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How Do I Find Books My Child Will Like?

With so many books available today, determining the perfect reads for your specific child can feel like a monumental task. Whether it’s themes, too many pictures or not enough, writing style, subject matter, or genre, your kid probably has tastes of their own that also contribute to the decision-making process. In this article, we want to strive to remove some of the stigma around reading levels and assure parents, teachers, and caretakers that all kids are different.

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Celebrate Black History Month with Books by Black Authors

It’s the first Monday of February and, in celebration of Black History Month, we’re so excited to bring you a list of our favorite middle-grade books by Black authors. From action-packed tales of adventure to heartfelt stories of friendship, this list encompasses books to satisfy any reader’s tastes. Find your kid’s new favorite book in our list of works by Black authors.

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Christmas-Themed Books for Middle-Grade Readers

The holidays are upon us and we truly believe that if you need a little boost of holiday spirit, you need a good, festive book. Well, that and maybe some cocoa and a nice pair of fuzzy socks. Make yourself a cup of cheer and let us help with the reads!

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Our Top Five Supernatural Middle-Grade Books

We all get into the Halloween spirit with monsters, witches, and villains. One spooky subject you shouldn’t skip is the paranormal! We’ve gathered a list of supernatural middle-grade books that you and your kids can read for a little spine-chilling fun!

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Our Favorite Spooky Magic Systems From Books

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning, and it’s time to embrace the season. To celebrate Halloween, we’re featuring some of our favorite books that have magic systems with a spooky twist. These are sure to help get you into the spirit!

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Best Places to Read Outside This Fall

Picture this: it’s the perfect Autumn day. It’s 70 degrees, your latte tastes perfect, you have your favorite sweater on, and the leaves are crunching with every step you take. The only thing that could improve this is a good book and a place to read it. We’ve got you covered!

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Looking for a Good Book?

Join Mary Jingo on her quest to save the Everything. Dive into the Far From Home Series with Book I, City of Lights. Follow our hero and her rag-tag group of friends as they quest, bike, and fly into strange new worlds.