Pride 2026 Great Reads for MG

Middle Grade Pride Features:

Here are some of our features from the Bookdragon boostore.

THE MIGHTY HEART OF SUNNY ST JAMES by Ashley Herring Blake: This wonderful middle-grade story about a preteen girl undergoing a heart transplant and discovering her new self is wholesome, emotional, and comforting. Our main character, Sunny, is complex, relatable, lovable, and so easy to get attached to, and her between-chapter poems are beautiful and potent. The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James follows Sunny’s journey of exploring her identity, her self, her dreams, and her relationships. Readers will gain joy, empathy, and inspiration from this book.

HAZEL BLY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Ashley Herring Blake: A profoundly emotional story about grief, about love, about family, and about learning how to be happy again.

TOO BRIGHT TO SEE by Kyle Lukoff: One of the most realistic depictions of trans self-discovery.

THE SUN AND THE STAR by Mark Oshiro and Rick Riordan: This novel continues our journey in the world of Camp Half-Blood, following fan-favorite Nico di Angelo and his boyfriend, Will Solace, on their quest to tie up loose ends, save old friends, work through their traumas, and most importantly, figure out how to have a healthy relationship. Their story is entertaining, hilarious, and adorable, while also being tense, action-packed, and full of danger and distress. If you’re a fan of Rick Riordan’s other works, then trust me— you won’t want to miss this one. Side note: This book contains spoilers for the Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, and Trials of Apollo series. If you’re new to the Riordanverse, time to make your way through 15 whole books

THE MAGIC MISFITS BY Neil Patrick Harris: For anyone who loves mysteries and magic tricks.

THE DEEP AND DARK BLUE by Niki Smith: Twin heirs escape the assassination of their entire family and hide in the magical sisterhood, the Communion of Blue. Their new lives give them both opportunity to explore their identities and dreams as they realize that not all is what it seems. This graphic novel features a fantastical storyline, realistic and complex characters, a satisfying art style, and a heartwarmingly happy ending.