New Middle Grade

“I have challenged myself that I will read thousands of books and I will empower myself with knowledge.”  – Malala Yousafzai

“A book is like a garden, carried in the pocket.” – Chinese Proverb

 

Worst Broommate Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters #1) By Wanda Coven, Anna Abramskaya (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wanda Coven, Anna Abramskaya (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781665925280
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Published: Simon Spotlight - May 30th, 2023

In this hilarious first book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school.


Falling Out of Time (Running Out of Time #2) By Margaret Peterson Haddix Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063251618
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - May 30th, 2023

Return to the world of the bestselling Running Out of Time with this middle grade thriller from Margaret Peterson Haddix, where Zola discovers she’s related to Jessie Keyser and her seemingly perfect utopian world is covering up a dark reality.


The First Magnificent Summer By R.L. Toalson Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781665925495
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Published: Aladdin - May 30th, 2023

Judy Blume meets Barbara Dee in this tender and empowering middle grade novel told in journal entries and poetry about a young writer on the verge of becoming a woman whose summer with her estranged father doesn’t turn out the way she’d hoped.

Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for her “First Magnificent Summer with Dad,” even though it’s been mo


Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels By Tolá Okogwu Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781665912648
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - May 30th, 2023

Onyeka and her superpowered friends must race against time to save themselves and the Solari in this breathtaking next installment in the Onyeka middle grade series, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men.

Onyeka and her superhero friends are on the run. Having exposed head teacher Dr.


Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride: 25 Tales of Self-Love and Community (Rebel Girls Minis) By Rebel Girls, Elena Favilli (Foreword by), Elena Favilli Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781953424280
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Published: Rebel Girls - May 23rd, 2023

TRUE STORIES OF PRIDE AND POWER!

This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said.


Spare Parts (Young Readers' Edition): The True Story of Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and an Impossible Dream By Joshua Davis, Reyna Grande (Adapted by) Cover Image
By Joshua Davis, Reyna Grande (Adapted by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388614
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - May 30th, 2023

A riveting true story about dreams, dedication, and an amazing robot named Stinky, based on Joshua Davis' New York Times bestseller and now adapted for young readers by bestselling Mexican American author Reyna Grande.


Sweet & Bitter Rivals (Saddlehill Academy #1) By Jessica Burkhart Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665912884
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Published: Aladdin - May 30th, 2023

From the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats.

Abby St. Clair can’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding school.


Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood By Kwame Mbalia (Editor) Cover Image
By Kwame Mbalia (Editor)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780593379967
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Published: Yearling - May 30th, 2023

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.


Back to the Bright Before By Katherin Nolte, Jen Bricking (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Katherin Nolte, Jen Bricking (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593565100
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - May 30th, 2023

A magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family.


Sweet & Bitter Rivals (Saddlehill Academy #1) By Jessica Burkhart Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665912884
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Aladdin - May 30th, 2023

From the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats.

Abby St. Clair can’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding school.


Skating on Mars By Caroline Huntoon Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250851871
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - May 30th, 2023

A heartwarming debut from author Caroline Huntoon about a young figure skater discovering who they are on and off the ice.