"Most middle-grade (MG) books emphasize family and friend relationships, steering clear of any suggestion of romance. But many MG readers ages 8 to 13 do want to read stories featuring characters navigating crushes, dating, and even first kisses. I’m pleased to suggest nine novels and graphic novels that do just that!" Susan Hughes recommends the kind of mg books that readers want to read! Check out the whole list at the link in our profile. About MISS MATCH: Thirteen-year-old entrepreneur Polly Corbett has a good idea—no, a great idea—for the upcoming end-of-year dance at her middle school. While almost everyone in the seventh and eighth grades has a crush, none of them are brave enough to ask anyone to the dance. That's where Polly and her friends' matchmaking service comes in. But setting up dates for middle-schoolers isn't as easy as it seems. Polly and her friends face unexpected obstacles and uncomfortable truths as they discover the ups and downs of running a business and dating. #middlegrade #tweenbooks #CanLit #CanadianBooks #CanadianBookstagram #CanadianBookstagrammer #InstaBooks #Bookstagram #BookWorm