Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Sunny shines on the track team despite his troubled past, discovering a new event that combines his love of dance in this electrifying middle grade novel.

R.L. Stine delivers 10 shiver-inducing stories for young readers. Bugs, mysterious holes, and basketball player’s creepy skin make for a chilling read.

Stargazing is a heartfelt graphic novel about friendship and identity. When Moon and Christine become unlikely best friends, they navigate joy, heartache, and hope together.

Aspiring comedian Yumi Chun navigates a double life, hiding her true identity at a comedy camp while juggling family expectations and her own dreams.

Ellie, tired of fat-shaming, finds support to be her fabulous self in this Printz Honor winning debut novel in verse.

Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission in Spy School series' eleventh book when a friend is abducted in Alaska by his old Russian nemesis.

12-year-old Sparkle Moore must navigate alopecia, family expectations, and middle school while striving to be a star. A heartwarming tale of self-discovery and resilience.

Essie meets Ollie, who is non-binary, in a new town. As their feelings grow, they must navigate first love before Essie's time runs out.

A deaf girl connects with a whale who can't be heard by his species in this heartwarming tale of determination and friendship.

New-kid soccer player goes viral after amazing goal, but fame goes to his head. Will his showboating ruin team's chances at state championship?

Blizzard approaching Hazelwood Elementary brings excitement for possible early dismissal. Abdi distracted by brother's surgery, has unexpected adventure with Mr. Wolf.

Yash and a misfit crew attend summer school PE together, but when a scandal arises, they must take drastic action in this hilarious new story by Gordon Korman.

NYT bestselling author presents creepy middle grade ghost story about Ollie, a chilling ghost tale, and a sinister specter granting wishes for a price.

"Join Jay and Beah as they navigate friendship, identity, and the world of Double Dutch in this colorful graphic novel promoting self-acceptance and finding your voice."

Adventure, magic, and courage await Lily and Wendy as they journey to Neverland with Peter Pan in this reimagined tale by Cynthia Leitich Smith.

Noah Prime must save his friends and the universe from aliens who have abducted Claire in this thrilling sequel to I Am the Walrus.

Sheets is a hauntingly beautiful graphic novel about a ghost boy, Wendell, who disrupts Marjorie's life at the family laundry business, leading to forgiveness and unlikely friendship.

Discover the latest adventure at Stately Academy as the Coders tackle the mystery of Hopper's missing dad while learning to make Green Pop in "Advanced Chemistry." Will they use the Turtle of Light?

The Secret Coders series continues with Hopper, Eni, and Josh uncovering the mysteries of coding at Stately Academy, while facing threats from Principal Dean and coding genius Professor One-Zero.

Join Hopper, Eni, and Josh as they use their coding skills to defeat Dr. One-Zero in the fifth volume of Gene Luen Yang's Secret Coders series!

Gene Luen Yang, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, brings coding mysteries to life in Secret Coders: Paths & Portals.

Gene Luen Yang, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, presents a graphic novel series where students solve mysteries using coding and logic puzzles.

A teen's unforgettable summer in Minneapolis, navigating new friendships, a parent's wedding, and diversity in the community.

A harrowing and timely novel about a young boy detained by ICE while crossing the border, navigating uncertainty with newfound companions.