With the arrival of a new baby, families always face big changes; some exciting, some exhausting, and some surprising! There are new routines to adjust to, new discoveries and bonds to be made, and new memories to form as the family grows. And this time of adjustment can be especially difficult to navigate for those … Continue reading The Gift of Love: Pooja Makhijani Explores Maternal Mental Health with Little Readers
So far, 2026 has been an amazing year for middle grade fiction! There have been so many powerful novels that offer humor, heartbreak, heroism, and healing. These are a few of our recent favs; what are some of yours? Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser by Brian Gordon The Moon Without Stars by Chanel … Continue reading Sunday Reading: Middle Grade Recommendations
Wishing to grow up faster and be entrusted with more adult responsibilities is a pretty universal theme for kids; no matter where in the world you grow up, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being a “grownup.” But for the young protagonist of Suuban's First Day: A First Day of Herding Story, written by … Continue reading SUUBAN’S FIRST DAY (Shugri Salh, illus. by Àlàbá Ònájìn)
Is your middle grade reader looking for more winter reads? Simon Kids has you covered with series that strike the fancies of fans in every genre. From romance to fantasy to comedy, these recent drops are great for middle graders looking to add to their TBR. Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel, Part … Continue reading Winter Middle Grade TBR Picks with SimonKids!
From growing families and first days at school to the power of stories and hugs from the heart, today’s book birthdays are sure to add love and laughter to your little one’s reading! Proud Dog by Sharon Davey Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories by Giselle Anatol, illus. by Raissa Figueroa Apapacho Love by … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: Hugs and Laughs Edition!
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