We’re a group of traditionally published middle grade authors debuting in 2025. Our books run the gamut from fantastical to contemporary to historical to spooky to goofy—in prose, verse and graphic novel formats. There’s something for everyone here!
So take a look around and get to know us (and our books, of course). We’re glad you came!
- Author Spotlight: Sara F. Shacter
Today we’re spotlighting Sara F. Shacter. Her middle grade contemporary, GEORGIA WATSON AND THE 99 PERCENT CAMPAIGN, is releasing October 14, 2025. Read on for a Q&A with Sara! What is the title of your book and what’s it about? Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign features Georgia who, after years of moving with… Read more: Author Spotlight: Sara F. Shacter - Author Spotlight: Stan Yan
Today we’re spotlighting Stan Yan. His middle grade horror graphic novel, THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG, is releasing September 30, 2025. Read on for a Q&A with Stan! What is the title of your book and what’s it about? THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG Here’s the description of my story from the back… Read more: Author Spotlight: Stan Yan - MGE Recommends: Our MG & YA Summer Reading List
We thought we’d do something a little bit different this week. A few of our MGE authors came together to highlight some great books to keep students reading through the summer. Check out this list for our middle grade and young adult summer reading recommendations! MIDDLE GRADE Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement by Jill Tew Recommended by:… Read more: MGE Recommends: Our MG & YA Summer Reading List - Author Spotlight: Leslie Adame
Today we’re spotlighting Leslie Adame. Her middle grade Latinx fantasy, CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC, is releasing September 16, 2025. Read on for a Q&A with Leslie! What is the title of your book and what’s it about? CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC (HarperCollins Children’s, September 2025) is the first book… Read more: Author Spotlight: Leslie Adame - Author Spotlight: Ryan James Black
Today we’re spotlighting Ryan James Black. His middle grade fantasy, THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM, is releasing on August 26th of 2025. Read on for a Q&A with Ryan! What is the title of your book and what’s it about? The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham (Penguin Random House, August 26, 2025) is a… Read more: Author Spotlight: Ryan James Black