middle grade novels

Nightstand Reads: Author Will Taylor Shares Some Favorite Middle Grade Books

May 22, 2018

We’re delighted to have Seattle author Will Taylor, whose debut middle grade novel Maggie & Abby’s Neverending Pillow Fort came out last month, here to share with young readers and parents five novels he can’t wait for you all to read. But first, let us tell you a bit more about his novel: Maggie &… Continue reading
Genre books for teens starring strong females

September 17, 2013

“Seeking recommendations of YA fiction, preferably genre. I’m a fan of Tamora Pierce and Jane Yolen. This totally includes science fiction. 🙂 If you have some non YA recommendations I’m open,” began a Facebook post of a friend looking for book suggestions. When asked what it is she likes about those authors, she said, “What I generally… Continue reading
Five children’s mysteries you must read!

May 2, 2013

Someone just told me the most popular posts about books start with a number of books you must read, hence the title and I hope it’s true! We recently updated a number of children’s booklists and I had the pleasure of updating the mysteries list. This meant I read some titles I have been dying… Continue reading

Nightstand Reads: Author Will Taylor Shares Some Favorite Middle Grade Books