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Whether reading alone or as a family, OwlCrate Jr brings your reader a brand new middle grade novel and unforgettable characters every month, perfect for ages 8-12.
Engage Reluctant Readers
Encourage kids at any step in their reading journey to pick up a book with an exciting box full of interactive and engaging goodies. Great for seasoned bookworms too!
Go Beyond The Book
Every box features a new theme inspired by the book, with 4-6 fun items and activities to encourage curiosity, creativity, and imagination
Low-Tech Fun
We all need a break from screens sometimes! OwlCrate Jr supplies everything needed to read and relax away from the computer.
*Shipping is $11.99 per box within the US. For International shipping rates, please Click Here.
Subscriptions auto-renew on the 1st of the month after term. Cancel anytime. Boxes typically ship between the 15th-20th of every month.
Our March book is a dual-POV contemporary story all about family and belonging. It will be perfect for fans of To Night Owl From Dogfish, The Parent Trap, and The Vanderbeekers.
The OwlCrate Jr exclusive first edition comes with a signed bookplate and letter from the author, plus an exclusive reading guide written by our team!
For more info on this month's theme, Click Here!
Our March book is a dual-POV contemporary story all about family and belonging. It will be perfect for fans of To Night Owl From Dogfish, The Parent Trap, and The Vanderbeekers.
The OwlCrate Jr exclusive first edition comes with a signed bookplate and letter from the author, plus an exclusive reading guide written by our team!
For more info on this month's theme, Click Here!
Click here to find out this month's book
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OwlCrate Jr is an award-winning monthly subscription book box that delivers newly published hardcover novels and a collection of bookish goodies to your doorstep. Our original OwlCrate boxes are designed for ages 14+ and OwlCrate Jr is our Middle Grade box, designed for readers ages 8-12, or anyone young at heart!
We understand that it can sometimes be tough to get kids to pick up a book instead of turning on a screen, which is why we carefully curate every box to encourage curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Each one includes a brand new hardcover middle grade novel; an exclusive letter and signed book or bookplate from the author; a cool activity, game, or additional book; plus an assortment of fun goodies related to their theme of the month. Best of all, they ship right to your door starting at only $29.99 a month. Whether you have a voracious young bookworm in your life or are looking for a fun way to encourage a reluctant reader, OwlCrate Jr is the perfect low tech subscription for kids.
OwlCrate Jr is our Middle-Grade box designed for kids of any gender aged 8-12. Our main monthly books tend to lean towards a higher reading level, making them great independent reads for strong readers or fun read-alouds for younger or new readers.
If your reader is in-between ages for our Middle Grade and our original YA box, we recommend taking a look through our Past Boxes section to see which feels like a better fit! If you would like to see the previous books and items we have included, please visit the Past Jr Boxes page!
We currently offer Monthly, 3-Month and 6-Month plans.
• Monthly Jr Plan = $29.99 USD per month plus shipping.
• 3-Month Jr Plan = $86.97 USD per 3-Month period plus shipping and taxes.
• 6-Month Jr Plan = $167.94 USD per 6-Month period plus shipping and taxes.
Please note that all subscription plans are auto-renewing. Choose the GIFT option to avoid an auto-renewal.
Shipping within the US is $8.99 USD per box and you can find a list of International Shipping Rates HERE
Our monthly subscription boxes typically ship between the 15th and 20th of each month. Once your box ships, you will receive an email with your shipping notification and tracking number. Delays can happen so be sure to check our Shipping Updates Page if you are curious about your shipment.
International boxes ship a bit earlier in the month as the process takes a bit longer, but you will receive an email with your shipping notification and tracking number around the time your box leaves the US, usually between the 15th and 20th.
Please make sure your shipping address on file is up to date before your next scheduled renewal, or email support@owlcrate.com to get your current month's shipment updated before the 5th of the month. If you are contacting support after the 5th, we may or may not be able to update your address depending on the status of your shipment in our system.
You can definitely purchase a one-time box! There are three options to choose from:
1. Purchase a Monthly Subscription.
With this option, you can sign up for a regular monthly subscription through the main website. Once your order has gone through, you can log into your customer account and cancel your subscription. Cancelling won't affect the box you just purchase, only future renewals. The upside of this option is that if you love your first box (which we hope you do!), you can easily log into your account and reactivate your subscription to receive more boxes.
2. You can purchase yourself a Gift! With this option, you can purchase a one-time box without having to worry about an auto-renewal. For details on how to purchase a gift, please see our How To Order an One-Time Gift article.
3. You can purchase a past box (while quantities are available) in our ONLINE SHOP!
Have questions about your account?
You can find more information HERE.
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2023 OwlCrate Jr Summer Reading Guide!2023 OwlCrate Jr Middle Grade Summer Reading Recommendations!
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Everything You Need to Know About Our July HAUNTED SPACES Theme!Everything You Need to Know About Our HAUNTED SPACES theme!
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May Community Feature with The Crystal SoapsmithRead on for this month's community feature with Penelope Mendivel, the vendor of The Crystal Soapsmith!
