100 Scope Notes
Amanda MacGregor, April 19, 2024 | Take 5
What a wonderful world we live in to see so much great representation in middle grade.
Amanda MacGregor, April 18, 2024 | Guest Post
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.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 17, 2024 | Earth Day
Author and psychologist Dana Klisanin discusses Eco Anxiety and middle grade readers as we approach Earth Day 2024 (April 22)
Amanda MacGregor, April 17, 2024 | Guest Post
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.
Amanda MacGregor, April 17, 2024 | Book Reviews
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.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 16, 2024 | 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
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 16, 2024 | Crafts, DIY, Teen Programming, Teen Programming in a Box
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen shares a variety of DIY craft ideas to display photos
Amanda MacGregor, April 16, 2024 | Guest Post
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.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 15, 2024 | National Poetry Month, Poetry
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen outlines a poetry themed album release party for Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department
Amanda MacGregor, April 15, 2024 | Guest Post
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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