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In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it's shuttered for good. Up until... Read more
No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Series)
Book 18
Jeff Kinney Author
Ramón de Ocampo Narrator
(2023)
English
Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it.But when Greg realizes this m... Read more
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows... Read more
The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional ... Read more
#1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman harkens back to his No More Dead Dogs days in this stand-alone that takes a tone more serious than you've ever seen from him before. A boy who's b... Read more
Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest gr... Read more
The School for Good and Evil
The School for Good and Evil (Series)
Book 1
Soman Chainani Author
Polly Lee Narrator
(2013)
English
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie,... Read more
2020 Audie Awards® Finalist—Middle GradeWinner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature, and an Audie Award finalist!An origi... Read more
President of the Whole Fifth...
President (Series)
Book 1.0
Sherri Winston Author
Joniece Abbott-Pratt Narrator
(2020)
English
Start counting your votes . . . and your friends.When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of he... Read more
A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fan... Read more
Seven students are about to have their lives changed by one amazing teacher in this school story sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. It’s the start of a new... Read more
**WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR**Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place.When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only ... Read more
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Co... Read more
In Old School, book 10 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is aski... Read more
Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions being the foremost. But beating out brainiac Gina's grades is not one o... Read more
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • BUZZFEED • POPCRUSH“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (En... Read more
One of Us Is Lying
One of Us Is Lying (Series)
Book 1
Karen M. McManus Author
Kim Mai Guest Narrator
(2017)
English
All the secrets of the Bayview Four will be revealed in the TV series now streaming on Peacock!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT W... Read more
A New York Times Bestseller • An emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in."F... Read more
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it's ... Read more
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. The audiobook wa... Read more
New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking contemporary story about three boys, one teacher, and a day none of them will ever forget."Kids won't just love th... Read more
Middle school is back in session and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's been brightening the funny papers for almost 30 years! Ready or not, some major laughs are due in Big Nate: T... Read more
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows... Read more
In a Class by Himself
Big Nate (Series)
Book 1
Lincoln Peirce Author
Lincoln Peirce Illustrator
(2011)
English
Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the very first novel in the New York Times bestsellin... Read more
The School for Good and Evil
The School for Good and Evil (Series)
Book 1
Soman Chainani Author
Iacopo Bruno Illustrator
(2013)
English
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie,... Read more
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Co... Read more
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIMEA modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this... Read more
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award."A story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into your hear... Read more
A new friend could be sitting right next to you. Save Me a Seat joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Joe and Ravi might... Read more
The Crayons Go Back to School
Crayons (Series)
Drew Daywalt Author
Oliver Jeffers Illustrator
(2023)
English
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The hilarious Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to go back to school!Purple Crayon loves math!White Crayon loves reading!The Crayons are getting re... Read more
Booksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this debut YA rom-com about two Korean American teens forced into a shared college visit road trip where they discover that the reasons they’ve been rival... Read more
Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han.When seventeen-year-ol... Read more
Newbery Medalist Meg Medina returns to her powerful YA novel about school bullying with a dynamic graphic-novel edition adapted and illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas.It's the beginning of sophomo... Read more
Twelve-year-old Natalie Nelson has written a powerful school story. It's a short novel called "The Cheater," and her best friend Zoe is certain it should be published. All Natalie has to do is give... Read more
Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school — and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are... Read more
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIMEA modern-day classic from Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, this... Read more
Read by Spencer KaydenApprox. 3 hrs. 30 mins.2 cassettesFrom the best-selling author of Frindle, The Landry News, and The Janitor's Boy.Twelve-year-old Natalie has written a fabulous book and is de... Read more
Wayside Stories Collection
Wayside School (Series)
Book 1-3
Louis Sachar Author
Louis Sachar Narrator
(2008)
English
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL–You can imagine the confusion at Wayside School when the builder made a terrible mistake. Instead of building 30 classrooms side-by-side, he built them on... Read more
Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
My Weird School (Series)
Book 1
Dan Gutman Author
Jim Paillot Illustrator
(2009)
English
With more than 31 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the first My Weird School book ever, second-grade teacher Miss Daisy is in over her head at Ella Mentary... Read more
Junie B., First Grader (at...
Junie B. Jones (Series)
Book 18
Barbara Park Author
Denise Brunkus Illustrator
(2009)
English
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Get ready to go back to school with Junie B. Jones! The World’s Funniest Kindergartener is now of... Read more
From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of language that will have readers inventing their own words—now ava... Read more
Amelia Bedelia's First Day of...
