The Long Ascent

It's always fun to see our favorite books on the screen. But sometimes, the best literature gets adapted before we've had the chance to read it. Here are thirteen new or upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.

Coming out September 26, The Chalice of the Gods is the sixth installment in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Preorder your copy now! If you're new to Percy Jackson, consider this your guide to what has become a vast franchise for middle-grade and young-adult readers.

Reading over the summer helps young kids overcome the summer slide—the regression of skills that can happen during time off from school. Getting young readers hooked on a good series is a great way to get started. Here are ten adventure-filled, seasonal recommendations for the kids in your lives.

The calendar may say July but all around us it is about Back to School. As children of all ages are prepping for their new school year, adults can use this time to prepare as well. Luckily, there are books to enhance the journey every step of the way.

Prolific middle grade author Dav Pilkey's newest series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is sure to inspire creativity in aspiring young comics. A series is a great way to get kids hooked on the experience of literary immersion. Here we highlight some of the more robust series that burgeoning booklovers won’t be able to put down.