Making this list of classic 1990s children’s books was an unusual exercise for me because it is the first list in my classic book series in which there is not a single book that I read when I was a kid. In fact, all of these books I read after the age of 30. However, the…
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Middle Grade Books
Middle grade books are for children ages 8-13 (or thereabouts). They come in a variety of different reading levels.
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Sleuth Your Way Through these Puzzling Mysteries
I love a good puzzle. But even more, I love a book with a good puzzle! This list of puzzle mysteries is fantastic for any kid who loves to solve problems and look for clues. Although I have an additional middle grade mystery book list and an early chapter book list of mysteries, I chose titles…
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19th C. Classic Children’s Books You Might Have Overlooked
Many parents want to read what they consider to be “Classic Children’s Books.” These 19th century children’s books are certainly classic! It is rather difficult to make a list of 19th century books that you haven’t heard of. After all, there are only so many 100+ year old books that are still worth reading to…
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Summer Books! A Fabulous, Eclectic 8th Grade Reading List
Making this 8th grade reading list was a challenge. It’s a tough age for finding the right book. Rising 8th graders may not yet want to read YA fiction, but they also don’t want to read middle grade books about 10 and 11 year olds. Many 8th grade reading lists for summer include a host…
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Historical and Contemporary Native American Middle Grade Books
Although November is Native American Heritage Month, I hope you will include these Native American middle grade books in your children’s reading diet all year long. Indeed it would be rather insulting to decide that November was the only time of the year to read books with Native American characters! This list of chapter books…
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If You Like This Classic Children’s Book You’ll Love This Diverse Book
Sadly, there is not a huge treasure trove of classic children’s books with diverse characters. But fortunately, with the We Need Diverse Books movement, the number of quality chapter books featuring diverse protagonists from all walks of life is increasing. While there is still much progress to be made, it is becoming easier to find…
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LGBTQ Chapter Books for Kids that Transcend “Issues”
I’m pleased to report that LGBTQ children’s books are on the rise, and I have noticed a lot of attention on picture books, but there are also a lot of very good LGBTQ chapter books. Children need to see themselves, and others who are not like them depicted in the stories they read. I’ve selected…
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Diverse 7th Grade Summer Reading List
I am having a hard time processing the fact that I now need to make a reading list for 7th grade! When I started making book list, my child was a wee thing! But I digress. This 7th grade summer reading list is chock full of interesting books that will keep your kid’s eyeballs off…
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