Young Amelia Bedelia (Series)
Herman Parish Author
Christine Ebersole Narrator
(2012)
English
Amelia Bedelia goes to school and mixes up just about everything in this funny book about the childhood of the iconic character.In the first book in the nationally bestselling series about the chil... Read more
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid...
Junie B. Jones (Series)
Book 1
Barbara Park Author
Denise Brunkus Illustrator
(2010)
English
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, ... Read more
In this Newbery Honor–winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him, during the school year 1968-69. Seventh grade... Read more
School Days According to...
According to Humphrey (Series)
Book 7
Betty G. Birney Author
William Dufris Narrator
(2011)
English
A new school year and new friends for everyone's favorite classroom pet! Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see all his old classmates. But on the first day of school, a bunch of strang... Read more
Biscuit Goes to School
My First I Can Read (Series)
Alyssa Satin Capucilli Author
Kathleen McInerney Narrator
(2011)
English
Go back to school with Biscuit and share the love of reading with your beginner reader!Biscuit can't wait to go to school! Even though no dogs are allowed, he is determined to see and do everything... Read more
From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Serving justice . . . and lunch! Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when ... Read more
"Combines Alex Rider's espionage skills with a huge dose of the sarcasm of Artemis Fowl." —School Library Journal Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? In the first book in the Ne... Read more
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious and heartfelt novel in which one middle-school troublemaker accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program—a... Read more
Ten Rules You Absolutely Must...
John Grandits Author
Michael Allen Austin Illustrator
(2018)
English
A hilarious picture book about surviving the school bus and the first day of school. * “Outrageously humorous.” —School Library Journal, starred review* “Worthy of bei... Read more
Teens and pre-teens flock to any new offering from New York Times best-selling author Gordon Korman. Told through multiple viewpoints, Ungifted follows Donovan Curtis and his year at a magnet schoo... Read more
The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional ... Read more
Winner of the 2014 Pura Belpré Author AwardIn Meg Medina's compelling new novel, a Latina teen is targeted by a bully at her new school — and must discover resources she never knew she had.On... Read more
The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives listeners an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because ... Read more
A boy has some amazing excuses for being late for school in this “fantastical tale . . . A whimsical romp” (School Library Journal). First, some giant ants stole b... Read more
The Teacher from the Black...
Black Lagoon (Series)
Book 1
Mike Thaler Author
Jared Lee Illustrator
(2014)
English
It's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series—TEACHER and LIBRARIAN—are now reissued with fun new covers! Join Hubie once a... Read more
Biscuit Goes to School
I Can Read: Biscuit (Series)
Alyssa Satin Capucilli Author
Pat Schories Illustrator
(2011)
English
Go back to school with Biscuit and share the love of reading with your beginner reader! Biscuit can't wait to go to school! Even though no dogs are allowed, he is determined to see and do everythin... Read more
Too Cool for School
My First I Can Read: Pete the Cat (Series)
James Dean Author
James Dean Illustrator
(2014)
English
If you want to be cool, just be YOU! That's the message of this funny, relatable Pete the Cat school story—and kids will laugh and agree.Pete the Cat can't decide what to wear to school in Pe... Read more
Oliver can't wait for his first day of school, but his dad isn't quite ready! Celebrate the new school year with this fun-filled tale about embracing new experiences—at any age! Oliver and hi... Read more
New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking contemporary story about three boys, one teacher, and a day none of them will ever forget."Kids won't just love th... Read more
The reviews are in! This Is Where It Ends, the #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the Best Books of the Decade (Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, BookRiot), "could break you." "I am speechless." "The ... Read more
Old School
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Series)
Book 10
Jeff Kinney Author
Ramón de Ocampo Narrator
(2015)
English
Life was better in the old days. Or was it?That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't... Read more
Rocking in My School Shoes
Pete the Cat (Series)
Eric Litwin Author
James Dean Illustrator
(2011)
English
Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book!Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other... Read more
In this bestselling fish-out-of-water classic, a homeschooled kid must learn how to fit in at his new public school when he's elected to be class president as a prank.Capricorn Anderson (Cap for sh... Read more
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid...
Junie B. Jones (Series)
Book 1
Barbara Park Author
Denise Brunkus Illustrator
(2012)
English
She's spunky, she's sassy, she's one of a kind! Now, for the first time ever, the book that started it all, Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, is available in a full-color Read & Listen ... Read more
Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl is back with a heartwarming graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and th... Read more
Addressing kids' anxiety about unfamiliar situations, this irreverent book lists and explains the rules a kid must follow to survive the perilous world of the school cafeteria. Warnings about t... Read more
Lights, Camera, Middle School!
