Category: Kid-Lit: Middle Grade

Faruqi
Reem
When Reem Faruqi taught second grade, her favorite time was “Read Aloud” time. Now, her favorite time at …
Ford
Claudia J.
Dr. Claudia J. Ford is a professor of Environmental Studies at State University of New York, Potsdam, a F…
Gantos
Jack
Jack Gantos has written books for readers of all ages, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to nov…
Gonzalez
Mandy
Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She star…
Gratz
Alan
Alan Gratz is the bestselling author of twenty novels and graphic novels for young readers. His 2017 nove…
Gray Smith
Monique
Monique Gray Smith is an award-winning, best-selling author. Her books cover a broad spectrum of ages, to…
Heider
Mary Winn
Mary Winn Heider has published 27 books, performed Off-Broadway, worked on a train in Alaska, and ridden …
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Jonathan
Jonathan Hill is an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and educator living in Portland, OR. He gradua…
Hill Brown
India
India Hill Brown is an author with a passion for writing, reading, and all things literary. Her debut nov…
Hillestad Butler
Dori
Dori Hillestad Butler is the author of more than 60 books for young readers including the two-time Geisel…
Hoang
Jamie Jo
Jamie Jo Hoang is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. She grew up in Orange County, CA—not the rich part…
Hopkinson
Deborah
Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of more than 70 books for young readers including picture b…