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Round up of Black-authored MG titles in honor of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is upon us, and in honor of this day, we are recommending some beautiful Black-authored MG titles to read. June 19th marks a...
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STEM Tuesday– Survival Science — Writing Tips & Resources
One often forgets that “Species Survival” can apply to one’s very own environment. My own home is in a thickly populated area – highways,...
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Interview with Author Heather Murphy Capps + Preorder Swag Giveaway!
It’s always a pleasure to welcome an author back to the Mixed-Up Files, but when the author happens to be my friend and former MUF contributor...
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WNDMG Wednesday: Author Interview with Christina Matula
WNDMG Wednesday: Author Interview with Christina Matula I’m so excited to be able to introduce you to author Christina Matula...
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STEM Tuesday– Survival Science — In the Classroom
When we talk about animals, we are usually talking about their biological make-up: How they look, what they eat, where they live, and...
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Interview with Author/Illustrator Caroline Palmer
Today, I’d like to extend a warm, Mixed-Up welcome to Caroline Palmer, author and illustrator of Camp Prodigy , a debut graphic...
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Pages Filled With Pride
June is designated as Pride Month, a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time to shine a positive light on people who are...
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Not If You Break Up with Me First: An Interview with Author G.F. Miller
Who doesn’t love a good rom com? Not If You Break Up with Me First is the first middle grade one I’ve read. And from the title...
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STEM Tuesday– Survival Science — Book List
June 2024 – Species Survival How do animals and plants survive Earth’s most extreme conditions? This month’s book list...
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June New Releases
It’s June. Time for long sunny days, lots of ice-cream, and a pile of books to get you started on your summer reading lists. The June New...
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Meet Literary Agent Saritza Hernández
We’re thrilled to welcome agent Saritza Hernández of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency to From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors....
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STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — Author Interview
The post STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — Author Interview appeared first on From The Mixed Up Files .
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In Honor of Memorial Day
Memorial Day roots were grown in the aftermath of the Civil War, in the late 1860’s. As the war claimed more lives than any other conflict...
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Dive Into Summer!
Summer is a magical time. As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, there’s nothing quite like diving into a great book that...
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WNDMG Wednesday: A Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month
In commemoration of Jewish American Heritage Month –and recognizing the importance of diversity in middle-grade literature–please...
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STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — Writing Tips & Resources
Renewable Creative Energy STEM Tuesday friends, I was creatively tired. Drained. The well was dry. Etc., etc., etc. It’s been a wild...
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Middle Grade Voice: Speaking the Joyous/Painful/Ironic/Perfect Truth
Happy almost-summer to everyone! I love writing May posts for From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors because it calls to mind the...
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Interview with Author Leah Cypess
I’m a huge fairy tale lover, and I just discovered Leah Cypess’s Sisters Ever After series. How did I miss this?! Her latest book in...
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STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — In the Classroom
How will renewable energy be part of our future? These books explore different sources of renewable energy and how they are being...
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The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class: An Interview with Kate Messner & Rajani LaRocca
A new chapter book series just launched. Written by eighteen authors and starring a class full of third graders (each book focused on a different...
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We Need Diverse Middle Grade Books Wednesday
Recently, we at Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors have celebrated wonderful news. Feedspot reviewed thousands of websites and...
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STEM Tuesday — Renewable Energy — Book List
Renewable energy is the future of our planet. The titles below help readers to make sense of it. From easy-to-read text, to...
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Interview with New York Times bestselling author, Liz Kessler
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome MG superstar Liz Kessler to the Mixed-Up Files! In addition to being the author of the wildly popular...
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STEM Author Spotlight– Laura Stegman
We are delighted to have Laura Stegman, author of The Chambered Nautilus on the blog today. Laura Segal Stegman is a Los Angeles-based...
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New Releases for May 2024!
It’s springtime and there are so many good things popping up in the month of May, especially books! Here are a few new middle-grade books...