Babymouse: Tales from the Locker (Series)
Book 1
Jennifer L. Holm Author
Matthew Holm Illustrator
(2017)
English
Watch out, middle school! Babymouse graduates from graphic novels in the first of the Babymouse Tales from the Locker series—now in paperback! For Babymouse, middle school is like a monster ... Read more
Sideways Stories from Wayside...
Wayside School (Series)
Book 1
Louis Sachar Author
Adam McCauley Illustrator
(2017)
English
Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in perennial favorite Sideways Stories from Wayside School, the first book in ... Read more
Here comes kindergarten! Whether your little reader is gearing up for the first day or making her way through the school year, K is for Kindergarten will help guide them with silly rhymes and fun a... Read more
The beloved New York Times bestselling author of the modern classic Frindle celebrates books and the joy of reading with a new school story to love! Sixth grader Alec can’t put a good ... Read more
The beloved New York Times bestselling author of the modern classic Frindle celebrates books and the joy of reading with a new school story to love! Sixth grader Alec can’t put a good ... Read more
The amazing New York Times bestseller about what you can do when life gives you a second chance.Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't reme... Read more
Don't miss this acclaimed audiobook, read by the author—winner of an Odyssey Honor and an AudioFile Earphones Award winner!The Poet X is also the winner of the National Book Award for Young P... Read more
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belp... Read more
All Are Welcome
All Are Welcome (Series)
Alexandra Penfold Author
Suzanne Kaufman Illustrator
(2018)
English
Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family... Read more
From Eisner Award-winning creator Aron Nels Steinke, a vibrant, funny new series that charmingly captures the everyday antics of a fourth-grade classroom!Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazel... Read more
Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's LiteratureA #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson has created a poignant, yet hearten... Read more
William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner!A hilarious YA contemporary realistic novel about a witty Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the joys, clichés, and awkwa... Read more
From the author of the Newbery Honor winner Roller Girl, a heartwarming graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and life at the Renaissance Faire that's perf... Read more
Making Friends, Volume 1
Making Friends (Series)
Book 1
Kristen Gudsnuk Author
Kristen Gudsnuk Illustrator
(2018)
English
Danielle needs a perfect friend, but sometimes making (or creating) one is a lot easier than keeping one!Sometimes making a friend is a lot easier than keeping one!Sixth grade was SO much easier fo... Read more
A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It si... Read more
In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy's mishaps and adventures ov... Read more
If I Built a School
If I Built (Series)
Chris Van Dusen Author
Chris Van Dusen Illustrator
(2019)
English
In this exuberant companion to If I Built a Car, a boy fantasizes about his dream school—from classroom to cafeteria to library to playground.My school will amaze you. My school will astound.By far... Read more
Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex's mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids c... Read more
The perfect book for middle school boys and readers of Sideways Stories from Wayside School and My Weird School! Mr. Bambuckle: Rule the School is the perfect gift for preteen boys and chapter book... Read more
Middle School Bites
Middle School Bites (Series)
Book 1
Steven Banks Author
Robbie Daymond Narrator
(2020)
English
Tom is desperate to fit in at school, but he's hungry and howling, not to mention half dead. Blame it on the vampire—and the werewolf—and the zombie—in this monstrously funny new series from Sponge... Read more
A simple, clever text paired with utterly adorable animal characters makes school-day jitters seem not so big after all!Bear is so big, and he's ready to start school! But even if you're SO BIG, yo... Read more
Because of Mr. Terupt
Mr. Terupt (Series)
Book 1
Rob Buyea Author
Arielle DeLisle Narrator
(2020)
English
Seven students are about to have their lives changed by one amazing teacher in this school story sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. It’s the start of a new... Read more
Middle School Bites
Middle School Bites (Series)
Book 1
Steven Banks Author
Mark Fearing Illustrator
(2020)
English
Tom is desperate to fit in at school, but he's hungry and howling, not to mention half dead. Blame it on the vampire - and the werewolf - and the zombie - in this monstrously funny new series from ... Read more
Sunny Rolls the Dice
Sunny (Series)
Book 3
Jennifer L. Holm Author
Matthew Holm Illustrator
(2019)
English
From the award-winning duo of Jennifer and Matthew Holm comes the third book in the bestselling Sunny series, Sunny Rolls the Dice — full of heart, laughs, and adventure!Too cool for school .... Read more
Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex's mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the... Read more
Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel!Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. The... Read more
“The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel... Read more
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness
Narwhal and Jelly (Series)
Book 6
Ben Clanton Author
Socks Whitmore Narrator
(2021)
English
Narwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, adapted for audio with a full cast and sound effects!Div... Read more
All Are Welcome (An All Are...
