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Bringing Bible Stories to Life for Reluctant Young Readers

Capturing the attention of middle-grade readers who are hesitant to pick up a book requires a specific kind of literary formula: high-stakes pacing, strong visual cues, relatability and a touch of humor or suspense. For parents, educators, and leaders seeking to bring biblical truths to life, we’ve compiled five books…

BookTribJune 9, 2026

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When One Kid’s Dream of Being a Superhero Actually Comes True

Every comic book-obsessed kid fantasizes about becoming a superhero: they hope they’ll be wealthy enough to light up their own bat signal or smart enough to construct their own iron suit. They hope the spider that bit them while playing outdoors was radioactive. Sure, the superpowers are the initial draw,…

BookTribMay 13, 2022

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At the Top-Secret Templeton Academy, Students Learn That There’s No Such Thing as Impossible

All across the US, kids are clamoring for a spot at Templeton Academy. No one has ever seen a school like it; located on a secret base somewhere in Florida, students are flown in to begin training in harnessing their untapped potential and “hidden abilities.” With no cell phones or…

Cameron KimballSeptember 7, 2022

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“We’re Going Green” Teaches Children That No Act is Too Small to Help Save the Planet

It's Presentation Day at the Inventor’s Fair! This year’s theme is Going Green, and as Noah watches his classmates set up, he can’t help but feel nervous. He’s done his research, gone over his notes and practiced his presentation — but he still can’t shake the feeling of anxiety. He…

Cameron KimballOctober 18, 2021

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With the Civil War on the Horizon, a Family Fights to Preserve Their Stop on the Underground Railroad

Sid Johnson awakens to the sound of gunshots ringing out across his family’s farm. Although his Ma explains away everything as a hunting incident, Sid overhears his parents discussing politics and learns that his family’s home isn’t any ordinary farm; it’s a stop on the Underground Railroad. With this discovery…

Kelsey HallSeptember 1, 2022

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In This Middle Grade Story, a Boy Must Face His Fear of Change … and Ghosts!

Change can be challenging for people of all ages. Coming to grips with new phases in life can be hard to overcome, and no one knows this better than Roosevelt Banks. Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom by Laurie Calkhoven (One Elm Books) is about coming to terms with…

BookTribNovember 2, 2022

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Young Entrepreneurs Shoot for the Stars in This Fun and Educational Read

From Girl Scouts selling cookies to kids trading Pokémon cards, it’s clear that the entrepreneurial spirit starts young. While it may be too early for them to be founding their own businesses, it’s never too soon to teach kids about the values and lessons of being an entrepreneur. By implementing…

Cameron KimballOctober 18, 2022

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Bring the Kid in Your Life on “Rex’s Journey” to See How Coping Skills Can Calm Wild Emotions

Looking back on childhood, you might recall everything bopping along swimmingly: playing with friends, loving your family and waking up each day happy and bursting with exuberance. Then, you might recall your emotions getting in the way of all that, and suddenly, nothing is quite so simple. Rex's Journey: Helping…

Judy MorenoDecember 8, 2021

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“Into the Wind” Inspires Readers With a Friendship That Transcends Generational Divides

Adult readers, don’t be dissuaded by the middle-grade designation for Into the Wind (One Elm Books) by William Loizeaux. Yes, the first person narration is that of Rusty, a boy in the summer before he enters the sixth grade. As such, the middle school label is appropriate. However, Rusty’s summer…

Mary Helen SheriffSeptember 30, 2021

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Reinventing an Old Christmas Tradition in This STEM-Focused Series

Christmastime is coming! Every year, millions of people gather with their friends and families to practice beloved holiday traditions. Some families may hang Christmas lights and ornaments, while others take to the ice for some skating or hockey. But have you ever stopped to wonder how any of these inventions…

Cameron KimballDecember 5, 2022

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“Maud & Addie” Tells an Endearing Tale of Two Sisters and Their Survival at Sea

A forgotten chore, a dose of laudanum and a dream of pirate treasure converge with disastrous consequences and life-changing adventure in the middle-grade historical fiction novel, Maud & Addie (Regal House Publishing) by Maureen Buchanan Jones. The year is 1910. The location is Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Two sisters from…

Cynthia ConradSeptember 29, 2021

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“My Dad Just Had a Serious Operation – What Am I Supposed to Do and Feel?”

“I was in the ICU at New York Presbyterian. I'd been told I'd be released the next day. The worst, it seemed, was behind me. A commercial that featured a children’s song came on the TV, and suddenly I burst into tears.” Jake Ryan didn’t know it at the time,…

Jim AlkonOctober 11, 2022

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A Tender Story of Grief, Healing and a Loved One’s Enduring Presence in the Wisconsin Wilderness

Young Clare Burch was doing some fishing of her own, in debut author Laura Anne Bird’s delightful and meaning-laden middle-grade novel Crossing the Pressure Line. And while part of her quest was in fact the rare musky fish in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, that quote, from Henry David Thoreau, couldn’t…

Jim AlkonApril 8, 2022

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Trick, or Treat? This Frightfully Sweet Tale Shows There’s No One Way to Celebrate Halloween

The air is growing crisp, leaves are falling and Halloween is fast approaching. Autumn is the perfect time for readers young and old to cozy up with a delightfully eerie story, and most people associate autumnal reading with heart-pounding thrillers or thick fantasy tomes. But I’d argue that young readers…

Cameron KimballSeptember 19, 2022

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A Young Girl Embarks on a Forest Adventure and Learns a Valuable Life Lesson

That’s the experience of the main character in Charles Bruckerhoff’s tale Adelyn’s Adventure in the Forest (Sequoia House Books). In this whimsical story, a young girl’s adventure in the woods gives her new understanding of how to seize the day and learn more about the world. With every animal she…

BookTribSeptember 20, 2022

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A Guinea Pig’s Social Calendar Helps Kids Learn About the Days of the Week

On one level, it’s a simple children’s book about a little guinea pig who marks her calendar with all of her activities. But on another, in A Week with Waffles (Bowker), author Tom Speicher has created a unique experience that helps young kids learn about the days of the week, understand…

BookTribAugust 23, 2022

Children’s Books – Featured

Bringing Bible Stories to Life for Reluctant Young Readers

When One Kid’s Dream of Being a Superhero Actually Comes True

At the Top-Secret Templeton Academy, Students Learn That There’s No Such Thing as Impossible

“We’re Going Green” Teaches Children That No Act is Too Small to Help Save the Planet

With the Civil War on the Horizon, a Family Fights to Preserve Their Stop on the Underground Railroad

In This Middle Grade Story, a Boy Must Face His Fear of Change … and Ghosts!

Young Entrepreneurs Shoot for the Stars in This Fun and Educational Read

Bring the Kid in Your Life on “Rex’s Journey” to See How Coping Skills Can Calm Wild Emotions

“Into the Wind” Inspires Readers With a Friendship That Transcends Generational Divides

Reinventing an Old Christmas Tradition in This STEM-Focused Series

“Maud & Addie” Tells an Endearing Tale of Two Sisters and Their Survival at Sea

“My Dad Just Had a Serious Operation – What Am I Supposed to Do and Feel?”

A Tender Story of Grief, Healing and a Loved One’s Enduring Presence in the Wisconsin Wilderness

Trick, or Treat? This Frightfully Sweet Tale Shows There’s No One Way to Celebrate Halloween

A Young Girl Embarks on a Forest Adventure and Learns a Valuable Life Lesson

A Guinea Pig’s Social Calendar Helps Kids Learn About the Days of the Week

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