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Posts by Amanda MacGregor

May 24, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Take 5: Recent graphic novels reviews

I continue to mostly just want to read graphic novels. That works out well, because so do so many of the kids at school. So here are a few quick post-it note reviews of books I read this past week (and one book a student read).

May 23, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Middle School Angst in the Sunshine State, a guest post by Nina Moreno

So, why did I—an introverted indoor kid—write a story about a tween joining so many clubs? Because, much like Maggie, I was once determined to define myself.

May 20, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

How I WILL PROTECT YOU Fills a Gap in Holocaust Education, a guest post by Danica Davidson

Eva passed away just 15 days after we accepted Little, Brown’s offer for the finished manuscript. She was on an education trip at Auschwitz when this happened. She wanted this book to reach every child out there.

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Post-It Note Reviews: Gothic tropes, post-apocalyptic friendship, small town Minnesota, and more!

May 19, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Quick reviews of new and forthcoming books.

Book Review: Let the Monster Out by Chad Lucas

May 18, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

It might be the "creepy" factor that will interest kids in picking up this book, but it's the layers to the story and the complicated, authentic characters that will keep kids reading.

Book Review: The Science of Being Angry by Nicole Melleby

May 17, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

I can't think of any book that really captures what it's like to deal with that anger inside of you and the fallout from it like this one does.

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2022 Middle Grade Books to Have on Your Radar, Part Two

May 16, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Let's look at some exciting middle grade books coming out in the second half of 2022!

2022 Picture Books to Have on Your Radar, part two

May 13, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Let's look at some exciting picture books coming out in the second half of 2022!

Book Mail: Ants, AI, a Magic School, the Tin Man, eco anxiety, and more!

May 12, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Get out those TBR lists--It's time for book mail!

Cover Reveal: The Art of Insanity, with guest post by Christine Webb

May 11, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

A first look at the cover of THE ART OF INSANITY, an October 2022 YA about a girl newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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