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9 White Bird Read Alikes
R. J. Palacio’s White Bird is being adapted for the big screen, but with several delays, I hope that it becomes available later this year. Based in the same world as her hit book, Wonder, White Bird is the story of Julian’s grandmother. As a young Jewish girl, she was…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Forgotten Backlist Titles
With so many books being published each year and sometimes each month, it can be hard to remember all the amazing forgotten backlist titles that also exist. Browsing a used bookstore or public library is a great way to discover some of these older titles that amazing stories you don’t…
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15 Books for Reluctant Readers (Grades 3-5)
As kids transition into longer chapter books with fewer illustrations and more emphasis put on the text, it can be difficult to encourage already reluctant readers to try something new. Below, I’ve pulled together a rather wide range of titles from early chapter books to a handful of middle grade…
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12 Journal-Style Middle Grade Reads
If you’re looking for something a little different and oftentimes more accessible, check out these 12 journal-style middle grade reads. All of these are written in a journal/diary format which makes reading them a lot of fun and gives a unique perspective to the story. This post may contain affiliate…
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Top Ten Tuesday: One Word Titles
I’ve mentioned in the past that I love Top Ten Tuesday topics merely because it pulls together titles you wouldn’t typically see on the same list of books. Today’s theme of one word titles was an easy list to pull together with a focus on middle grade novels perfect for…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Book Covers In the Colors of My Country’s Flag
It’s the Fourth of July and being in the United States, I have the day off to celebrate our country’s independence day. This prompt was a little difficult for me because there really aren’t a ton of middle grade books that have white covers (which honestly makes sense). And since…
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22 Middle Grade Novels with Multiple Narrators
When done well, having multiple narrators for a novel is a really great way to see different perspectives of the same situation. I think this is really helpful for kids who are still learning about the world around them. Reading fiction has been shown to increase a reader’s empathy and…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing During the Second Half of 2023
I can’t believe June is almost over and we’re halfway through 2023! For today’s post, I’m focusing specifically on middle grade graphic novels as they’re one of the most popular collections in my library and we’re constantly looking for new titles to add. I think a lot of these titles…
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18 Middle Grade Books About Moving
Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, especially kids when trying to figure out how to start a new school, make new friends, and start new hobbies. Whether kids are actually moving or might have a new classmate that just moved to the area, these middle grade novels may…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Summer 2023 To-Read List
I need more hours in my day! I want to be able to read all the amazing books out there. There are so many great books being published during the summer – there are just a few of them. I’m excited to read some of my favorite authors and found…
