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Karen Jensen, MLS, April 22, 2024 | Earth Day, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fiction, Mind the Middle, Mind the Middle Project
Author Kristin L. Gray shares middle grade books about saving planet Earth
Amanda MacGregor, April 22, 2024 | Guest Post
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.
Amanda MacGregor, April 22, 2024 | Guest Post
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.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 […]
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
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