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 ...

The book is P.S.I Miss You by Jen Petro-Roy, a middle-grade novel which has drawn rave early reviews and tackles timely subjects.It centers on Evie, a young woman who grapples with her sexuality ...

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 ...

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.