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Back to School with STEM Tuesday!!Hello Amazing teachers, homeschoolers, and parents. We at STEM Tuesday wish you all a wonderful 2023-2024 school...
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Author Spotlight: Ciera BurchToday, we welcome author Ciera Burch to shine in the Author Spotlight. Her MG debut novel, Finch House , is out September 5th from...
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Fab Fair Middle Grade FindsI’ve been thinking about their lately. It’s the best end of summer celebration, and it’s a tradition in many states. Here in...
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August is National Dog MonthAugust is National Dog Month and as an elementary school librarian, I can tell you these four-legged canines are a BIG deal to young readers....
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Books for Maui AuctionAs the tragic devastation caused by the Maui fires continues to weigh on hearts across the world, we all look for ways that we can help. Enter...
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Science Writing is not JUST for Nonfiction BooksWhat kind of kids’ books do you think of when I say “science”? Probably nonfiction. I mean, let’s face it. There are TONS of amazing...
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STEM Tuesday– Food Science — Interview with Author Carla MooneyToday we have a special interview for you. It’s with one of our own STEM Tuesday crew!! I get to interview author...
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Great reads to celebrate National Poet’s Day!Yay for National Poet’s Day! To celebrate this day dedicated to creating and appreciating poetry, the following are some great titles...
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Worldbuilding for MG WritersIt’s back-to-school time for ELA classrooms soon! While we as teachers, parents, homeschooling families, and librarians might hear occasional...
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Diversity in MG Lit #44 Aug & Sept 2023The fall book season is upon us. There are many new diverse books to highlight. As always my selection is shaped by the ARCs I receive at the...
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STEM Tuesday– Food Science — Writing Tips & ResourcesShaping Delicious Stories With Nut Grafs This month’s tasty Food Science books have me going a bit nutty for nut graphs, a term that comes from...
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WNDMG Wednesday- Interview with Anna E JordanIllustration by: Aixa Perez-Prado WNDMG Wednesday – Debut Author Interview I’m super excited to be able to introduce you and interview...
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STEM Tuesday– Food Science — In the ClassroomAsk a group of children what their favorite foods are, and the responses you’ll receive will be as varied and unique as the...
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Interview & Critique Giveaway with Agent Christie MeGillWelcome to the Mixed-Up Files, Christie ! We’re thrilled to have you here. Can you share how you became an agent…and what a typical day is like...
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Debut Author Interview – Wendy ParrisWelcome Wendy! It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Wendy Parris to the Mixed-Up Files today. The debut of a first book is such an...
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Perfect End of Summer New ReleasesAs the dog days of summer roll into the early days of school, check out these exciting titles coming out this month! This list is sure to please...
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STEM Tuesday– Food Science — Book ListFood science focuses on many facets of our food system: chemistry, biology, nutrition, engineering and more! The books...
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Author Interview: Deke Moulton, DON’T WANT TO BE YOUR MONSTERWelcome to MUF, Deke Moulton. Deke (rhymes with ‘geek’) Moulton’s debut novel, DON’T WANT TO BE YOUR MONSTER, is out August 1, 2023....
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STEM Tuesday– Entomology– Author InterviewWelcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview & Book Giveaway , a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go S cience- T...
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The Magic of Writing Middle Grade: It’s All About Remembering the Child’s PerspectiveMiddle grade is without a doubt magical. And by magical, I don’t mean that it’s all witches, elixirs, and pixies. But there’s certainly...
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YAY for New STEM/STEAM Books!Looking for a new great read? Check out these new releases from some of our STEM Tuesday team! That’s right, they don’t just write...
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Author Spotlight: Chris BaronI’ve been a fan of Chris Baron’s work since 2019, when I fell in love with his debut MG novel in verse, All of Me . My...
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STEM Tuesday– Entomology– Writing Tips & ResourcesLittle and Literary When most people see a book about Onthophagus acumiantus , they might give it a pass. A book...
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Space Travel and LEGOs: Interview with Author Jennifer SwansonWe’re excited to have Jennifer Swanson on here today to talk about her two new releases. Let’s start with learning a bit more about her, and...
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Writing Across Age Bands – A Conversation with Author Julie BuxbaumI will forever fangirl over Julie Buxbaum. My love for her work began in July of 2016. This picture was the start of my love affair...
