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Out Now: How I Saved the World by Victoria J. Coe!
Victoria J. Coe is the best-selling author of the popular Fenway and Hattie chapter book series written from the perspective of Fenway, an energetic Jack Russell Terrier. And when she’s not writing, you’ll often find her dancing on her Instagram as she shares behind the scenes sneak peeks into the…
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Author Interview with Megan E. Freeman
With two starred reviews, The Secret to Belonging is already getting the attention it deserves. And, when given the opportunity to interview Megan E. Freeman, I jumped at the chance. I’ve touted my praise for Alone across a number of blog posts, was excited to see a companion novel, and…
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Kate DiCamillo Read Alikes
Have you ever read an autor’s work and felt like you could read just about anything they ever write again? That’s how I feel about Kate DiCamillo. She’s a two-time Newbery Medal winner and her work ranges from out-of-this-world hysterical, to heartfelt and emotional. She has a way with words…
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25 Books Written by Celebrity Authors
You might not have thought about this topic before, but there are a lot of celebrities out there who have written children’s books. I’ve included 25 titles on this list and barely scratched the surface of the number of books out there. While I have conflicting feelings about celebrity authors,…
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Pairing Classics with Contemporary Titles
About five years ago I created a book list of classic middle grade titles and included a contemporary option that had a similar theme or feel. I loved the idea so much, I thought I’d expand the list by adding eight more classics paired with their own contemporary titles. Classic…
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Historical Fiction for Middle Grade Readers
Today I’m sharing a list of books that are probably one of my favorite genres. And this has been a favorite genre since I was little. I grew up in the era of the original American Girls – Felicity, Kirsten, Samantha, and Molly. And I even remember when the company…
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15 Audiobooks for Teens
If you have a teen who used to be an avid reader and has fallen out of the habit of reading because they are super busy with school, extracurriculars, a job, and more – have them try audiobooks! Audiobooks are a great way to read while also doing something else…
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A Rambler Steals Home (and My Heart)
Synopsis: Derby Christmas Clark is a rambler – she travels around the country selling Christmas trees and hot cocoa in the winter and hot dogs and sweet potato fries in the summer with her father and brother in their RV. Derby loves summertime because it means parking in one spot…
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Book Review: The Ghosts of Greenglass House
Synopsis: Milo is hoping for a quiet holiday vacation, especially after last year when a number of unwanted guests showed up at his parent’s inn, but that wish disappears into the cold when a number of intentional (yet unexpected) and unintentional guests appear just before Christmas. Will Milo be able to…
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Book Review: Calling My Name
Calling My Name by Liara Tamani is the story of Taja a young teen growing up in Houston, Texas with her family and friends. Taja knows what her parents expect of her – spend quality time with the family, get good grades, go to church every Sunday and abstinence is…
