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In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
My mission is to create stories that teens can see themselves in and be entertained by so I can help them find a way through life despite what may have happened to them so far.
Riley will turn 22 this year. She is the reason we are Taylor Swift fans in our house. Taylor launched right around the time that Riley started listening to music. And I have raised 2 daughters now with Taylor Swift as the soundtrack of our lives. On Friday, Taylor Swift released her 11th album, The […]
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
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.
Author and psychologist Dana Klisanin discusses Eco Anxiety and middle grade readers as we approach Earth Day 2024 (April 22)
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.
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
Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fiction, Mind the Middle, Mind the Middle Project
|Author Christina Matula discusses the newest book in her Holly-Mei series, The Not-So-Simple Question
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen shares a variety of DIY craft ideas to display photos
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