Best Middle-Grade Nonfiction of 2014

by Cece Bell ; illustrated by Cece Bell

Worthy of a superhero. Full review >

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by Jenny Broom ; illustrated by Katie Scott

Overall, this impressive survey will surprise and please its visitors. Full review >

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by Jacqueline Woodson

For every dreaming girl (and boy) with a pencil in hand (or keyboard) and a story to share. (Memoir/poetry. 8-12) Full review >

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by Steve Sheinkin

An important chapter in the civil rights movement, presenting 50 new heroes. Full review >

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by Raina Telgemeier ; illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

A wonderfully charming tale of family and sisters that anyone can bond with. Full review >

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by Abbas Kazerooni

Readers are often promised unforgettable protagonists—this memoir delivers one. Full review >

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by Christine Liu-Perkins ; illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen

Move over King Tut. Lady Dai is in the house. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Rusch

Timely, important, appropriately focused and interesting. Full review >

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by Russell Freedman

Richly illustrated, this deserves a place alongside other important depictions of this story. Full review >

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by Russell Freedman

As immigration continues to be a major issue in America, this introduction to the Angel Island experience is overdue and,... Full review >

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by Ilene Cooper ; illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley

Accessible, erudite, aesthetically appealing: a must-have. Full review >

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