Are you that aunt or uncle – the one who only gives books for birthdays and holidays? I hope so. But if it's been a few years since you've picked up a middle grade novel, we have help from some experts – kids who visited us at the City of Stem LA Maker Faire to tell us about their favorite books. Start making your list and checking it twice…

Favorite Books for Black Friday Shopping:

Eragon - Christopher Paolini

The Good Egg - Jory John and Pete Oswald

The Land of Stories - Chris Colfer

Amulet - Kazu Kibuishi

Hop on Pop - Dr. Seuss

The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Babysitter's Club - Ann M. Martin

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney

Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery

This episode is made possible by a grant from the LA Department of Arts and Culture as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan.