Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

A funny and spooky graphic novel series featuring Flora and the ghostly cat Creepy Cat. Based on the popular webcomic Meawbin The Creepy Cat.

A tale of navigating two worlds and searching for belonging. Maine and Thailand collide in Kathy's story of identity and acceptance.

Five robots embark on a mission to rescue their inventor from a controlling corporation in this middle grade instant classic about friendship, courage, and the power of self-discovery.

A quirky debut about two young witches, Delpha and Katy, who must overcome their rivalry to stop a deadly hex from unleashing chaos in Howler's Hollow.

Join three young women and their quirky cats in a collection of light-hearted stories filled with adventure, mischief, and plenty of laughs!

In Cat Ninja: Wanted, follow hilarious tales of small-time crooks, sidekicks, and wannabe villains in Metro City, proving that anyone can be a hero.

Join the Cat Kid Comic Club as they collaborate on hilarious and original mini-comics in this graphic novel by Dav Pilkey of Dog Man fame.

In a thrilling WWII adventure, Captain America and Bucky face an unstoppable Ghost Army. Can they defeat the undead soldiers and uncover a sinister plot?

An empowering collection of short fiction and poems by BIPOC authors on the topic of menstruation, sharing stories of joy, sorrow, and self-discovery.

2024 ALA Notable Children's Book about a boy with OCD finding solace in a role-playing game but facing challenges from his therapist and mother.

A memoir-driven graphic novel about Tyler, a child with ADHD who navigates school and life while exploring how to manage his unique brain.

A thrilling graphic novel about soccer, family, friendship, and the power of words. Follow twelve-year-old Nick as he navigates life on and off the field with the help of his friends and a rapping librarian.

Two cousins become superheroes to save their school from a powerful foe in this middle-grade graphic series, exploring themes of family, community, and empowerment.

Experience an original canon story in The Dragon Prince world, following young Rayla's adventure to stop the Bloodmoon Huntress on Harvest Moon night.

Celebrate Black boyhood with joyful stories from seventeen acclaimed Black authors in Black Boy Joy. Discover the power of joy and wonders of Black boyhood in this vibrant collection.

Two seeds embark on an epic adventure to save all life on Earth in this imaginative and hopeful story by bestselling author Brian Selznick.

Big Nate, a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, follows sixth grader Nate Wright and his friends at P.S. 38 as they navigate mischief and misadventures in these full-color comics.

Sixth grader Nate Wright experiences swings of good and bad luck in this collection of Big Nate comics. From finding money to facing challenges, Nate navigates the chaotic world of middle school.

Fast-paced and hilarious sixth-grade adventures await in this Big Nate installment. Nate faces insults, new job challenges, and Valentine's Day mishaps, all with plenty of laughs along the way.

Fashionistas Beth and Chanda are on a mission to find the perfect dresses for the school dance, while navigating unexpected pressure to find dates. Written by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino, with art by Kristina Luu.

Felicity's determined to prove herself by joining a contest, but her sister's teasing and friendship dynamics make her question everything.

Peppi tries to survive middle school by following two cardinal rules, but breaking them leads to awkward encounters and a war between her new friends and archrivals.

Explore inspiring childhood stories from the trans community in this collection. Musicians, actors, teachers, and activists share their journeys of self-discovery.

Vera just wants to fit in, but Russian summer camp turns out to be nothing like she expected. A hilarious, honest graphic novel by a talented cartoonist.