20+ Must-Have Books for Every Grade 3-8 Classroom

The middle grades are a critical time in students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development. Not quite grown but no longer little kids, middle graders flourish when their studies are challenging, meaningful, and personally relevant. So if you’re looking to add impactful reads to your classroom library, check out these 20+ fantastic finds from our friends at Random House Children’s Books. At turns mysterious, funny, fantastical, heartwarming, and compelling, there’s something here for all of your readers in grades 3-8.