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Gary D. Schmidt's latest book tasks a middle school boy with the impossible feats of a Greek hero. Will he complete them? And will he get a passing grade?

Whether your child has just begun reading or can't get their nose out of a book, local experts have summer picks perfect for them.

In new novels by the National Book Award finalists Gary D. Schmidt and Brandon Hobson, adolescent boys navigating parental loss find strength in ancient mythology.

By Julia Quinn

Experience young love with the best middle school romance books! Explore heartwarming stories of friendship, crushes, and unforgettable adolescent moments.

It’s tough keeping your child hooked on reading as their priorities shift at 11, but our 30 suggestions will hold their attention and nurture their imagination.

Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers’ spring offerings for kids and teens, and more, in our Spring Announcements issue.

Caitlin Roberts and Bella Pinales took turns operating a small robot car.

Enjoy these snow quotes and winter sayings that celebrate the fun of colder days

'Celia Planted a Garden' introduces children to Celia Thaxter, a well-known poet and gardener in her time, who all her life cherished flowers, birds and the Isles of Shoals.