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The Best Non-Fiction Books for 1st GradersFirst graders are full of excitement and wonder about the world, so nonfiction books are perfect for these curious kids. This list of nonfiction...
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November 2023 New Middle Grade ReleasesWelcome to a brand new month! As the year winds down, we'll see fewer releases -- particularly in November and December. Happily, I do have...
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Review | Bubble TroubleSince her mom died during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been just Chloe and her dad. She worries about their finances, so when she has the chance to...
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Realistic Fiction Books for 4th GradersFourth graders often get the short end of the stick when it comes to middle grade books, so I always do a little dance when I read middle grade...
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The Best Chapter Books for 1st GradersIf you enjoyed my list of books for 1st graders (and were wishing for more chapter book options), you'll love this list of chapter books for 1st...
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Review | Lolo Weaver Swims UpstreamWillow (Lolo) Weaver’s summer is not going well. Her grandfather has recently died, her grandma isn’t herself, and she’s given away her...
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The Best Books for 9th GradersThese best books for ninth graders are one last step before gritty YA (honestly a lot of YA is really gritty these days). Ninth graders are...
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Non-Fiction Books for 6th GradersIf you're searching for engaging non-fiction books for 6th graders, then you've come to the right place. I've curated a list of 20 of our favorite...
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Review | The Wild Journey of Juniper BerrySummary: The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry Juniper and her family live off the grid, and she loves it. Her mom has warned her that life in...
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Kindle Rewards: All You Need to Know About Amazon’s Rewards ProgramAs a Kindle user who buys books a bit too often, I'm always looking for ways to get more bang for my buck. So, I was thrilled to discover that...
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Romance Books for 8th GradersUpper middle schoolers are always asking for romance books, and 8th graders, in particular, are probably ready for some sweet YA books in which...
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Review | The Smartest Kid in the UniverseSummary: The Smartest Kid in the Universe Twelve-year-old Jack is a no-stress student who doesn’t believe in working hard at school. He...
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The Best Mystery Books for TeensMystery books for teens (true mysteries, not dark thrillers) are so few are far between. I read over 20 books to make this list, and so many of...
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Review | The Stupendous SwitcherooSummary: The Stupendous Switcheroo What if you woke up to new powers every day? Such is the fate of our protagonist in this graphic novel-prose...
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Non-Fiction Books for 5th GradersRecommending nonfiction books for 5th graders may not be a natural response for many teachers and parents who love to read fiction. But as an...
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10 Books Like A Good Girl’s Guide to MurderIf you loved this popular teen mystery, then you’ll love these 10 teen books like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Recommending...
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Review | Farewell Cuba Mi IslaSummary: Farewell Cuba Mi Isla 1960, Cuba. Cousins Victoria and Jackie love living in their island country with their large family. When when...
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Middle Grade Books About Trauma RecoveryMore kids these days are exposed to traumatic experiences thanks to school shootings, an uptick in mental health disturbances, and of course,...
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Review | Tiger DaughterSummary: Tiger Daughter Wen is a first-gen daughter of Chinese immigrants living in Australia. Her dad is angry because he hasn’t been able to...
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25+ Best Native American Middle-Grade and YA BooksI'm embarrassed to say that I haven't read a ton of Native American middle-grade or YA literature. I think part of the reason is that they're just...
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Short Books for 4th GradersWith the boom in books for older middle schoolers (doesn’t it feel like all the middle grade book protagonists are 12 years old?), books for...
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Review | Accidental Trouble Magnet (Planet Omar #1)Summary: Accidental Trouble Magnet (Planet Omar #1) Omar is a young Muslim boy with a huge imagination. He and his family (his mom, dad, and two...
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75 Awesome Book Character Costumes Worth BuyingOver the years, literary celebrations have evolved to involve not only book clubs but globally appreciated holidays and school book days. For...
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35 Best Middle Grade Romance BooksI've had this list of middle grade books about crushes and romance on my mind for so long, but held back because "isn't middle school too young...
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The Best Books for 1st GradersIt’s finally that time! Your little first grader is getting more interested in reading, and you’re looking for engaging books for 1st...
