Recs if you like When You Reach Me...

Lets time travel!! Into the past or future or alternate realities or even extended lifetimes - wherever it takes us 💫

According to the ALA, "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

Sometimes, as an old, bitter crone, you just need a good cry. These books get you there.

Complete as of August 2026.

This is a list of middle grade books that have been honored or awarded with the Newbery Award among other children's literature awards, including the Pura Belpré Award, APALA Literature Award, Coretta Scott King Book Award, and Schneider Family Book Award.

Let’s return to simpler times, where some of the best and most impactful stories can be found.

Pair with "Level 6 – American History, Part 2" book.

Most popular or most read books for young adults or middle grade.

Only the first book of a series will be added.

Other items used: "The Timeline Book", "Sheet of Book Labels 100", "Electives 100" (includes "The Fallacy Detective" and "Story of Art"), "Safety Glasses", "Literature 130 Student Guide", "Literature 130 Parent Guide", "History/Bible 120 Student Guide", "History/Bible 120 Parent Guide", "Berean Earth Science Schedule Plus", "Berean Earth Science Supplies Kit", "Geology Basics Kit", "Geology Testing Kit", "MUS200 - Geometry Video Instruction with Video" and "Binders + Tabs for High School Packages".

childhood reads that birthed a bibliophile and are worth rereading, remembering, or revisiting!

Books that made me love reading as a kid

Winners of the award for "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children."