Independence Day Reads for Kids and Teens
What’s blue and white and read all over? Books, of course! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wide selection of print and digital titles to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776.
Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction With LGBTQ Characters
Here are some recent contemporary fiction titles aimed at middle grade level readers with LGBTQ+ characters.
The Witch Boy
“The Witch Boy” is a wonderful middle grade graphic novel about being true to yourself. In thirteen-year-old Aster’s family, all the girls are raised to be witches while boys grow up to be shapeshifters, and anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. The trouble is, Aster is a boy and he would rather be a witch.
Cooking With Your Family
For great ideas on how to get started in cooking, check out these awesome books for kids and teens from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh!
African American Identity & Everyday Life: Books for Middle School
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters. Teens in grades 6-8 can gain confidence and joy in seeing themselves and those around them in these books.
Queer Allyship for Middle Grade Readers
Oozing with empathy and the rewarding process of building community, Operatic serves as story, biography and resource about embracing the truest parts of one’s self and others.
Battle of the Books 2021: 5th Grade Booklist
Check out the 5th Grade Battle of the Books here!
Minecraft
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.
Awesome Books for Middle Schoolers 2020
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.
The Iron Trial
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.