Middle Grade Books POSTS

Join us at NCTE 2020!

We’re thrilled to be part of the 2020 NCTE Virtual Annual Convention taking place November 19-22, 2020. Stop by our virtual booth for egalleys, booktalks, downloadable resources, and more! Members of the HarperCollins Children’s Books School & Library team will be on hand throughout the conference to answer all of your bookish questions, so please come say hi! We miss chatting with y’all and will happily take any opportunity available to tell you all about our exciting upcoming …Read more

November 09, 2020

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Shake Up Your Shelves: Why an Inclusive Bookshelf is Important and How to Make it Happen

We know that children learn a lot about the world through the books that they read. When the stories they hear do not reflect the reality of the world we live in, young people develop a warped view of society, of its members, and of themselves. As children grow into adults, they subconsciously hold onto biases and assumptions that they’ve seen and that they’ve read. This becomes dangerous. When teachers and librarians share books where characters from marginalized communities are …Read more

September 25, 2020

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Essential books for all ages by Black creators

Download Your Free Poster!

Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate and uplift Black voices. Artist Anjola Coker created this gorgeous free downloadable poster featuring some of our most essential books for all ages by Black authors and illustrators. It’s a wonderful addition to any classroom, library, or home, and we encourage you to share it with fellow readers.

Scroll down for more information on the books pictured, educator guides, sample chapters, and more.

Picture Books

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September 16, 2020

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Shake Up Your Shelves: Remix Your Curriculum | Remix Your Collection

With diverse books, teachers and librarians have an opportunity to help young people understand themselves and others. We encourage you to look critically at the books you’re sharing with your students and patrons. SHAKE UP YOUR SHELVES by retiring books that are offensive or outdated, and by adding titles that reflect the experiences of more underrepresented groups. We’ve compiled a list of diverse books for various age groups below that we recommend looking into as you remix your …Read more

September 04, 2020

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Books by Black Creators That You Can Preorder Right Now

Books for Readers of All Ages by Black Creators Now Available for Preorder

Looking for more ways to support Black authors and illustrators? Searching for diverse and inclusive representation to add to your shelves? Planning ahead for future curriculum? We’re here to help. Check out the list below for forthcoming fall titles now available for preorder.

I Promiseby LeBron Jamesillustrated by Nina Mata

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James …Read more

July 09, 2020

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Celebrate Black Americans with These Nonfiction Books for Young Readers

This Independence Day, let’s celebrate the Black Americans who have made – and continue to make – their mark on this country. We’ve put together a list of picture book and middle grade nonfiction books to inspire and educate young readers about important Black innovators throughout American history.

Black lives matter. Black voices matter. Black stories matter.

Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson

The story of America and …Read more

July 03, 2020

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A letter from Lisa Moore Ramée, author of SOMETHING TO SAY

Something to Say by Lisa Moore RaméeOn sale 7/14/20

Dear Reader:

Something to Say is about a lot of things. It examines whether we should hold people accountable for things they said or did “a long time ago,” or when “it was a different time.” The book is also about what and whose history we should honor. And it’s about not letting our fears get in the way of what we truly want.

But when I first started writing this story, …Read more

June 27, 2020

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Pride on Every Page: Author Guest Post by Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of HAZEL’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION

The Right Time: Being Ready to Be an Allyby Lisa Jenn Bigelow

Metaphors for adolescence practically write themselves. Case
in point: school hallways. If you’re lucky, you’ve got friends to walk with.
Unlucky, and bullies attack. And then there are a whole lot of spectators, kids
and adults alike, afraid or unwilling to get involved.

For kids subject to systemic oppression, the hallways aren’t
just nerve-wracking. They’re dangerous. And because this is a metaphor, it
applies to the rest of life, too: sports, religious institutions, the internet,
kids’ …Read more

June 24, 2020

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#BlackVoicesMatter : Books for all ages by Black creators

Black Voices Matter

Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate Black voices. We’ve put together a list of books for all ages written and/or illustrated by Black creators. We hope you’ll support them today and all days.

Black lives matter, and so do Black stories.

Download a free poster for your school, library, or home!

Picture Books

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good.

They participated in some of NASA’s greatest successes, like providing …Read more

June 08, 2020

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A Salute to Librarians from Sharon Creech

To celebrate National Library Week, HarperStacks has asked some of our most beloved authors to share [or reflect on] what librarians and libraries mean to them, especially during COVID-19 and quarantine. To kick things off, Newbery Medalist Sharon Creech shares her memories, gratitude, and love of libraries. Librarians, we salute you!

I’ve often mentioned how a group of fifteen librarians changed the course of my life in a phone call in February 1995. At the time, I was …Read more

April 20, 2020

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15 Books to Read this Black History Month and All Year Long

What are you reading this Black History Month?

Celebrate Black History with readers of all ages by adding these amazing books to your classroom shelves and library displays. From picture book biographies to contemporary YA, from celebrated award-winners to modern classics, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy this February and beyond.

PICTURE BOOKS

ALTHEA GIBSON: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot GirlWritten by Megan ReidIllustrated by Laura Freeman

A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black …Read more

February 14, 2020

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 ALA AWARD WINNERS AND HONOREES!!!

We are beyond thrilled to congratulate all of our 2020 ALA award winners and honorees! Learn more about the books, meet the authors, and download materials to help share these incredible award-winning titles with young readers.

NEW KIDJerry Craft

John Newbery Medal Coretta Scott King Author Award

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity …Read more

January 31, 2020

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