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STEM Author Spotlight: Alison Pearce StevensI’m delighted to be highlighting some awesome middle grade STEM/STEAM authors on the blog! The first up is Alison Pearce Stevens. Her new...
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Author Spotlight: Chris LynchBest known for his critically acclaimed, award-winning YA novels, including Freewill , a Printz Honor Book, and Iceman , Gypsy Davey,...
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STEM Tuesday — Animal Perceptions– Book ListAnimals see the world differently from humans. Check out this list of middle grade books that explore various ways in which animals perceive,...
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New Middle-Grade Releases for March!March always feels like a long month to me. Cold. Windy. Hints of winter mingled with hints of spring. There’s a lot of time to read a book...
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Interview with author Linda Williams JacksonAs a huge fan of Linda Williams Jackson’s previous middle-grade novels ( The Lucky Ones , Midnight without a Moon , A Sky Full of...
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Meet Literary Agent Michaela WhatnallI’m excited to introduce you to literary agent Michaela Whatnall. You’re going to love getting to know them! Michaela Whatnall joined...
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STEM Tuesday — Brain/Psychology — Author InterviewWe are delighted to welcome Tanya Lloyd Kyi to the blog today. Tanya Kyi is the author of more than 30 books for children and young...
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Interview with Author Cathy Carr and Book Giveaway!Cathy Carr is the author of the award-winning novel, 365 Days to Alaska , which is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Bank Street...
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Embrace Your Secret ArtistSome time ago, a friend from grade school texted me a photo of an old news clipping he had found among his grandfather’s papers. It was a...
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Not (Always) the Lonely: Books About Only ChildrenMy friend Nicole—a fellow only child—recently sent me an article from The Atlantic entitled, “Why Are People Weird About Only Children?”...
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STEM Tuesday — Brain/Psychology — Writing Tips & ResourcesThe STEM Tuesday Gods Smiled. The STEM Tuesday gods must be smiling on me. First, the monthly Writing Tips & Resources posting...
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Diversity in MG Lit #46 January & February 2024Last fall was a particularly hectic time for me. I had deadlines for both a novel and a picture book. I missed a few diverse titles that I think...
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ICYMI: 2023 Award WinnersThe new year is all about looking forward but in case you missed it, 2023 was loaded with middle grade books that inspired, challenged and...
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WNDMG Wednesday: Author Interview with Maleeha SiddiquiWNDMG Wednesday: Author Interview with Maleeha Siddiqui I’m so excited to be able to introduce you to accomplished middle grade author...
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STEM Tuesday — Brain/Psychology — In the ClassroomThe books I read for this month covered an interesting mix of brain science and psychology. Your Amazing Brain: The Epic...
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Painting with an Allegorical BrushThe messages we convey through our storytelling are important and lasting, and those that are evident but not directly stated offer readers plenty...
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Interview & Giveaway with Amie Darnell Specht & Shannon Hitchcock!Amie competing in the GUMBO Races (Games Uniting Mind and Body) Welcome to the Mixed-Up Files, Amie and Shannon. We’re thrilled to have you...
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STEM Tuesday — Brain/Psychology — Book ListThe brain is one of the most fascinating organs of the body. Here are some books that will help you understand and...
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The Fifth Hero: Escape Plastic Island—An Interview with Bill DoyleAn interactive book that addresses climate change? I’m in! I had the pleasure of reading The Fifth Hero: Escape Plastic Island and...
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American Library Association 2024 Youth Media AwardsOn January 22, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults...
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February New ReleasesFebruary is here, and it’s a leap year, which means you have a extra day to fill. Why not grab one of these New Releases to help you...
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STEM Tuesday — Pests that Bug Us — Author InterviewWelcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a fun feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go S cience- T ech- E ngineering- M...
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Interview with author Joan Marie GalatKnown as the “Star Lady,” thanks to her interest in astronomy and outer space, Joan Marie Galat is an award winning and bestselling author...
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Interview with Shaun David Hutchinson, author of The School for Invisible BoysToday we’re welcoming author Shaun David Hutchinson to Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors. Shaun’s latest book, The School For Invisible...
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How do you manage the muse?How do you manage the muse? That is a question that comes up a lot, and I admit I haven’t entirely figured it out. But I’ve...
