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STEM Tuesday — Pests that Bug Us — Writing Tips and ResourcesBugs offer wonderful opportunities for creativity and science. This week’s blog discusses art activities and the connection to science....
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For Kids: Publish Your WritingImage by pch.vector on Freepik Are you a budding writer? Students may think only adults can get published, but there are magazines...
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STEM Tuesday — Pests that Bug Us — In the ClassroomLeeches, bedbugs, and plagues! These books focus on some of the plants, pests, and parasites that share our...
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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. KingAs we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it’s a great time to recognize the value of authors and illustrators who...
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Pairing Middle Grade Fiction with a Nonfiction TextJanuary. The time of year when things slow down. The holidays are over. School is back in session. Sometimes all you want to do is snuggle up with...
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STEM Tuesday — Pests that Bug Us — Book ListLeeches, bedbugs, and plagues! These books focus on some of the plants, pests, and parasites that share our home and, in some cases,...
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Writing Neurodivergent Characters with Jenna GrinsteadJenna Grinstead I am honored to bring Jenna Grinstead to the blog today. I could go on and on about Jenna. She’s a great friend, a...
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The Importance of Arab Books plus an Arab MG Book listThe importance of Arab books plus an Arab MG Book List With the world news being full of conflict, it can be hard for young people, as well as...
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STEM Tuesday Special New Year’s Edition 2024So this is the new year? “People like us who believe in physics know that the distinction between past, present, and future is...
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January 2024 New Releases!Happy 2024 to all our readers! Here are some great new middle-grade books to start your year off right. Alterations by Ray...
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Editor/Agent Spotlight: Editor Rachel Stark of Disney-HyperionI’m so excited to welcome Rachel Stark, editor at Disney-Hyperion, to the Mixed-Up Files! Rachel (they/them) is an editor, marketer, and...
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Top 20 Writing Resolutions for 2024Like you, I’ve got a full lineup of goals for 2024. The new year offers a time to look at what’s most important. My most pressing and...
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STEM Tuesdsay– Award-winning STEM/STEAM Books– Interview with Sarah and Richard CampbellWelcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview , a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go S cience- T ech- E ngineering- M...
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AI as a Tool in Children’s WritingSteering the literary world into a captivating era, the integration of artificial intelligence in children’ s AI-generated image from...
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Ring in The New Year With Middle Grade Books!The New Year is just around the corner, so there is much to celebrate! Along with resolutions and fresh starts, there is an epic batch of middle...
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STEM Tuesdsay– Award-winning STEM/STEAM Books– Writing Tips & ResourcesWhat makes an award-winning book? This month, we’re spotlighting award-winning STEM/STEAM Books. The selected titles are a diverse...
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Diversity in MG Lit #45 November and December 2023Special shout out this month to diverse holiday books. A personal favorite is Nicholas the Maker by Brian W Parker. He is the author...
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Author Spotlight: Sheila TurnageIn today’s Author Spotlight, Jo Hackl chats with author Sheila Turnage about her new children’s historical fiction book, Island of...
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Cover Reveal – The Lost ForestThe Lost Forest I have a special treat today … MUF gets the exclusive opportunity to reveal the gorgeous new cover for The Lost...
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STEM Tuesdsay– Award-winning STEM/STEAM Books– In the ClassroomThe post STEM Tuesdsay– Award-winning STEM/STEAM Books– In the Classroom appeared first on From The Mixed Up Files .
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STEM Tuesday– Award-winning STEM/STEAM Books– Book ListAs the year comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate some of the incredible STEM books that have been published in the past few years. All of...
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MIND THE MIDDLE!Still reeling from Goodreads’ elimination of Children’s & Middle Grade and Graphic Novels in their 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards?...
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The Power of the RereadIn 2011 when my twins were still in high school, our local school held its annual Academic Awards/National Honor Society Initiation/Hall of Fame...
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Ho! Ho! Ho! December New ReleasesJust in time for the holidays, check out these new releases! Make sure to put them on your Wish List…or pick up a copy or two for your...
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Agent Spotlight: Kaitlyn Sanchez + PITCH PARTY!I’m thrilled to have agent Kaitlyn Sanchez back at the Mixed-Up Files. I was beyond excited when she first became an agent and have...
