Middle grade books are the linchpin of the industry, Bray says. “Most avid readers are created between the ages of eight and 12. Our whole industry should be invested in this reading cohort.” ...

In 2023, I tweeted about the long lengths of recently published middle grade books. The tweet went viral, and I was invited to write for Publisher’s Weekly to expand on my concerns. I said that ...

Myth and Middle Grade: Exploring the Books In these title close-ups, authors and editors share their thoughts on creating books within the burgeoning middle grade subgenre of mythology-inspired ...

10 Excellent Middle-Grade Books That Adults Will Love, Too These quick reads are easy to devour in just a few sittings but tackle topics grownups will find engaging, moving and relatable. By Leah ...

It’s that magic I’m talking about when I suggest these books, for middle-grade readers, ages 8-12. Fostering a love of reading for pure pleasure is critical to growing a lifelong reader, and ...

Kate McKinnon's middle-grade book is for a love letter to her fellow weirdos In her first children’s book, SNL star Kate McKinnon shows her affection for outsiders. It features Millicent Quib, a ...

25 Canadian middle-grade books to watch for in spring 2022. Teresa Toten is a writer based in Toronto. Toten won the Governor General's Literary Award in Canada for The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B, ...

Here are their best bets for young adult, middle grade and picture books for 2023. Coming next week: CADL's best bets for adult fiction and nonfiction. Young Adult. Buffalo Flats by Martine Leavitt.