It's that time of the year again—Middle Grade March is finally here! Hosted by the wonderful folks at @middlegrademarch, this annual month-long readathon celebrates the magic of middle-grade literature.

For those not familiar, middle-grade books are written for 8-12-year-olds. But if you’re older than that, don't let it stop you from picking one up! Middle-grade stories are timeless treasures that can captivate readers of all ages. The mission of #MiddleGradeMarch is simple: Read more middle grade this March, whether you're a seasoned middle-grade enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre.

Feeling up to the challenge? Here's how you can participate:

📖 Read just 1 middle-grade book during March and you're already a winner! Give yourself a pat on the back and bask in the glory of completing the readathon.

🌟 If you're looking for a bit more excitement, dive into the reading prompts provided by the #MiddleGradeMarch team.

Need some inspiration? Check out our recommendations available to read on the Libby app below:

Reading Prompts

One word title

Break by Kayla Miller

Waverider by Kazu Kibuishi

Wonka by Sibéal Pounder & Roald Dahl

Invisible by Eloy Moreno

Debut novel

Explore fresh voices like these:

It Happened on Saturday by Sydney Dunlap

Tethered to Other Stars by Elisa Stone Leahy

Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt

The Alchemy of Letting Go by Amber Morrell

The Song of Us by Kate Fussner

Immigration/refugee stories

Experience poignant narratives like...

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

Animal on the cover

Get drawn into stories featuring adorable creatures:

Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey

A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel

Maybe It’s a Sign by E. L. Shen

Books you may have missed out on

Free Lunch by Rex Ogle

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

*Title availability may vary by library and region.

Find these middle-grade books and more on the Libby app from your library. And don’t forget to head over to the #MiddleGradeMarch Instagram page for more information and updates.

Happy reading!

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