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We know this. Especially after the pandemic. But could reading less also coincide with so many long books (300+ pages) that seem ubiquitous in publishing and intimidating to our growing readers? This is why I want to highlight shorter-length middle grade books for kids who prefer books with fewer pages.</p> <p>Admittedly, I’m also a fan of shorter middle grade books, which I elaborated on in a recent <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/92702-it-s-not-me-it-s-you-an-argument-for-shorter-middle-grade-books.html" target="_blank"><i>Publisher’s Weekly</i></a> article. My reasons weren’t due to a lack of time spent reading, but my preference for zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward, something that shorter books around 200 pages lend themselves to more often.</p> <p>Like me, kids often like books where every word matters. 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