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Middle Grade

Introducing Alex!

Meet one of our Interns, Alex, and learn about what she has learned and hopes to learn from us here at PDL! She has also shared some of her favorite books.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month has been recognized each November since the turn of the century. You can read more about it at the Native American Heritage Month government homepage. Celebrate this year with a great read from this family book list!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th. Celebrate with your family by sharing some of these great titles for youth!

The Loving Day Booklist

Every year on June 12th, it’s a global day of visibility, education, and community. Loving Day celebrates the overturning of anti-miscegenation laws in the US following the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia in 1967. Celebrate this day by adding a few nonfiction and fiction to your to-read list that feature interracial relationships.

Environmental Activism for All Ages

Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution. For Earth Day 2023, we need to act boldly, innovate broadly, and implement equitably. Get started today with this book list to inspire planet-saving action at any age.

Historical Fiction for Middle Grade Readers

Historical Fiction is not synonymous with boring! Check out one of these engaging stories and discover how you might connect with a character living in a different time period.