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STEM Tuesday — Spooky and Scary Science– In the ClassroomI admit it, I’m a wimp. There were some books on this month’s list that I didn’t even attempt. I read a book about yellow fever years...
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Interview with Author Jessica VitalisThis week I chatted with Jessica Vitalis about her new middle grade novel COYOTE QUEEN. (Available 10/10 Greenwillow Books) I am so excited for...
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Author Spotlight: Stephan PastisYou’re in for an extra-special treat, Mixed-Up friends! Today, Stephan Pastis , the author/illustrator of the wildly popular and critically...
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WNDMG – Interview with Adrianna CuevasWelcome Adrianna Cuevas! It is my extreme pleasure to welcome Adrianna Cuevas to the blog today. Not only is she an incredibly talented...
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STEM Tuesday — Spooky and Scary Science– Book ListWho needs a shivery, shuddery story about werewolves and zombies when there are truly scary things living all around us? American...
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Banned Books Week 2023October 1-7 is Banned Books Week! For over 40 years, this annual event has amplified the voices of librarians, readers, writers, publishers,...
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October New ReleasesThe leaves are falling and the scent of pumpkin spice is wafting out of coffee houses everywhere. Two sure signs that October is finally here. So,...
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Great Reads for Young Music LoversHere are seven great reads for young music lovers, both fiction and nonfiction. These books feature—in unusual ways— musical theatre, young...
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Book RenovationsMy three little boys are very vigorous tub-takers. They jump, splash, stick things to the walls, and in some cases, tear those same things off...
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STEM Tuesday — Robotics and Artificial Intelligence– Author InterviewSTEM Tuesday– Robotics and Artificial Intelligence — Interview with Author Darcy Pattison Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a...
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Author Interview with Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowDebut Author Interview with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow on her Middle Grade novel GROUNDED I’m so excited to be able to interview the...
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Interview with Sachi Ediriweera — Author of EnlightenedWe’re excited to have Sachi Ediriweera on here today to talk about his new release. Let’s start with learning a bit more about you, Sachi, and...
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STEM Tuesday — Robotics and Artificial Intelligence– Writing Tips & ResourcesAI & Robots Activities When beginning to research this month’s topics (AI & Robots) I needed to look no further than my...
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Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Carole and Jeffery Boston WeatherfordYou’ve in for a special treat, Mixed-Up friends! Joining us on the blog today are Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Weatherford,...
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Back To School Books!Back-to-school can be exciting and nerve-wracking for kids, but nothing soothes the soul better than a good book. To help kids get back into...
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WNDMG Wednesday – Interview with Barbara Binns and Why We Need Diverse HeroesWelcome Barbara Binns! When I read her amazing book, Unlawful Orders, I knew I had to convince Barbara to let me interview her for We...
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Educational Intimidation BillsA new report released by PEN America documents a rise in laws that are designed to intimidate educators and librarians. The aim of these laws is...
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STEM Tuesday — Robotics and Artificial Intelligence– In the ClassroomNot long ago, robots and artificial intelligence were the imagination of science fiction books and movies. Yet every day, advances in...
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Author Spotlight: Landra Jennings + a GIVEAWAYIn today’s Author Spotlight, Jo Hackl chats with author Landra Jennings about her new middle-grade novel, Wand (Clarion Books,...
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10 Reasons I Love Middle Grade Spooky BooksWe’re heading into the spooky season, but I’m a member of a group of writers, Spooky Middle Grade, that promotes the fact that spooky...
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Monsters, Marvels, and Middle Grade with Alysa WishingradI first met Alysa Wishingrad on Clubhouse. If you’re not...
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STEM Tuesday — Robotics and Artificial Intelligence– Book ListThere’s no denying it, we can’t escape the growing fields of robotics and...
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It Found Us: Lindsay Currie InterviewDo you know a child or student who LOVES scary? They will really enjoy Lindsay Currie’s books. Her newest book, It Found Us , is coming out...
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Happy Birthday to A Horse Named Sky!We are delighted to wish Happy Birthday to A Horse Named Sky , which Greenwillow Books just released. It’s the third in Rosanne...
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Editor/Agent Spotlight: Agent Ali Herring of Spencerhill AssociatesHi Ali, I’m so excited to welcome you to our Editor/Agent Spotlight here on the Mixed Up Files, thanks so much for joining us! Ali Herring...
