Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Adventure-comedy graphic novel Billy Johnson and his duck explore archaeological wonders, facing danger and humor along the way.

Billie Blaster & the Robot Army from Outer Space: A genius inventor battles evil nemesis in epic adventure with aliens, robots, & a pet goat!

Newest Big Nate comic collection: Nate faces soccer injury, coaches, deals with frenemy Artur, and tries to improve his single status.

Dynamic graphic novel based on the Big Nate animated series. Nate's hilarious escapades with friends will thrill fans old and new. Big Nate like never before!

Join Nate, Francis, and friends in this hilarious graphic novel based on the Big Nate animated series. Thrill longtime fans and new readers alike!

New collection of Big Nate comics featuring all your favorite characters. Sixth-grader Nate faces crises at school and must navigate tricky situations.

2023 Children's Book Council Children's Favorite Winner! Hilarious Big Nate comics by Lincoln Peirce. Nate's jokes keep the laughs coming in this school comedy series.

Batpig is back in this epic graphic novel facing super-villains at school and camp! Will he be able to defeat Sharkraham Lincoln and the grumpy lake monster?

Orphan siblings Basil and Dahlia battle an evil celebrity chef for survival in this darkly humorous middle grade adventure.

Young Berzerker Barb must rescue her warriors from evil Witch Head before he destroys the world. With her yeti friend, she battles monsters to save Bailiwick.

Middle schooler Nimra navigates friendship, faith, and fitting in as she joins a boy band against her Islamic teachings. Will she choose loyalty or truth?

Discover the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in this thrilling new series from Erin Hunter. The Dragon Speakers must face their own troubles to restore peace.

Discover the secrets and challenges of the Bamboo Kingdom in this thrilling new series by Erin Hunter. Can the pandas learn to trust each other in time?

Join the triplets of the Bamboo Kingdom as they uncover secrets, face fears, and fulfill their destinies in this thrilling new series by Erin Hunter.

Secrets unravel as three pandas in the Bamboo Kingdom discover their true identities. Can they stop the traitorous Dragon Speaker and save their home?

New adventure series from Erin Hunter: One kingdom, three young creatures, and a prophecy to fulfill. High-stakes and thrilling for fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire.

Award-winning author Amy Sarig King tackles censorship and intolerance in her novel about a boy who fights back against those trying to suppress the truth.

A mermaid, firebird, and witch seek answers from the mysterious Witch Queen, risking their past and future in this epic middle grade fantasy by Vivian Zhou.

Young artist starts after-school art club to prove arts are worth fighting for. Can he succeed before school shuts them down? A graphic novel of determination.

Arlo Finch discovers magic and danger in Pine Mountain, Colorado, as he joins the Rangers and faces ancient forces in this thrilling middle grade fantasy.

Ainy deals with unwanted attention, struggling to find her voice and identity. With the support of her sister and friend, she learns to stand up for herself.

Pura Belpré Author Honor Award-winning novel-in-verse about a Dominican American swimmer with Juvenile Arthritis. Aniana must navigate family secrets and chronic illness to pursue her passion for swimming.

An inspiring collection of Native stories edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, celebrating culture, community, and resilience at a powwow in Michigan.

Ana-Marie, a nonbinary figure skating champ, grapples with gender identity in a binary world while befriending new transgender skater, Hayden.