50 States Reading Road Trip (Middle Grade Books Set in the USA)

Take a middle grade reading road trip around the USA! Discover the best middle grade books set in each state of the United States of America, from A for Alaska to W for Wyoming.

Plan your travel itinerary first. Which state will you visit and what middle grade book will you read?

Use my free printable map to track your progress.

Ready to take a reading road trip?

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50 States Reading Road Trip Middle Grade Books

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ALABAMA

Let’s get this middle grade road trip started with the first A state, Alabama.

ALASKA

What middle grade books take place in Alaska? Terry Lynn Johnson’s books are some of my favorites.

ARIZONA

If you’re looking for middle grade books set in Arizona,you’ll want to read Dusti Bowling because she writes incredible books about her home state of Arizona.

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA

California is a very densely populated state, so it’s no surprise that many middle-grade books take place. in California. These are only some of the titles

COLORADO

What are good middle grade books set in my home state of Colorado?

CONNECTICUT

Don’t be fooled by the title, this book is set in Connecticut.

DELAWARE

I didn’t find too many books set in Deleware, but here’s one that I did find.

FLORIDA

Florida middle books often feature Carl Hiaasen who features Florida in his many books. However, I wanted to share different books.

GEORGIA

You’ll love these middle grade books set in Georgia.

HAWAII

Hawaii middle grade books are few and far between.

IDAHO

Not too many middle grade books are set in Idaho, but I did find one.

ILLINOIS

These middle grade books are set in Illinois.

INDIANA

I think your readers will enjoy these middle grade books set in Indiana.

IOWA

Representing middle America Iowa are these middle grade books.

KANSAS

These two middle grade books take place in Kansas.

KENTUCKY

If you’re looking for Kentucky, here is a graphic novel middle grade book.

LOUISIANA

Travel to Louisiana with these middle grade titles.

MAINE

These middle grade books set in Maine are exceptional.

MARYLAND

Want to travel to Maryland from the comfort of your couch? Read these middle grade choices.

MASSACHUSETTS

These are fantastic middle grade books set in Massachusetts.

MICHIGAN

These are all excellent historical fiction middle grade titles set in Michigan.

MINNESOTA

Want to read a middle grade book set in Minnesota?

MISSISSIPPI

Read these Mississippi middle grade books.

MISSOURI

Travel to Missouri with these middle grade choices.

MONTANA

Montana represents with a beautiful story about the unhoused!

NEBRASKA

Find several Nebraska middle grade books.

NEVADA

I’m a fan of these middle grade books set in Nevada.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Go to New Hampshire in these middle-grade stories.

NEW JERSEY

Which of these New Jersey books will you want to read first?

NEW MEXICO

I love all these middle grade books set in New Mexico.

NEW YORK

Like California, there are many books that take place in New York. Here are some favorites.

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NORTH CAROLINA

Visit North Carolina when you read these books.

NORTH DAKOTA

Here are two North Dakota middle grade books.

OHIO

Ready for middle grade books that take place in Ohio?

OKLAHOMA

You won’t be able to put these Ohio middle grade books down!

OREGON

I think you’ll love these middle grade books set in Oregon.

PENNSYLVANIA

Take a trip to Pennsylvania with these middle grade books.

RHODE ISLAND

If you like graphic novels and sports, this is makes a great reading choice.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Don’t miss these books set in South Carolina.

SOUTH DAKOTA

I highly recommend this book set in South Dakota.

TENNESSEE

Which Tennessee middle grade book will you want to read first?

TEXAS

There are many books set in Texas, here are some favorites.

UTAH

This is a graphic novel memoir about friendship set in Utah.

VERMONT

These are all so good, I couldn’t narrow down my favorite books set in Vermont.

VIRGINIA

If you are looking for a middle grade book set in Virginia, here are excellent chocies.

WASHINGTON

I grew up in Washington (the state) and recommend these middle grade novels set there.

Washington D.C.

WEST VIRGINIA

It’s a small state, but there are several middle grade books that. areset in West Virginia.

WISCONSIN

Here’s a good middle grade book set in Wisconsin.

WYOMING

While not a very populated state, this is a fun fantasy series set in Wyoming.

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