The Borough in Night Buddies is full of characters, and we mean that in the best possible way. Every person in this world has a very specific personality, a very specific skill set, and a very specific way of showing up. Sound like anyone you know? Read through the whole crew and see where you […]
September means one thing in plenty of households—fantasy football drafts. But instead of quarterbacks and wide receivers, let’s have a little fun with a fantasy draft of middle-grade book characters. If you were building your dream adventure team, who would you pick first overall? Here are some of the contenders we’d put on the board: […]
There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a really great adventure story. Whether it’s a late-night mission to stop a pineapple cheesecake scare (looking at you, Crosley) or a daring quest through magical lands, adventure books hold a special place in kids’ hearts—and bookshelves. But what exactly makes an adventure book irresistible to middle-grade readers? […]
Welcome back to our celebration of the best middle-grade books of 2024! In Part One, we explored a mix of magical adventures, heartwarming friendships (like Crosley and John), and stories of courage and resilience. Now, in Part Two, we’re diving into even more incredible reads that promise to capture your imagination, spark important conversations, and […]
If you have young readers in your home, you may have encountered terms like mid-grade, juvenile, young adult, or new adult to classify books, but what do they mean? The classifications are intended to help guide readers (and their parents) to age-appropriate books. None of the designations are carved in stone, but here are some […]