Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

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.

Frustrated older sibling trying to navigate life with a pesky little sister while focusing on basketball and dating.

In a crowded Toronto neighborhood, Kevin Lee feels invisible. When a school trip to a theme park shakes things up, will it change his luck? A funny and poignant middle-grade story of identity and overcoming obstacles.

Discover young Lemony Snicket's mysterious adventures in a fading town in the thrilling debut of The New York Times bestselling series.

Arlo flees to find his grandmother when his grandfather's dementia raises fears of foster care in this heartwarming novel of family and resilience.

Laugh-out-loud adventures of Akissi in hilarious and heartfelt comics by Marguerite Abouet. Follow the misadventures of this true African city adventurer!

Inspirational graphic memoir follows hockey player Akim Aliu's journey from racism and hardships to success, encouraging readers to never stop dreaming.

A moving memoir-in-verse about the fight to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, showcasing the dedication of everyday activists.

"Funny, action-packed new series follows feline secret agent Agent 9 as he saves the world from supervillains. Hilarity ensues in this thrilling adventure!"

Agent 9 teams up with a mouse named Traps to stop a cunning canine from completing a mind-control device in this funny spy series for kids.

A funny and heartfelt story by Raina Telgemeier about a girl facing stomach troubles, friendship, and fears with courage and humor.

Embark on a choose-your-own-adventure journey in Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja. Solve puzzles, learn skills, and face challenges to steal a powerful bracelet from an evil lord. Will you make the right choices to succeed?

Embark on an interactive journey in Adventuregame Comics: The Beyond, where you make choices to navigate the afterlife. Created by Jason Shiga.

Join Mitch and his friends as they embark on a wild adventure at the Academy for Roblox Pros. Will they defeat the villain and navigate their way through this blocky world? Find out in this thrilling graphic novel!

Natty copes with moving and her mom's absence by starting a pep squad in this middle-grade novel about toxic positivity and friendship by Lisa Greenwald.

A-Okay by Jarad Greene: a middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place in the tough world of eighth grade.

A Southern girl with a secret gift must confront ghosts and family secrets in this spooky mystery full of magic and mayhem.

"A magical adventure featuring a young Black witch trying to save her magic school in this enchanting story by bestselling author J.Elle."

An immigrant Jewish family adjusts to life on the North Dakota prairie in 1905, facing prejudice and struggles while finding strength in their heritage.

A novel about a boy with ADHD investigating a mysterious event with his friend, uncovering secrets in a small town. Friendship, responsibility, and hidden truths.