Middle School

Tag: Middle School

October 25, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

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.

September 26, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Play Like a Girl by Misty Wilson with illustrations by David Wilson

While I loved watching her play football and follow her interest despite the judgmental and at times unwelcoming atmosphere, I really loved watching her become herself. A truly fantastic look at navigating the complexities of growing up.

August 3, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

A Deep Dive Into Middle School, a guest post by Jessica Speer

During the middle school years, kids are in different phases of development, navigating puberty, exploring their identities, and transitioning from childhood into young adulthood. To say a lot is going on would be an understatement.

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

May 23, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

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.

Change Doesn’t Paws for Anyone: Growing Up with Katie the Catsitter, a guest post by Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue

February 18, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Change can be cathartic! Change can be the thing that makes you grow! We wanted to create a tale that says you don’t have to choose a best friend. A story that says everyone deals with self-doubt sometimes. A story that says there’s always some gray and no real good guys and bad guys—everyone is flawed and that’s okay.

Book Review: Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year by Nina Hamza

June 22, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Ahmed's story about courage, identity, and trying on personalities shows that while it may be okay to fake it till you make it, the real best thing is getting to just be who you are.