A Fuse #8 Production
May 17, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Part of why we're focusing on middle grade this year on TLT is because discoverability can feel so challenging, with chain stores stocking less MG than ever before. New authors face an even bigger challenge because kids (and their grown-ups) often gravitate toward established authors they know they will like.
May 15, 2024 by Rachel Strolle
Teen librarian Rachel Strolle shares new YA LGBTQIA+ titles to help you read and build book rainbows for Pride (and all year round)
May 10, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
When kids at school say there are "no good books" to read, I send them to two places: graphic novels or the list of short books/books under 250 pages.
May 3, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
We are lucky to live in a time where there is just so much wonderful middle grade coming out. There's no reason to hear a middle schooler say "I'm bored" this summer.
April 26, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
These kinds of books are a great way to "taste" stories from a bunch of authors and discover new favorites!
April 25, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
You know what is a terrible term? Sandwich Generation. Because I like sandwiches, but I for sure do NOT like being part of the Sandwich Generation. Yes, this is related to this post. Bear with me. This post has LOTS of post-it reviews because I have spent LOTS of time at my mom’s helping care […]
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April 19, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
April 12, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Just in time for National Poetry Month, check out these novels in verse!
April 5, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
These Take Five lists can help you with collection development, displays, reading lists, and more
March 29, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Today's list is of new and forthcoming nonfiction.
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A Fuse #8 Production
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