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Writing & Storytelling Middle Grade
Explore middle grade books about writing & storytelling for children.
205 books
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Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
For parents and kids ready to tackle the R-word, this guide explains how racist ideas began and how we can all work toge
Ages 7–12
The Whispering Road #1
The Whispering Road
Livi Michael
Two siblings flee a life of servitude for a perilous journey to Manchester, where a desperate betrayal threatens their h
Ages 10–14
The Realm of Possibility
David Levithan
High school hearts collide and break in these interconnected stories about the impossible, messy, and beautiful moments
Ages 14–18
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Captain Underpants #2
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets
Dav Pilkey
An army of terrifying talking toilets is on the loose after George and Harold's prank goes wrong, and only a superhero w
Ages 7–10
Malcolm Lives!
Ibram X. Kendi
Trace the life and legacy of an influential American leader through archival photos and documents that reveal the man be
Ages 10–14
See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Armed with a golden iPod and his dog Carl Sagan, eleven-year-old Alex sets off on a road trip to send his personal messa
Ages 10–14
A Series of Unfortunate Events #10
The Slippery Slope
Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaire orphans face snow gnats, a freezing mountain climb, and a villain's dastardly plan as they search for a s
Ages 10–14
Crank #2
Glass
Ellen Hopkins
Kristina is trapped in a cycle of addiction she calls the monster, desperately trying to reclaim her life and care for h
Ages 14–18
Girls on the Up
Linda Newbery
For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d
Ages 9–12
The Books of Ember #3
The Prophet of Yonwood
Jeanne DuPrau
A town is gripped by a woman’s dark visions of fire, leaving young Nickie to hunt for hope in a world on the brink of a
Ages 9–13
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white school in
Ages 12–18
Whispers in the Graveyard
Theresa Breslin
Inside an ancient cemetery, a boy facing trouble at home must find the inner strength to confront a dark, rising evil fo
Ages 10–14
Strange Objects
Gary Crew
A sixteen-year-old boy vanishes without a trace after stumbling upon ancient relics from a 17th-century shipwreck off th
Ages 13–18
The Moonlighters
Lee Newbery
For the child who experiences vivid nighttime fears or wonders what happens while they sleep. This adventure turns night
Ages 8–12
The Queen's Thief #3
The King of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
Eugenides is a king trapped in a court of lethal secrets. Watch a cynical young guard get pulled into the center of a da
Ages 11–16
Superpowered
Renee Jain, Shefali Tsabary
Stress and worry can feel like giants, but this guide uses fun quizzes and a P.O.W.E.R. toolkit to help kids reclaim the
Ages 8–12
Jane of Lantern Hill
L. M. Montgomery
Jane dreams of a peaceful life where she and her parents can finally be a family away from her grandmother's controlling
Ages 9–14
Hank Zipzer #2
I Got a 'D' in Salami
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Hank Zipzer finds himself in a pickle when he decides to hide his report card after receiving several Ds in his fourth-g
Ages 8–12
Wishing Moon
Michael O. Tunnell
Possessing a magic lamp gives fourteen-year-old Aminah the power to escape orphanhood and build a new life of prosperity
Ages 10–14
Favorite Fairy Tales
Logan Marshall
For the child discovering the magic of storytelling, this collection of timeless classics offers a gateway to worlds of
Ages 6–11
The Sacred Stones #3
Shadow on the Stones
Moyra Caldecott
For the young reader discovering their own unique voice and inner strength while navigating a world that expects them to
Ages 10–14
The Crow's Tales #2
The Big Dream
Victoria Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
For the young dreamer who feels their goals are out of reach, this story explores the grit and vision needed to turn a m
Ages 8–12
The Norendy Tales #1
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate DiCamillo
Five distinct puppets trapped in a sea captain's trunk share dreams of glory and freedom while realizing they are all bo
Ages 7–12
Magnolia Wu #2
The Moon Without Stars
Chanel Miller
Luna's quiet life making zines is turned upside down when a sudden brush with popularity forces her to choose between he
Ages 8–12
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