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Part of why we're focusing on middle grade this year on TLT is because discoverability can feel so challenging, with chain stores stocking less MG than ever before. New authors face an even bigger challenge because kids (and their grown-ups) often gravitate toward established authors they know they will like.
When kids at school say there are "no good books" to read, I send them to two places: graphic novels or the list of short books/books under 250 pages.
We are lucky to live in a time where there is just so much wonderful middle grade coming out. There's no reason to hear a middle schooler say "I'm bored" this summer.
These kinds of books are a great way to "taste" stories from a bunch of authors and discover new favorites!
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
Just in time for National Poetry Month, check out these novels in verse!
These Take Five lists can help you with collection development, displays, reading lists, and more
Today's list is of new and forthcoming nonfiction.
Today's list is of new and forthcoming middle grade fantasies.
There's no shortage of middle grade characters who love to cook or bake!
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