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title: Age Categories
description: "When creating a new project, you will be asked to select the age category of your work. Please choose the option that best aligns with your ideal reader. | Age Category | Ideal Reader Age Range | | --- |…"
url: "https://www.bluepenbooks.com/help/age-categories/"
updated: "2023-11-03"
category: Blue Pen Services
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# Age Categories

When creating a new project, you will be asked to select the age category of your work. Please choose the option that best aligns with your ideal reader.

| Age Category | Ideal Reader Age Range |
| --- | --- |
| Adult | Older than 18 |
| New Adult | 18–25 |
| Young Adult | 12-18 |
| Middle Grade | 8–12 |
| Children's | Younger than 8 *This includes chapter books, easy readers, and picture books.* |

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