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Realistic Fiction for 3rd GradersIf you've been on the hunt for realistic fiction 3rd graders love, this is the list for you. Third graders are special because this is when many...
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Best Chapter Books for 2nd GradersFinding chapter books for second graders can be tough, because these kids are often new to reading and we don't want to discourage them with bulky...
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Review | Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak SpanishAt 6-feet-tall and 180-pounds, eighth-grader Marcus Vega is hard to miss. Despite using his size to protect smaller kids who are often bullied at...
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Best Middle Grade Books About Art, Crafting and PhotographyAs a huge fan of art and a photographer myself, finding these best middle grade books about art, crafting and photography made me squeal. Many of...
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March 2024 New Middle Grade BooksHello, and welcome to a new monthly release post! March is a packed month for new middle grade releases and I'm thrilled to share so many...
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Cathy Carr on Writing “Complicated” Stories for KidsI love it when authors have a distinctive writing style that draws you in from the first page. Cathy Carr is one of such authors for me. I adored...
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Nonfiction Audiobooks for KidsNonfiction audiobooks are a great way for kids to become more interested in informational reading, especially when they discover that nonfiction...
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Review | Jackpot17-year-old Rico has a lot on her plate. She works the afternoon shift at the Gas n Go and spends the rest of her free time looking after her...
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Read Aloud Books for 6th GradeClassroom read-alouds are a terrific way to generate interest in new books and help intimidated readers get into a good, but longer book. They...
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Review | The A&A Detective Agency #1 (The Fairfleet Affair)Asha and Alex are two besties who’ve founded a detective agency. Their first real gig comes when the beloved eccentric chairman of a museum in...
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30+ Best Middle-Grade Books Under 250 PagesI define short middle-grade books as middle-grade books under 250 pages. Once we're past that 250-page mark, it can be tough for beginning or...
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8 Books for Teens Who Like One of Us Is LyingI didn't buy into the Karen McManus hype for a long time, but once I finally listened to One of Us is Lying last year, I was SOLD. Her books also...
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The Best Books for 13 Year OldsAge 13 is such a precious spot -- new to teenhood but still kinda, sorta a tween. These books for 13 year olds will help your kids keep their love...
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Review | A Million ViewsBrewster Gaines is a loner obsessed with making videos, and his number one goal is to go viral on YouTube. For his latest video idea, he recruits...
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Laurie Morrison on Writing a Middle Grade RomanceLaurie Morrison is one of my favorite middle grade authors. I fell in love with her ability to create strong, relatable female characters in her...
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Review | Connect The DotsOliver and Frankie are 6th-grade besties trying to get through each day and avoid the lunch room bully when a new girl, Matilda, moves into their...
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30 Best Black Young Adult NovelsA (not by any means exhaustive) list of 30 superb young adult novels by black authors featuring black protagonists. Get stacking! The post 30...
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Picture Books About LoveLove is a beautiful emotion, and children are constantly learning about feelings. This list of picture books about love feature darling stories...
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Bug Books for KidsDo you know a kid who loves the feel of multiple legs crawling on their skin? Do you have a kid who relishes the thought of multiple eyes staring...
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Review | GlitchCadets Regan Fitz and Elliot Mason are two "Glitchers" in an academy for learning how to time travel and stop "Butterflies"—rebels traveling...
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Nonfiction Books for 8th Graders8th grade readers are interested in a huge variety of nonfiction books. Some 8th graders are ready for more mature or complex content, while...
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Allie Millington on Olivetti, her Debut About a Talking TypewriterEvery year, I keep my eye out for two things in the middle grade book world: Delightful surprises and debut authors! Allie Millington’s...
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Books for 8th Graders Who Don’t Like to ReadKids who profess to hate reading can befuddle parents and educators who LOVE reading (what do you mean “reading is boring?!), but it’s...
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February 2024 New Middle Grade BooksWelcome to a brand new month! February is a slightly heavier release month than January was and I suspect the number of titles out will continue...
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Review | NerdCrushSummary: NerdCrush Ramona is a shy 16-year-old who loves cosplay. After she leaves a picture of her cosplay character with a poem in her crush’s...
