Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

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.

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, adorable, action-packed new series featuring feline secret agent on a mission to save the world. Can Agent 9 stop supervillain King Crab's evil plans?"

Agent 9 must team up with a mouse named Traps to stop the Wolf from completing a mind-control device in this hilarious spy series for kids!