Fiction books for middle schoolers make fantastic choices for teaching literary elements to tweens. Teaching literature in middle school is something that I love and do online through Outschool. One of my favorite parts about this job is reading and selecting books each year for my middle school book club. I like to find a…
Even as an adult, I enjoy reading mystery books for middle school students. The stories are often engaging, exciting, and full of creative characters. I’ll admit that mystery books have always been my favorite genre, and they still are. But that all began when I was kid so that makes it twice as fun to…
Yes! Believe it or not, Shakespeare is for kids! And one great way to introduce your kids to Shakespeare is to introduce them to his life and works. Books are a wonderful way to introduce your children to this famous playwright in fun and creative ways. Then when you are ready, I also plenty of…
I love finding great books for middle school boys because they are often just as fantastic for me to read. Stories that boys love are often full of adventure, fantasy, or survival. Of course, these stories can be enjoyed by girls as well but this list, in particular, was created with boys in mind. These…
Reading books with my teenager is just as important to me as reading books with my younger kids. I have never stopped reading aloud (or listening to audiobooks) with my kids, even as they entered their teen years. My high schoolers and I continue to enjoy listening to a great story together. Of course, I…
Your tweens and teens can learn a ton by reading middle school biographies. Don’t let your middle schooler skip over this genre! There are just too many great books to choose from. Reading about inspiring lives from the past and present allows kids to learn about the world beyond their own experiences. In addition, reading…
