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Middle grade books are for children ages 8-13 (or thereabouts). They come in a variety of different reading levels.

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Books for Kids Who Like Pippi Longstocking

June 25, 2020

Book covers for titles like Pippi Longstocking

Do your kids like Pippi Longstocking? You’ve come to the right place. Sure, you could read more books by Swedish author, Astrid Lindgren, (and you should!) but why not also pick up one of the books on this list? The stories included here feature quirky girl and boy characters on marvelous adventures. Sometimes they get…
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Middle Grade Books that Address Racial Injustice

June 8, 2020

Collage of book covers of middle grade novels that address racial injustice

We MUST talk about race with our children. No child is too young. It is only way we can raise kids who fight against racial injustice. One way to do that is ensure they read books that address racial injustice. As a white parent of white boys, I must make sure that my kids understand…
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Read Aloud Chapter Books for 4 and 5 (and 6) Year Olds

April 13, 2020

List of chapter books to read aloud to 4, 5 and 6 year olds

It goes without saying that you should continue to read picture books to your preschoolers and kindergarteners, but if your children are ready, adding in just the right chapter book can add a new dimension to your read aloud time. The qualities of the best chapter books to read aloud to 4-6 year olds are…
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Middle Grade Biographies and Memoirs in Verse

March 30, 2020

Verse biographies and memoirs for middle school aged kids

One of the most readable genres for middle school students is stories written in verse. Short poems and lots of white space on the page appeal to reluctant readers, while layers of meaning that the poetic form offers encourages deep reflection. Middle grade biographies and memoirs in verse serve up an additional benefit–they give insight…
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If You Like Mulan, Read These Books!

March 23, 2020

Children's books like Mulan

If your children like the Disney movie, Mulan, look no further than these children’s books featuring girl warriors, girls in disguise and epic adventures. These books like Mulan will entertain your young readers with epic stories of heroism! The original “Ballad of Mulan,” an ancient Chinese legend tells the story of Hua Mulan, a girl…
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Books to Read Aloud to 12-Year-Olds

March 16, 2020

Good books to read aloud to 12 year olds

If you are reading aloud to your 12-year-old, great work! If not, you can still start! And they will love the extra time spent with mom or dad (or granny, gramps, etc……). The wonderful thing about these books to read aloud to 12 year olds is that they offer up so many juicy talking points!…
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Middle Grade Books that Address Addiction and Alcoholism

March 9, 2020

middle grade books about addiction and alcoholism

Some parents and educators may assert that addiction and alcoholism are inappropriate topics for children’s books. I strongly disagree. Books are an excellent way for kids to encounter tough subjects like addiction, mental illness and divorce. This list of middle grade books about addiction and its effect on the the lives of individuals and communities…
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Children’s Books about Divorce and Separation

February 17, 2020

List of children's books about divorce and separation

Nobody looks forward to talking about divorce with their children, but it is a fact of life. These children’s books about divorce and separation are useful conversation starters, and not just for kids who have divorced parents, but to teach empathy and understanding to all children. Reading books about divorce can help kids find the…
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Growing Up: Middle Grade Fiction about Puberty

February 3, 2020

A book list of middle grade puberty fiction

Adolescence is not the easiest stage of life, but these middle grade novels about puberty and the accompanying roller coaster of emotions will make things–if not easier–at least more entertaining. This book list is full of fiction books about puberty and the changes that come with adolescence, both emotional and physical. Adolescents of all gender…
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Children’s Books for 9-13 Year Olds that Address Mental Illness

January 27, 2020

List of children's books about mental ilness

Mental illness, although slowly becoming a more acceptable topic, is still stigmatized. In the United States almost 1 in 5 people live with some form of mental illness (source) so you can imagine how many children either struggle themselves, or have a parent suffering from mental illness. That’s why this list of middle grade novels…
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