Stories From the M!ddle

Middle grade stories about bullying, confidence, friendship, identity,

and finding your voice— in the m!ddle.

The word "books" repeated in colorful retro lettering.
The word "books" repeated in colorful retro lettering.
happy birthday to you with balloons
happy birthday to you with balloons
a multicolored wall with vertical lines painted on it
a multicolored wall with vertical lines painted on it
multicolored striped illustration
multicolored striped illustration

Fish Lips vs. The Middle School Giants

Seventh grade should be easier—but for Jahlil “Fish Lips” Johnson, the real giants live online. Between social media drama, bullying, and nonstop pressure, Jahlil must find his voice before the noise drowns him out.

They Call Me Fish Lips

Jahlil “Fish Lips” Johnson is just trying to survive sixth grade. But when jokes turn viral and bullying follows him through the hallways, Jahlil must learn that real strength sometimes means simply showing up.

I’m Not My Hair... but I still love it

COMING SOON

Sixth-grader Sway navigates friendship, identity, and the pressure to fit in as one conversation about hair sparks Crown Club—a space where girls can finally be honest about confidence, comparison, and belonging.