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Everything You Need to Know About Our WILD ROOTS theme!Everything You Need to Know About Our WILD ROOTS theme!
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Community Feature with Melissa Lewis!Q&A with longtime community member, bookstagram friend and OwlCrate J rep, Melissa Lewis from @pagesfordawn!
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OwlCrate Jr Book Club! April 2023Welcome to Book Club! Read our April 2023 book pick, Creatures of the In Between by Cindy Lin along with...
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March FAMILY TIES Creativity Corner! Plus Links to Reading Guides, Q&A's and more!Extend the fun of March's FAMILY TIES box with this month's Creativity Corner!
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Middle Grade Books with Neurodivergent CharactersFantastic middle grade books with autism and neurodivergent representation
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How to Get Your Kid to Read!How Do I Get My Kids to Read? Kitty Felde has the answer!
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Everything You Need to Know About Our FORBIDDEN MAGIC theme!Here is what you can expect to find inside OwlCrate Jr's May 2023 box . . . Hop on a magic carpet...
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Interview With An Author: Yvette ClarkOwlCrate Jr sits down with author Yvette Clark, author of our March book pick The House Swap!
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OwlCrate Jr March Book-A-Like Recommendations!Loved The House Swap? Check Out These Titles Next! The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Katrina Yan Glaser: Love...
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OwlCrate Jr March Community Feature: Risa RodilQ&A with illustrator and multidisciplinary designer Risa Rodil!
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Middle Grade March Team Wrap-Up!Team OwlCrate Jr's Middle Grade March Wrap-Up and Favorite reads of March!
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'The House Swap' Official Reading Guide!Check out our discussion questions for March's book pick, The House Swap by Yvette Clark!
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Powerful Picture Books for All Ages!You're never too old for picture books! Sharing our favorite picture books for older & middle grade readers!
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Beyond Book Club February 2023Go beyond our monthly book picks with these extension activities, discussion questions and a super fun creativity corner!
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February Book-a-like RecommendationsRecommending amazing witchy middle grade reads for fans of The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett, our OwlCrate Jr...
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Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's CREATURE COMPANIONS theme!One of our ultimate wishes is and always has been to have our very own magical creature companion. Until that...
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Community Feature: Jordan FlemingMeet Jordan Fleming, valued OwlCrate Team member, Nest Coordinator, Bookstagram Community Member and creator of Words & Whimsy!
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Unboxing February's WITCHES IN TRAININGUnboxing the OwlCrate Jr February 2023 Witches in Training box
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Unboxing January's Scales & Smoke Box!Read on for a closer look inside our January Scales & Smoke box from OwlCrate Jr!
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International Women's Day: Strong Heroines in Middle GradeCelebrating International Women's Day with OwlCrate Jr Heroines!
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'The Grace Of Wild Things' official Reading GuideCheck out our discussion questions for February's book pick, The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett!
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Middle Grade March 2023: All You Need to Know!Middle Grade March Round-Up: All You Need to Know!
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OwlCrate Jr Book-A-Like: Vol 2February OwlCrate Jr Book-a-like: Volume Two
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Beyond the Book: January Book Club Extension ActivitiesExtend the fun of our January book club pick, Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy, with these extension activites!
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In the Classroom: Try Adventure Book Clubs With Your Students!Betsy Potash guides us on how to successfully run an adventure story book club for students!
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Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's FAMILY TIES theme!Our March theme is FAMILY TIES! Aah, family! They may drive you bananas from time to time, but family —the...
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Meet our 2023 Enamel Archives Artist!Community feature! A Q&A with artist Jane Mount.
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OwlCrate Jr December THINK BIG UnboxingTime to take a closer look at all the wonderful goodies included in our December THINK BIG box!
Read MoreSat, Feb 11, 2023
Interview with author Megan Reyes!Exclusive OwlCrate Jr interview with Megan Reyes, author of Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy.
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Introducing OwlCrate Jr Monthly Reading Guides!Extend the reading fun each month with our new monthly reading guides curated by the author's themselves!
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20 Exciting New Middle Grade Books Out in Winter 2023!There's no better way to start a new year than by looking ahead to all the incredible stories heading our way.
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15 Must Read Middle Grade Books by Black AuthorsIn honor of Black History month this February, the team wanted to share some excellent own voices Middle Grade stories....
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Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's WITCHES IN TRAINING theme!Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to casting magical spells! Our February book is a fantastical reimagining of an enduring classic that...
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Whatcha Reading? January 2023After a well deserved break, Team OwlCrate is off to a strong reading start in 2023! Here are just a...
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Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 3)Welcome to the third and final installation of our read-along of Futureland: Battle For The Park by H.D. Hunter. This is a SPOILER FILLED...
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Middle Grade Book Club — Futureland: Battle For The Park (day 2)We are back for part two of our read along for Futureland by H.D. Hunter, hosted by Cheryl! Reminder that this will be a SPOILER...
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OwlCrate Jr Backlist Reads: Animal Party!This month’s backlist reads article is a celebration and exploration of various animals through these excellent eco fable, animal centred middle grade...
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