What are the best middle grade books for middle schoolers about LIFE in middle school? Because life in middle school isn’t easy…and sometimes, a good, relatable book can help kids feel less alone.

Two Queens middle schoolers earned top honors in a district-wide book review contest celebrating National Reading Month.

The Kingsford Middle School Book Fair will be open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 25, in the library.

The proudest moment in my career was giving my English teacher signed copies of my books. She was the one who taught me how to write.

Eighth-grade students at South Marshall Middle School have created a book looking back on the Dec. 10, 2021, tornado, ...

A local children’s author hopes young readers will find a sense of adventure, fun and family bonding in her newest book, Summer of Rocks. Jenna Greene says she has been writing professionally ...

That's the novel approach about a half-dozen Des Moines Public Schools are taking to get kids to read — using vending machines to distribute books.