Young readers love graphic novels and these excellent, diverse graphic novels featuring characters from all walks of life are just the thing to keep them turning the pages even after you tell them, “Lights out!” If your kids are super fans of graphic novels, or “reluctant readers” who prefer books not to be too text-heavy,…
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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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Middle Grade Books featuring Asian and Pacific-Islander Characters
If you are looking to add middle grade and chapter books by Asian and Asian-American authors to your diverse bookshelf, you’ve come to the right place. May is Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, and while of course you should be reading these books all year long, it can be nice to have a dedicated time…
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Books Like The One and Only Ivan
So, your young reader loved The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and they want to know what to read next! It’s no wonder they want more books like The One and Only Ivan. Applegate’s Newbery award winning story about friendship teaches empathy and offers hope, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The…
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Children’s Books that Address Incarceration and Detention
It may seem like incarceration is a too heavy a topic for a children’s book. However, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any developed nation. That means millions of children have been touched by incarceration. All of those children deserve to see themselves in books. The books on this list touch on…
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Middle Grade Books for Women’s History Month
Let’s state the obvious. We should not confine learning about women’s history to one month of the year. However, celebrating Women’s History Month in March is a great reminder of the need to incorporate books about women’s history all year long! These middle grade books for Women’s History Month (and every month) are excellent choices…
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Break a Leg! Books about Theater for 8-13 Year Olds
You don’t need to have a tween who loves the spotlight in order for them to love these middle grade books about theater! Even if your children would rather be in the audience than up on the stage, they will get sucked into the comedy and drama of stories about kids who yearn to perform…
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Children’s Books about the Holocaust
How does one possibly begin to tell their children about the Holocaust? It is a daunting subject, but one we must never forget. One tool at parents’ and educators’ disposal is good children’s books about the Holocaust and the Jewish experience of World War II. Much has been written about how and when to educate…
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Nonfiction Graphic Novels for Kids Ages 7-13
Graphic novels are often touted as books to put into the hands of reluctant readers. So why not reverse that idea and put nonfiction graphic novels into the hands of readers who prefer fiction. If your child thinks science and history is just a bunch of boring facts and dates to memorize, these nonfiction graphic…
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