Best Middle-Grade Nonfiction of 2024

by Andrea Balis & Elizabeth Levy ; illustrated by Tim Foley

A scorcher that exposes shameful attitudes, personalities, and events that might seem eerily familiar. Full review >

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by Rebecca E.F. Barone

Rock-solid history and science, high-octane action, and vivid descriptions—the book will inspire as much as it entertains. Full review >

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by Ann Bausum ; illustrated by Marta Sevilla

A timely and engaging celebration of a literary landmark. Full review >

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by Candace Fleming

A gripping narrative celebrating teen girls’ underrecognized contributions to Allied war efforts. Full review >

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by Deborah Hopkinson

This riveting account will hold readers spellbound. Full review >

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by Matt Lamothe with Jenny Volvovski ; illustrated by Matt Lamothe

Methodical, inspiring, and consistently enlightening. Full review >

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by Jeff Lantos ; illustrated by Alan Marks

A rare and exhilarating mix of hard science and seagoing terror. Full review >

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by Erika Lee & Christina Soontornvat

An eminently readable, consciousness-raising U.S. history told from a fresh perspective. Full review >

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by Vikram Madan ; illustrated by Vikram Madan

Juicy, joyful, and just right for reading aloud, too. Full review >

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by Marissa Moss ; illustrated by Marissa Moss

A bracing celebration of one gifted woman’s insufficiently heralded achievements in war and peace. Full review >

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by G. Neri ; illustrated by Corban Wilkin

Warm memories of really cold places and the people who brave them for science. Full review >

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by David Dorado Romo

A powerful must-read for students of North American history. Full review >

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by Caster Semenya

Informative and inspiring. Full review >

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by Grant Snider ; illustrated by Grant Snider

Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor. Full review >

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by Steven Weinberg ; illustrated by Steven Weinberg

A droll, effervescent, and wide-ranging work. Full review >

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