From 10 to 14 years old; grades 5-9
The middle school years are a great age for readers. Many young teens are at a point where they are thinking more critically, but still have a bright-eyed outlook on the world. People who work with this age group are often inspired by their creativity and inquisitiveness. These kids often appreciate chapter books that speak to the awkwardness of early adolescence—seeing themselves and their friends in these books and experiencing their trials and successes from a safe distance can be gratifying. But it is also important to recommend reads that have intriguing plots, interesting writing styles, and don’t necessarily use the themes of growing pains and social awkwardness. No need to give up the family read alouds, either. We have recommendations by author, theme, general interest, and of course, those wonderful books to continue to enjoy as read-alouds with family members or friends.
Book Lists
RESISTANCE! Part II: Learning from Our Moral Ancestors, Recommended for Teens and Tweens
Resistance! Part I: Learning From Our Moral Ancestors: Recommended Picture Books for Young Readers
A STUDY IN CHARLOTTE and Other Sherlock Holmes Spin-Offs for Tweens and Teens
Two More Recommended Graphic Novels for Tweens
New Series for Tweens and Teens
Tweens and Teens Series Updates
Classic Books for Early Adolescents
Read-alouds for Early Adolescents
Books for Middle-School Feminist Readers
Spanish-English Novels for Tween and Teens
Young Adult Books for Feminist Readers
Picture Books: Understanding the Middle East
Exploring the World Through Historical Fiction
Adventure Series, Starring Girls
Diaries, Journals, and Notebooks
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