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.” ...

Among Asheville’s vibrant community of young adult and middle grade authors, 2015 was a banner year. It was an honor to see my own middle grade novel, Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight, released ...

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 ...

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.