Take Five: LGBTQIA+ Middle Grade Novels
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
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Environmental Mystery for Middle Grade Readers, a guest post by Rae Chalmers
Bear and Olivia show us that with small changes in our lives, we can and should protect these animals and our small corner of the world.
From Page to Planet: Inspiring Young Environmental Champions Through Fiction, a guest post by Dana Klisanin
Author and psychologist Dana Klisanin discusses Eco Anxiety and middle grade readers as we approach Earth Day 2024 (April 22)
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Geek is the New Black: Meme the Apps (Using iPhone apps and your photos to create memes, I rate the apps)
“How do you make your graphics?” I get asked that question a lot. The truth is, I use a variety of tools, including PowerPoint (for a quick image), Publisher (for posters) and sometimes GIMP (I am still not very good with this program and don’t know how to do text [...]
Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Today John Green’s newest title, The Fault in Our Stars, was released. If you have not read anything by John Green, I highly recommend that you do so. Now. Seriously. John Green writes realistic fiction with an authentic and gripping teen voice. His earlier work, Looking for Alaska, won the [...]
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How to Put Together an Anthology of Super Stories for Readers Who Live in Middle School: A Play, a guest post by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt
You know, what we’re really talking about is empowerment—feeling like even the smallest parts of us have power and worth. That could be super important to a middle school kid.
Book Review: Keeping Pace by Laurie Morrison
Full of supportive, well-rounded secondary characters (who, importantly don't just support Grace but challenge her and help her see her way through things), this look at identity, relationships, and goals is a great read with the important reminder that you are more than just your accomplishments.
Finding Answers to a Not-So-Simple Question, a guest post by Christina Matula
Author Christina Matula discusses the newest book in her Holly-Mei series, The Not-So-Simple Question
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The Tortured Poets Department Poetry Party Part 2: DIY Frames for Your Instant Photos
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen shares a variety of DIY craft ideas to display photos
On Middle Grade and the Present Moment, a guest post by Anne Ursu
These books all share anxiety as a theme, but in conversation with each other they feel like they are capturing something essential about the power of middle grade books.
The Tortured Poets Department Inspired Poetry Packs for National Poetry Month and Album Release (April 19)
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen outlines a poetry themed album release party for Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department
A Book of My Own, a guest post by Abby Cooper
At the end of 2023, I established a 501©3 organization called A Book of My Own. There are so many things out of our control in this ever-challenging world - but getting books to kids who need them? That is something I can do.
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