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All You Need to Know About Libro.fmIf you’ve been curious about Libro.fm, this post will answer all your questions about this audiobook service. I’ll also get into how it compares...
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Review | Half Moon SummerDrew and Mia were born on the same day in Half Moon Bay, California, but their lives have taken different paths. When Mia returns to Half Moon Bay...
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The Best Non-Fiction Animal BooksBooks about animals are often a big hit for kids, whether they're fiction or non-fiction. Today, I'm sharing 20 of the best non-fiction books...
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The Best Book Series for 13 Year OldsUnfortunately, as kids get older, it seems there are fewer engaging book series for them. For this post, I've hunted down almost 20 of the best...
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50+ Middle Grade Books About Mental Illness48 hopeful middle-grade books about mental illness accurately depicting the struggles of mental health issues -- from anxiety (OCD, PTSD),...
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10+ Diary Style Books for TweensThe more I read, the more personal quirks I find. I recently discovered that I really like diary style middle grade books. These are books written...
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Review | The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinnMaudie is a sweet, autistic girl spending the summer with her dad. When her dad’s home is razed in a California wildfire, they move to the small...
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The Best Audiobooks Narrated by the AuthorsListening to audiobooks is such an enjoyable experience for me. But -- especially for non-fiction titles -- listening to audiobooks narrated by...
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20+ Ridiculously Funny Chapter Books for KidsThere's a reason why funny chapter books are so popular: Kids love them! We already have a longer list of funny middle grade books, but on this...
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Graphic Novel Review | Picture Day by Sarah SaxMiddle schooler Viv is tired of being boring and ordinary. She wants to amass social media followers and be a trendsetter like some of her...
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Book Series for 2nd GradersBook series for 2nd graders are important because kids at this age are new to chapter books and there's no better way to keep them hooked than to...
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Review | The Unofficial Lola Bay Fan ClubSixth graders Iris and her best friend Leeza love singer Lola Bay. But after some mean girls take over their plan to start an official Lola Bay...
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Short Family Audiobooks Under 6 Hours LongShort audiobooks are great for road trips, evenings with family, or just for building listening stamina. I think 6 hours is a good point as a...
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The Best Middle Grade Books About DadsFather-child relationships can be incredibly impactful for kids. Unfortunately, like all parent relationships, some fathers do more harm than...
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Review | Coop Knows the ScoopWhen a dead body is found in Coop’s small town, he and his best friends Justice and Liberty are intrigued and want to help solve the mystery. But...
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Chris Baron on the Gray (+ Book Trailer)The Gray is Chris Baron's newest middle grade book. I chatted with him about writing prose after having written two books in verse. We also talked...
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The Best Book Series for TeensMany parents struggle to maintain the love their kids had for reading in middle school. I've found that like with younger kids, finding good book...
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100 Black Middle-Grade BooksBlack middle-grade books are a rarity. Trust me, in sourcing the books for this book list, it was hard to find recommendations. Many...
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The Best Books for 10 Year GirlsI'll say it right off the bat: The best books for 10-year-old girls are books any 10 year old would enjoy, regardless of their gender. But I get...
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Graphic Novel Review | Lo and BeholdAddie has reluctantly moved across the country with her dad for his summer job in the virtual reality industry. He's working on research to use VR...
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Books Like The Remarkable Journey of Coyote SunriseFor this post, I’ve chosen six great titles about road trips, grief, and finding community. Most importantly, all of these stories have plenty of...
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The Best Full Cast AudiobooksIf you've been around here for a minute, you would know that I love audiobooks. My favorite kinds of audiobooks are full-cast audiobooks....
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Books for 6 Year OldsGood books for 6-year-olds fall into two major categories: books you read aloud to them and books most 6 year olds can read on their own. This...
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Review | Miracle by Karen ChowAfter a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Amie’s Ba-ba (with whom she had a close relationship) dies, leaving her with the mother she feels...
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100+ Best Asian Middle-Grade BooksI'm a huge fan of books by authors of Asian descent -- Asian middle-grade books are no exception. For this list, I've curated a wide range of...
