Defining Ages: Children's, Middle Grade, & Young Adult

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A frequent question regarding children's literature is what the different genres and terms mean. I created this infographic as a simple way to break down the 4 main categories.

All of these genres can often be found in the larger children's or juvenile lit category (though sometimes young adult is separate). The ages listed are less important than the actual reading and literacy level, though YA books address teenage themes and the content is often not appropriate for younger ages.