Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Coming-of-age stories grapple with truth, growth, and consequences. This Middle Grade Author panel was part of Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal's Winter 2025 Virtual Book & Author Festival that debuted on December 4, 2025 and features the following authors:
(click on the links to learn more about each book)

Huda Al-Marashi, HAIL MARIAM (Penguin Young Readers)
penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/book/?isbn=9798217112968

Chrystal D. Giles, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS (Random House Children's Books)
penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/book/?isbn=9780593651711

Tae Keller, WHEN TOMORROW BURNS (Random House Children's Books)
penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/book/?isbn=9780593485583

Chanel Miller, THE MOON WITHOUT STARS (Penguin Young Readers)
penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/book/?isbn=9780593624555

Moderator: Heather Lassley, Librarian, Frisco ISD/ Trent Middle School (TX)