6th - 8th Grade Favorites 2023
6th to 8th Grade book recommendations for kids, educators, booksellers, librarians, and caregivers of the best children’s books in 2022.
1-2-3 Scream!
By: R. U. Ginns
Illustrated by:
Javier Espila
Javier Espila
ISBN: 9780593374078
Fiction, 7-12, Mystery / Thriller
Aliens
By: Joalda Morancy and Amy Grimes
Illustrated by:
Amy Grimes
Amy Grimes
ISBN: 9781684492534
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science
The Antiracist Kid
By: Tiffany Jewell
Illustrated by:
Nicole Miles
Nicole Miles
ISBN: 9780358629399
Nonfiction, 7-12, How-to / Activity
An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms
By: Emily Hawkins
Illustrated by:
Lauren Baldo
Lauren Baldo
ISBN: 9780711262829
Nonfiction, 7-12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Attack of the Black Rectangles
By: A. S. King
ISBN: 9781338680522
Fiction, 7-12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Batpig
By: Rob Harrell
Illustrated by:
Rob Harrell
Rob Harrell
ISBN: 9780593354209
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17)
By: Jeff Kinney
Illustrated by:
Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney
ISBN: 9781419762949
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
By: Mac Barnett
Illustrated by:
Shawn Harris
Shawn Harris
ISBN: 9780063084087
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Hardcourt
By: Fred Bowen
Illustrated by:
James E. Ransome
James E. Ransome
ISBN: 9781534460430
Nonfiction, 7-12, History
Hooky Volume 2
By: Míriam Bonastre Tur
Illustrated by:
Míriam Bonastre Tur
Míriam Bonastre Tur
ISBN: 9780358693109
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
I Will Protect You
By: Eva Mozes Kor with Danica Davidson
ISBN: 9780316460637
Nonfiction, 7-12, History
Iveliz Explains It All
By: Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by:
Alyssa Bemudez
Alyssa Bemudez
ISBN: 9780593563977
Fiction, 7-12, Cultural Diversity
The Little Bad Book #1
By: Magnus Myst
Illustrated by:
Thomas Hussung
Thomas Hussung
ISBN: 9780593427613
Fiction, 7-12, Series
Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
By: Lisa Yee
ISBN: 9781984830258
Fiction, 7-12, Prose, Background / Culture
PAWS
By: Nathan Fairbairn
Illustrated by:
Michele Assarasakorn
Michele Assarasakorn
ISBN: 9780593351864
Fiction, 7-12, Animals
Spy School the Graphic Novel
By: Stuart Gibbs
Illustrated by:
Anjan Sarkar
Anjan Sarkar
ISBN: 9781534455436
Fiction, 7-12, Humor
Swim Team
By: Johnnie Christmas
Illustrated by:
Johnnie Christmas
Johnnie Christmas
ISBN: 9780063056770
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
By: Kwame Mbalia
Illustrated by:
Olivia Stephens
Olivia Stephens
ISBN: 9781368075008
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
Wait Till Helen Comes Graphic Novel
By: Mary Downing Hahn
Illustrated by:
Meredith Laxton
Meredith Laxton
ISBN: 9780358536901
Fiction, 7-12, Mystery / Thriller
What Is Juneteenth?
By: Kirsti Jewel and Who HQ
Illustrated by:
Manuel Gutierrez
Manuel Gutierrez
ISBN: 9780593384695
Nonfiction, 7-12, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
