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How to Start an Epic Middle-Grade Book Club: Tips, Tricks, & Fun Activities

Are you looking for a fantastic way to encourage your tweens to read more, share their thoughts, and bond with others over incredible stories? Start a middle-grade book club! Below, I’ll share everything you need to know to get started, including some of my favorite book-centric activities. We have a lot to cover, so let’s jump…

35 Best Middle-Grade Mystery Books for Wanna-Be Detectives

35 Best Middle-Grade Mystery Books for Wanna-Be Detectives

If you’re looking for some of the best middle-grade mystery books for your wanna-be detective tween, stick around! I rounded up my top picks below. Most of them are relatively new releases (published within the last year), but I threw in a few “oldies-but-goodies” that I really think tweens will love. Let’s check them out, shall…

Middle-grade reads are making headlines as some of the most challenged books of 2022. Check out 13 commonly banned books for tweens & read them with your kids now.

13 Most Challenged & Banned Middle-Grade Books

Lately, it seems like every other day there’s a new headline about yet more challenged or banned books. While I’m glad that the media is finally paying attention to the issue, it’s hardly a new problem. Parents have been storming schools demanding the removal of books that they don’t like pretty much since the invention of…

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165+ Tween Books That You Can Read for Free on Kindle Unlimited

165+ Tween Books That You Can Read for Free on Kindle Unlimited

Did you know that there are a ton of really awesome middle-grade books that you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited? In fact, I think…

15 Middle-Grade Books Made into Movies (& Where to Watch Them)

15 Middle-Grade Books Made into Movies (& Where to Watch Them)

From epic fantasies to heartwarming tales of friendship, there’s no shortage of middle-grade books made into movies. Here are some of the best to start with!…

Complete List of Rick Riordan Presents Book Series So Far (With Overviews)

Complete List of Rick Riordan Presents Book Series So Far (With Overviews)

Have you heard of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint? If you’re a fan of his epic mythological adventures or love learning about new cultures in a…

With Halloween approaching, I thought it would be fun to round up some of the best horror books for tweens. Thirteen,to be exact,  because some would call it a spooky number. I hope you love my picks as much as I did!

13 Great Scary Books That Are Appropriate for Tweens

With Halloween approaching, I thought it would be fun to round up some of the best horror books for tweens. Thirteen,to be exact,  because some would…

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Think Usborne Books are mostly for little kids? Think again! Their robust catalog features some amazing selections for our older middle-grade kiddos! If you're looking for a few great educational books to supplement your schooling curriculum or just want to pick up some great reads for tweens, check out these great picks!

18 Outstanding Usborne Books for Middle School Tweens

NikkiAug 17, 20187 min read

Think Usborne Books are mostly for little kids? Think again! Their robust catalog features some amazing selections for our older middle-grade kiddos! If you’re looking for a few great educational…

Looking for great Harry Potter gift ideas for tweens and teens? Check out my top 20 favorite Harry Potter merchandise that every fan wants!

20 Perfect Harry Potter Gift Ideas for Tweens & Teens

NikkiAug 7, 201810 min read

Got a tween who’s as obsessed with the Wizarding World as my son and I are? You have to check out our all-time favorite Harry Potter merchandise! We have a…

Finding free books for kids online is easier today that it's ever been, thanks to inventions like the Kindle and Nook. The hard part? Finding GOOD free online books that our middle graders actually want to read! I've done the work for you and came up with a list of places that offer really great free books for kids of all ages, including our middle schoolers. Check it out!

13 GREAT Places to Find Free Books for Kids Online

NikkiJul 29, 20188 min read

Finding free books for kids online is easier today that it’s ever been, thanks to inventions like the Kindle and Nook. The hard part? Finding GOOD free online books that…

Looking for some really good nonfiction books for 7th graders? These top 20 books introduce your tweens to a myriad of fascinating subjects and help them learn more about the world around them!

20 Good Nonfiction Books for 7th Graders to Read

NikkiJul 15, 201811 min read

Looking for some really good nonfiction books for 7th graders? These top 20 books introduce your tweens to a myriad of fascinating subjects and help them learn more about the…

Looking for some of the best books for a 6th grade boy? I've got you covered! Today, I'm sharing my top 25 picks for this middle grade age group! Read on to check them out!

25 Amazing Middle Grade Books for a 6th Grade Boy

NikkiJun 27, 201814 min read

Looking for some of the best books for a 6th grade boy? I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m sharing my top 25 picks for this middle grade age group! Read…

Looking for the best coloring books for kids in middle school? Check out my top ten picks!

10 Spectacular Coloring Books for Kids in Middle School

NikkiJun 24, 20186 min read

Finding great coloring books for kids in middle school is a bit of a challenge. On the one hand, they’re a little too old for the kiddie books out there.…

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