Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Middle-grade Moxie meets Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in this hilarious tale of period equity and friendship. Helen and Gracie take on the school board for maxi pads in bathrooms, navigating crushes, chaos, and change.

Sequel to Nat Enough, Natalie's self-confidence crumbles after crush Derek friendzones her. Can she find her way back without losing herself?

Inspiring story of a young naturalist who defies expectations to protect the planet. A must-read for anyone who cares about the environment.

From the bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel where Lina navigates social media, discovering not everything online is as it seems.

FIBBED is a magical middle-grade graphic novel about Nana, who tells the truth but no one believes her. She must save the magic of Ghana with Ananse.

Unexpected friendship blooms between two middle schoolers as they navigate illness, anxiety, and a traumatic event, finding strength in each other.

A hilarious love story about a girl, a ghost, and growing up, filled with pandemonium and heartwarming moments. Kate DiCamillo's latest masterpiece.

Farah and Allie apply to Magnet Academy, but a new bully threatens everything. Farah must find a way to stop Dana and protect her brother.

Artemis Fowl's latest adventure as a full-color graphic novel with new text and artwork. Artemis must risk everything to save his friend.

Eowulf Wegmund returns home after a magical summer adventure, only to face a new threat with an unlikely ally in her boring New Jersey suburb.

Last Panda Standing is the third installment in the hilarious Platypus Police Squad series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Join detectives Zengo and Cooper as they investigate threats against Frank Pandini Jr. in the Kalamazoo City mayoral race.

"Apollo must learn heroism or die at Camp Jupiter. A clash of mythic intrigues in this NYT best-selling series based on Greek & Roman mythology."

A heartwarming tale for STEAM, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent readers. Join Maggie as she navigates first crushes and big decisions in this charming novel.

In Crookedstar's Promise, a RiverClan cat makes a dangerous promise for glory. A must-read for fans of Warriors series, including a manga adventure!

Meet Princess Cimorene, a rebellious princess who runs away to live with a powerful dragon. She encounters witches, jinns, and more in this exciting adventure!

The Brave is a middle-grade novel about a boy with OCD who moves to a reservation to live with his biological mother and befriends a unique neighbor.

Discover the truth about sprites in this essential guide from the International Sprite League. Forget what you think you know and learn from the experts.

Katherine Arden's bone-chilling finale to the Small Spaces quartet is now in paperback. Ollie is missing, and her friends must play a dangerous game to save her from the smiling man's carnival.

New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden delivers a chilling tale in paperback. The trio must outsmart the smiling man again as they face a terrifying new game on Lake Champlain.

"New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden delivers a chilling winter adventure in Dead Voices, where Ollie, Coco, and Brian must confront ghostly hauntings at Mount Hemlock Resort. Creepy thrills await in this spine-tingling follow-up to Small Spaces."

"A young dairne named Byx embarks on a journey to find a safe haven after her pack is hunted down. A gripping middle grade fantasy series by Katherine Applegate."

A contemporary fantasy about a young witch trying to use her powers to stop her crush from moving away, leading to unexpected consequences.

Heartfelt middle grade novel about grief, love, and finding your way forward after the death of a parent. Eli discovers his mom's cooking videos and tries to keep her memory alive through her recipes.