2025 Middle Grade Market Report
100 Pages of Trends, Takeaways, and What Editors Want Next
Ready to write or acquire the next big middle grade hit? This in-depth 2025 report is your backstage pass to the current children’s publishing landscape.
Compiled from nearly 200 middle grade deal announcements between July 2024 and July 2025, this nearly 100-page market report offers crystal-clear insight into what’s actually selling—and what editors are hungry for next. Whether you’re an author, agent, editor, or industry insider, this is your go-to guide for navigating the MG space with confidence and strategy.
Inside the Report:
Tag-by-tag breakdowns of top-selling topics, tones, characters, and genres
Hot vs. cooling trends: what's heating up—and what’s fading out
White space grids to spot unmet needs and market opportunities
Strategic takeaways for writers and agents pitching in today’s climate
Publisher behavior mapping, including which imprints are taking bold risks (and which are not)
Cheat sheets for comps, standout tropes, and hybrid formats on the rise
Includes full color visuals, heatmaps, and charts to help you read the room—fast.
Whether you're drafting your next novel, evaluating submissions, or positioning a project for sale, this report arms you with the context and clarity to make bold, informed moves.
The MG market has shifted. This is your compass.
100 Pages of Trends, Takeaways, and What Editors Want Next
Ready to write or acquire the next big middle grade hit? This in-depth 2025 report is your backstage pass to the current children’s publishing landscape.
Compiled from nearly 200 middle grade deal announcements between July 2024 and July 2025, this nearly 100-page market report offers crystal-clear insight into what’s actually selling—and what editors are hungry for next. Whether you’re an author, agent, editor, or industry insider, this is your go-to guide for navigating the MG space with confidence and strategy.
Inside the Report:
Tag-by-tag breakdowns of top-selling topics, tones, characters, and genres
Hot vs. cooling trends: what's heating up—and what’s fading out
White space grids to spot unmet needs and market opportunities
Strategic takeaways for writers and agents pitching in today’s climate
Publisher behavior mapping, including which imprints are taking bold risks (and which are not)
Cheat sheets for comps, standout tropes, and hybrid formats on the rise
Includes full color visuals, heatmaps, and charts to help you read the room—fast.
Whether you're drafting your next novel, evaluating submissions, or positioning a project for sale, this report arms you with the context and clarity to make bold, informed moves.
The MG market has shifted. This is your compass.
100 Pages of Trends, Takeaways, and What Editors Want Next
Ready to write or acquire the next big middle grade hit? This in-depth 2025 report is your backstage pass to the current children’s publishing landscape.
Compiled from nearly 200 middle grade deal announcements between July 2024 and July 2025, this nearly 100-page market report offers crystal-clear insight into what’s actually selling—and what editors are hungry for next. Whether you’re an author, agent, editor, or industry insider, this is your go-to guide for navigating the MG space with confidence and strategy.
Inside the Report:
Tag-by-tag breakdowns of top-selling topics, tones, characters, and genres
Hot vs. cooling trends: what's heating up—and what’s fading out
White space grids to spot unmet needs and market opportunities
Strategic takeaways for writers and agents pitching in today’s climate
Publisher behavior mapping, including which imprints are taking bold risks (and which are not)
Cheat sheets for comps, standout tropes, and hybrid formats on the rise
Includes full color visuals, heatmaps, and charts to help you read the room—fast.
Whether you're drafting your next novel, evaluating submissions, or positioning a project for sale, this report arms you with the context and clarity to make bold, informed moves.
The MG market has shifted. This is your compass.