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Tag: Middle Grade
Book Review: Morning Sun in Wuhan by Ying Chang Compestine
This well-written, compassionate story of the early days of Covid was an insightful peek into a place many have now heard about but may not really know anything about.
Writing for the Voiceless, a guest post by Nanci Turner Steveson
Follow along as we celebrate the release of Midnight at the Shelter with behind-the-scenes looks from author Nanci Turner Steveson, plus 5 chances to win a copy!
Book Review: Windswept by Margi Preus
This fascinating story of adventure, truth, and impossible tasks will keep readers riveted as they follow the Youngers to places they never thought they'd visit. An excellent read.
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Insides and Outsides, a guest post by Sashi Kaufman
Everyone knows you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover. But everyone does it. Especially in middle school. When I was in middle school I was obsessed with my proverbial cover.
What We Carry in Our Guts, a guest post by Lindsey Stoddard
THE REAL DEAL is a story about grief and coping and hope. It’s a story about connections, the ones we refuse to give up and the new ones we are brave enough to create. It’s an ode to the things that bring us joy.
Old Friend, New Story: Garvey in the Dark, a guest post by Nikki Grimes
I had no intention of writing a children's book set against the pandemic. None. And yet, and yet...I felt compelled. Ultimately, I surrendered to the impossible and set out to write Garvey in the Dark.
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Book Review: The Rat Queen by Pete Hautman
An excellent story about truth, betrayal, responsibility, and consequences. A fantastic read.
Next Question, Please, a guest post by Pete Hautman
At nearly every school visit some kid will ask me, “How long does it take to write a book?”To really talk about how long it takes to write a book, one must decide what “writing” is, and when the process begins.
2022 Middle Grade Debut Novels: A Gaggle of “Onlies,” a guest post by Kellye Crocker
As I started writing Dad’s Girlfriend and Other Anxieties, it was clear 12-year-old Ava was an only child. Although Ava’s situation is somewhat unusual—her mom died shortly after giving birth—Ava isn’t alone in her “onliness.”
When We Come Together, Our Voices are Stronger, a guest post by A. M. Dassu
Stories are a vital tool in showing there is nothing to fear, that there is another side to the narrative we might have been told. It is only through such stories that we can learn about—and from—different lives and cultures, and hopefully bring people together.
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