Best Middle-Grade School & Friendship Stories of 2017

by Cat Clarke

A fine addition to LGBTQ children’s literature. Full review >

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by Steven B. Frank

Unforgettable, well-drawn titular characters are the heart of this deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny story about... Full review >

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by Paul Griffin

Smart, honest, and heart-achingly real. Full review >

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by Lorri Horn ; illustrated by Agnieszka Grochalska

After all, as Horn puts it in this winning debut, “where you found kids, you always found parents who needed some assistance... Full review >

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by Erin Entrada Kelly

An original and resonant exploration of interconnectedness and friendship. Full review >

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by Rose Lagercrantz ; illustrated by Eva Eriksson

A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny. Full review >

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by Celia C. Pérez

A charming debut about a thoughtful, creative preteen connecting to both halves of her identity. Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds

Another stellar lap—readers will be eager to see who’s next Full review >

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by Sherri Winston

Readers will be rooting for both Cadence as she claims her gift and the community who supports her. Full review >

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