Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

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

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?

Join the Dragon Speakers as they uncover the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in this thrilling new installment by Erin Hunter. Can they stop Brawnshanks's plan?

Discover the Bamboo Kingdom in Erin Hunter's thrilling new series. Can the pandas unite against impending danger? Perfect for fans of fantasy adventures.

Join the triplets of the Bamboo Kingdom in their quest to find each other and fulfill their destiny as Dragon Speakers, facing their fears and unraveling Sunset's nefarious plans.

In the Bamboo Kingdom, panda siblings must uncover secrets, face a dangerous threat, and unite against a treacherous leader in this thrilling series.

New series by Erin Hunter follows three young creatures in Bamboo Kingdom, each struggling to find their place in different worlds. Exciting adventures await!

Mermaid, firebird, and witch seek answers from mysterious Witch Queen in epic middle grade fantasy by debut author 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.

An inspiring collection of Native stories celebrating heritage and community at a powwow, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Featuring diverse voices and experiences.

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.

A moving memoir-in-verse about the fight to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday, showing the power of activism and civic engagement.

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

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

Magical adventure awaits in this enchanting story by J. Elle, where a young Black witch must save her magic school while keeping her powers a secret.