All Are Welcome (Series)
Alexandra Penfold Author
Janina Edwards Narrator
(2021)
English
Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family... Read more
Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways. A ... Read more
Spy School
Spy School: The Graphic Novels (Series)
Book 1
Stuart Gibbs Author
Anjan Sarkar Illustrator
(2022)
English
Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? The first book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series is now a graphic novel!Ben Ripley may only be in middle school,... Read more
A hilarious back-to-school story from the creator of CatStronauts, Drew BrockingtonWhen a boy and his family move, he has to start all over at a new schoolâand gets plenty of first day jitters. T... Read more
A USA TODAY and Indie Bestseller!For fans of New Kid and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who are forced together by their school to complete community service... Read more
A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten.MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten... Read more
Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways. A great next... Read more
An adorable letter writing dog helps a class pet on the loose get back to its classroom in this companion to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog?, and I Found a Kitty! Arfy is a reading... Read more
New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid?B.L.T. wears sunglasses—even in school! He's not even worried about being ... Read more
The Tryout
The Tryout (Series)
Book 1
Christina Soontornvat Author
Joanna Cacao Illustrator
(2022)
English
Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina... Read more
It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says—from the school bus driv... Read more
BEST OF THE YEARKirkus Parents Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Chicago Public Library Washington Post Evanston Public Library Los Angeles Public LibraryCharlotte Huck Recommende... Read more
Get ready to fall in love in this hilarious romcom about a girl who begins a fake relationship with the famous actor in her class, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Jenny Han, by New York Times bes... Read more
How to Catch a Class Pet
How to Catch (Series)
Alice Walstead Author
Andy Elkerton Illustrator
(2022)
English
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new, hilarious school adventure, the perfect back to school gift!The class pets escaped from their cages and are r... Read more
Winner of the 2024 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Young Adults!"Skilled vocal performances from more than a dozen narrators immerse listeners in a schoolyard murder myster... Read more
From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a "involving, realistic" (Booklist, starred review) middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents an... Read more
Little Yellow Bus
Little Heroes, Big Hearts (Series)
Erin Guendelsberger Author
Suzie Mason Illustrator
(2022)
English
Ride along in this heartwarming picture book about bravery and facing your fears!The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for this day for a long time and how great it would be to pick up children and dr... Read more
For fans of Twins and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel audio adaptation about five very different students who are forced together by their school to complete community service... and may just h... Read more
The Tryout
The Tryout (Series)
Book 1
Christina Soontornvat Author
Joanna Cacao Illustrator
(2023)
English
STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends."A capt... Read more
Picture Day
The Brinkley Yearbooks (Series)
Book 1
Sarah Sax Author
Felisha Wong Narrator
(2023)
English
Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity, and the... Read more
Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day! And that's exactly where this yearbook-worthy graphic novel series opener begins: with reinventing yourself, drama, popularity... Read more
Too Cool for School
Pizza and Taco (Series)
Book 4
Stephen Shaskan Author
Rene Ruiz Narrator
(2023)
English
New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid?B.L.T. wears sunglasses—even in school! He's not even worried about being ... Read more
Sunny Makes Her Case
Sunny (Series)
Book 5
Jennifer L. Holm Author
Matthew Holm Illustrator
(2024)
English
The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a competition unlike any other...Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school..... Read more
A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice.Cecil Hall and his family have just moved from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston. Cecil is ... Read more
From Gordon Korman, the New York Times bestselling author of Restart, comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for... Read more
From Gordon Korman, the New York Times bestselling author of Restart, comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for... Read more
My First Day of First Grade
My First Day Of (Series)
Louise Martin Author
Denise Hughes Illustrator
(2023)
English
Prepare your child for first grade with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up!Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet story... Read more
My First Day of Kindergarten
My First Day Of (Series)
Louise Martin Author
Joanne Partis Illustrator
(2023)
English
Prepare your child for kindergarten with this adorable picture book that celebrates the bond between little one and grown-up!Help your child prepare for the first day of school with this sweet stor... Read more
Una historia emotiva sobre el poder de la compasión — un elección perfecto por la temporada de regreso a clases! Mejor del año: Kirkus · Parents Magazine ·... Read more
The School for Invisible Boys
The Kairos Files (Series)
Book 1
Shaun David Hutchinson Author
Mark Sanderlin Narrator
(2024)
English
