In this list, we look at some of the best published in the last few years, from teen detectives to fantasy-based slashers.

These eight middle grade books coming out in fall 2026 will be great on any young–or not-so-young–book lover's TBR.

From high-stakes magical adventures to thoughtful family dramas, the best middle grade books of 2026 so far will keep readers of all ages entertained.

From animal-centric stories to thought-provoking reads about friendship and community, here are June's new children's book releases.

Mass book banning at a school in the UK caught the attention of literary advocates worldwide. Here's what happened and the impact.

Space captures our fascination from a young age, so it's no surprise there are plenty of amazing books about space for kids.

May brings a bumper crop of new releases, from picture books that push back against gendered stereotypes and middle grade adventure stories. Spring has sprung, and has brought so many amazing new children's book releases with it. Here are some of the best, from picture books to middle grade, with action-packed adventures, thoughtful contemporaries, and sparky new comics.

These hopeful climate books for kids not only tell great stories, they offer ways for young readers to reclaim their power and make a difference.

February's new children's books include a picture book about Holi and a charming middle grade novel about library advocacy. February brings a bumper crop of new kids' books, from picture books about festivals and baking, to middle grade adventure stories about werewolves and enchanted robots. Whether you have a young reader in your life, or just love children's books, you'll find something to read here.

Self-help books for adults are a popular genre, but what about the younger generations? Find the best self-help books for kids of all ages.

Last week, two major UK organisations, Girlguiding and the Women’s Institute, gave in to the anti-trans movement and announced that they would no longer be accepting trans women and girls as members, explains Alice Nuttall.

There are still plenty of fun new children's books hitting shelves this month, from delightful picture books to hilarious middle grade reads.

Share these fantastic new children's book releases for November with the picture book or middle grade reader in your life.

Do you cope with anxiety by reading about survival? If so, try some of the books on this list, which look at catastrophes across history.

Cis and trans women are uniting to reject anti-trans narratives in UK feminism. Learn how NION Women and others are fighting for true gender equality.

Here are 8 of the funniest middle grade fantasy books published in the past few years, with wit and wonder for all readers.

These new middle grade mystery books include a mix of contemporary and historical, slapstick and chilling.

By Echo Fortune, Ally Nuttall and Paris Wilder When the British Supreme Court ruling, stripping Equality Act protections from transgender people, landed in April 2025, it came as a shock to many allies of the trans community. For most trans people

Middle grade doorstoppers are often the childhood reads that stick with you throughout your life. Here are some of the best.

Look for these brilliant new children's books in Agust, from tales of grumpy ghosts to heartwarming stories of people showing their love.