Heavy Medal
March 28, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Jasmine Warga’s funny and touching story was the perfect addition to our literature circle this year. Incorporating coding, a team robotics challenge, and an exploration of the connection between music and emotion added a rich dimension to our study of A Rover’s Story.
March 22, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Today's list is of new and forthcoming middle grade fantasies.
March 21, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Louder Than Hunger is a book that everyone needs to read so that we can all understand what it’s like to feel so small that you want to disappear completely.
March 20, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
By pairing these novels with music from the corresponding time period, librarians can provide readers with a multi-sensory experience that enriches their understanding of history.
March 19, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Join author John Schu and 24/25 AASL President-Elect Becky Calzada Schu's new book, libraries, and books they want to share with librarians.
March 18, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Beyond the love of reading, the prospect of doing well in school, or even increased empathy for those around the reader, middle grade books offer something far more important: optimism.
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March 15, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
There's no shortage of middle grade characters who love to cook or bake!
March 15, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
A really nice look at how independence is often hard-fought and can come through unexpected paths. A solid upper middle grade read.
March 14, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Not every character name goes through a rigorous process—some are a little more random!—but this is one of those parts of the writing process that is pure fun for me. It can be challenging to settle on the right name, but when you do, it makes all the difference.
March 13, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
Warrior on the Mound will enhance readers’ knowledge of the history of Black Americans in baseball which started much earlier than 1947 when Jack Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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