What would you do if no one could see you? In this surreal adventure, a boy who is used to being overlooked literally becomesinvisible, only to realize there may be far more dangerous threats in hi... Read more
The School for Invisible Boys
The Kairos Files (Series)
Book 1
Shaun David Hutchinson Author
(2024)
English
What would you do if no one could see you? In this surreal adventure, a boy who is used to being overlooked literally becomesinvisible, only to realize there may be far more dangerous threats in hi... Read more
A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.It's time to face facts!On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a ... Read more
Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
Bibsy Cross (Series)
Book 1
Liz Garton Scanlon Author
Dung Ho Illustrator
(2024)
English
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series,as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks thatBibsyis just too much.A KIRKUS REVIEWS BES... Read more
Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
Bibsy Cross (Series)
Book 1
Liz Garton Scanlon Author
Brittany Pressley Narrator
(2024)
English
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series,as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks thatBibsyis just too much.A KIRKUS REVIEWS BES... Read more
The Yellow Bus features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sound of children getting on the bus and bleating goats.From #1 New York Times bests... Read more
Introducing the dream team of school supplies, here to get you ready for school and calm any first-day jitters! This delightful board book is the perfect back-to-school read!From crayons to paper i... Read more
Follow along as an ensemble cast of characters experience an extraordinary first week of school in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Lucy Ruth Cummins!It's the ... Read more
It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says — from the school bus dr... Read more
Monsters at School
Monsters Everywhere (Series)
Laura Baker Author
Nina Dzyvulska Illustrator
(2024)
English
Fluffy monsters, scruffy monsters, monsters on their way. Rucksack monsters, turn-back monsters, off to school today! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters on thei... Read more
Booksmart meets Never Have I Ever in this debut YA rom-com about two Korean American teens forced into a shared college visit road trip where they discover that the reasons they’ve been rival... Read more
From the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series comes a story with surprising truths about a student no teacher would wish for, and a teacher no student would want to be stuck with.No teacher has ... Read more
School's in Session
Kids Around the World (Series)
Book 2
Elizabeth Dennis Author
Clarice Elliott Illustrator
(2024)
English
Learn about what school is like around the world in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter.Around the world, ki... Read more
Gus the Bus
Stairway Decodables Step 1 (Series)
Chad Thompson Illustrator
Leanna Koch Author
(2024)
English
Gus the bus sets out to pick up the kids and take them to school. Can Gus fit all the kids and deliver them to school and back home again safely? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resou... Read more
Izzy Wong's got a new podcast—and this time she's going to uncover the whole story. A sixth-grade student with a purpose, Izzy wants to start her own hit investigative podcast. When the girls... Read more
This official Abbott Elementary picture book features all your favorite characters and tells a hilarious and heartwarming new story not seen on the show!Abbott Elementary is ABC's hottest new comed... Read more
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious story about a boy who is homeschooled in his grandmother's retirement community...until he is forced to go to public... Read more
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious story about a boy who is homeschooled in his grandmother's retirement community...until he is forced to go to public... Read more
"I'm thankful to my homeschool because with homeschool, I'm free to be me!" In this heartwarming picture book, a homeschooled child thanks his school for everything it offers—from indoor inventions... Read more
From construction workers to tradespeople, everyone pitches in to build a school in this silly read-aloud that will have readers giggling from page to page. A new school is being built and it will... Read more
Let's Learn All About Going...
Know It All!: Beginner Guides to the Big World (Series)
Catherine Veitch Author
(2024)
English
Starting school may be intimidating for young children, but this volume guides them through a typical day and helps them learn about the many wonderful things to expect. From describing what suppli... Read more
From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Big Cheese, Pete Oswald, and critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9 and Bloop, Tara Lazar,comes a back-to-school adventure for Flat Cat!Fla... Read more
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid...
Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels (Series)
Book 1
Barbara Park Author
Colleen AF Venable Adapter
(2025)
English
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Laugh out loud with the iconic Junie B. Jones—now starring in “a dynamic new graphic novel series that stays true to the curious, energetic Junie of... Read more
Ruby's School Walk
Barefoot Bilinguals (Series)
Kathryn White Author
Miriam Latimer Illustrator
(2025)
English
"A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination" —Publishers WeeklyIt's Ruby's first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking... Read more
The reviews are in! This Is Where It Ends, the #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the Best Books of the Decade (Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, BookRiot), "could break you." "I am speechless." "The ... Read more