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Minecraft can give kids the chance to be creative and develop useful skills such as spatial reasoning, math skills and an interest in coding that can be used in the real world. Here are some Minecraft-related materials to spark your interest—or help you further develop your skills.

The 2020 Awesome Books for Middle Schoolers booklist includes diverse books in a variety of formats and genres selected by CLP Teen Specialists. These books are great for middle schoolers.

What if Harry Potter didn’t want to go to Hogwarts? You might end up with something like the wonderfully dark middle grade series, "Magisterium," by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. Check out the first book in the series.

The Eisner Awards cover more than 24 categories of the comics industry and are often regarded as the equivalent of its Oscars. Here are the 2020 Eisner Award winners.

There's something magical about animals that talk or act like humans. If you're looking for middle grade books that feature this type of character, check out this list.

From searching for ingredients to step-by-step instructions kids learn so much from cooking. These books are packed with STEM activities and inspiration you can implement in your errands to the store or afternoon lunch preparations. Pack your science lessons into meal times!

Check out this list for suggestions about middle grade books for children and teens.

Magical realism, corruption, chance meetings and opposite attractions are all at play in these tales.

So, you finished Harry Potter. You may feel like nothing will ever compare, but don't give up before you try! Here's a few titles that might magically fill the void.