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April Reading Wrap-Up!
Happy almost June, my friends! I realize that this post has reached an almost laughable level of lateness…but that is OK…we are just going to roll with it…as usual! Let’s just say that while April was an amazing month for books…May was nuts and this post just didn’t happen. Not a lot of reading happened either, but that is a post for another day…probably August at the rate I am pumping out blog posts! Ha! Anyway, we are here to talk about April. Oh what a great month for books it was! So, without further ado…let’s take a peek at my April Reading Wrap-Up! Three Cheers for April Reads! April…
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Middle-Grade May- My Top 5 New Releases!
“It’s gonna be Mayyy…” Please tell me you sang that in your best Justin Timberlake voice…if not…go back and try again…I’ll wait! Ok, May is on the horizon, my friends…so you know what that means. New Releases! May is looking to be another amazing month for middle-grade titles. So I have once again given myself the daunting task of picking just 5 new titles that I am most excited about! Without further ado, here are my Top 5 new middle-grade releases arriving in May! The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton First up we have The Marvellers. This is the first in a brand new series called The Marvellerverse and I couldn’t…
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3 Cheers for Bug on the Rug- Blog Tour!
If you have ever wondered what happens when a pug and a bug find themselves on the same rug…well, have I got the book for you! Bug on the Rug is the hilarious new release from author Sophia Gholz and it not only delivers the laughs, but it also delivers a great message on sharing and compromise! I am so thrilled to be joining my friends at Sleeping Bear Press for this Blog Tour to celebrate the release of Bug on the Rug! Let’s take a peek inside and see why I think this will be a fan favorite among the kids…and a fantastic tool for learning how to read!…
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High Seas Adventure with The Last Mapmaker
I have had The Last Mapmaker on my “gotta read it” list since I first found out it was being published. One look at the cover and I immediately knew it was going to be something I had to read. Well, that and the fact that it is written by the amazing Christina Soontornvat. She has been a favorite of mine since reading A Wish in the Dark to my kiddos. So, when Candlewick Press asked if I would like an Advanced Readers Copy…well, let’s just say I responded with a resounding YES! I am so thrilled to be sharing this book with you today. The Last Mapmaker is High…
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What’s New For April- Middle-Grade Books!
It’s that time, my friends. I have been searching, wandering, and exploring all of the new releases in the middle-grade realm…and have narrowed it down to 6. That’s right, 6 books that I am MOST excited to read in April. There is something SO exciting about the impending arrival of new books. New releases that have the potential to be “the next great read”. Ok, maybe I am just a nerd, but that’s OK! So, let’s just jump right in and check out What’s New for April in the Middle-Grade world! A Duet For Home by Karina Yan Glaser A Duet For Home has been on my radar for a…
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10 Middle-Grade FANTASY Books Featuring Strong Girls!
Last week I shared a post featuring 5 amazing middle-grade novels featuring strong female characters. This week, as promised, I have put together a collection of 10 of our very favorite middle-grade FANTASY books with strong, clever, and fierce young women! We have established that I love middle-grade books with my whole heart. But, if I had to pick just one type of middle-grade books…middle-grade fantasy would win the prize! These 10 books represent our favorite read-alouds, my favorite personal reads, and some of my kids favorite personal reads. Let’s check them out! Amari and the Night Brothers Up first has to be my girl Amari. We LOVED this book.…
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Mushroom Rain- A Beautiful New Book from Sleeping Bear Press
I am just going to come right out and say it. Homeschool Moms love mushrooms. If you follow any homeschool families on Instagram…then you will undoubtedly stumbled across a post or two dedicated to mushrooms. I dare say it might border on a love affair with these delightful fungi. So, this post is for all of you mushroom loving homeschool families. I have just received the most delightful and beautiful “Ode to Mushrooms”. Sleeping Bear Press has done it again…beautifully combined non-fiction with enchanting lyrical text. Huge thanks to Sleeping Bear Press for sending me a review copy! Who is ready to check out Mushroom Rain? Let’s take a peek!…
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5 Middle-Grade Books Featuring Strong Female Characters
March is Women’s History Month! It is a month to celebrate the strong and amazing women that have come before us. The women who have paved the way and fought back against injustices. The women who have stood up not only for themselves…but for all of the women who will come after them. To celebrate this, I wanted to focus on some wonderful middle-grade books that feature strong female characters. These books all have young women who are brave, determined, and courageous. We are seeing more books like this and I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT. Let’s check out those books! Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed I have to start the…
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What’s New For March- Middle Grade Books
A new month is upon us and that can only mean one thing. New. Books. Are. Coming. And wow are they fantastic! Staring this past January I decided that every month I was going to put together a list of the top 5 or 6 books that I had my eye on for the following month. Since then I have been putting together Reels on Instagram…because that is apparently how we share content on “The Gram” these days. But, I also want to start sharing here as well. I feel like over here on the blog I am able to use more words and share more about each book…which you…
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I am Darn Tough – An Empowering Story of Determination and Perseverance
Incredible book alert! I Am Darn Tough is a beautiful new picture book that I am so excited to share with you. Picture Books have such a magical way of tackling important subjects…and I am Darn Tough does it in such a powerful way. It is the story of determination and perseverance. Of looking within when times get tough and finding the inner strength that we all have inside of us. This is so relatable because we have all experienced moments of self-doubt, moments when we weren’t sure if we could keep going. This is a must-read for girls and boys of all ages. Author Licia Morelli’s writing has such…
