Best Middle-Grade School Stories of 2016

by Karen Romano Young

A lovely, lovely tale full of warmth, humor, and intelligence that validates its readership. Full review >

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by Sarah Weeks & Gita Varadarajan

A novel treatment of a familiar situation delivered with fizz and aplomb. Full review >

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by Gavin Brown

Smartly paced and emotionally engaging, a book even those who have never held a controller will enjoy. Full review >

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by Sara Cassidy

A small, eloquent book with a powerful message. Full review >

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by Janice N. Harrington

A gentle-spirited book about a black girl who almost gives up her gift but for love and friendship. Full review >

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by Uma Krishnaswami ; illustrated by Julianna Swaney

Yasmin’s campaign should help inspire young readers to believe in their own potential to make a difference and teach the... Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds

An endearing protagonist runs the first, fast leg of Reynolds' promising relay. Full review >

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by Booki Vivat ; illustrated by Booki Vivat

A hilarious Asian-American heroine guaranteed to provoke laughs—not anxiety. Full review >

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by Crystal Allen ; illustrated by Eda Kaban

Nuanced depictions of friendship coupled with larger-than-life and fully three-dimensional characters make this delightful... Full review >

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by Kwame Alexander

A satisfying, winning read. Full review >

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