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Middle-Grade Books Publishing in May 2024
I want you to remember 2 days, ok? May 7th and May 14th. Don’t forget them…you will thank me later. There are SO many incredible Middle-Grade books publishing in May…and they are all publishing on May 7th or 14th! Historical fiction, books from well loved authors, books steeped in folklore, and final books in a beloved series. I am so excited to share these books with you. I know that you and your tweens will find something on the list that you cant wait to read! So, let’s chat. Here are 9 Middle-Grade books that are publishing in May 2024. MAY 7th, 2024 The One and Only Family by Katherine…
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Middle-Grade Books Publishing in April 2024
I’m late. I had every intention of getting this post up at the end of March…but here we are…April 3rd…late, late, late. The good news is, that most of the books I am going to be sharing today haven’t actually published yet…so in a way I guess that makes me still on time? Let’s roll with that option. Anyway…getting ALL of that out of the way…I am so excited for the Middle-Grade Books that are publishing in April! There are SO many incredible books coming…I think you will love them! Let’s chat! The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie First up we have The Mystery of Locked Rooms by…
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Olivetti Book Review -Your Next Great Middle-Grade Read
I am going to age myself here…but…I used to type papers…on a typewriter. Don’t laugh. It wasn’t THAT long ago…OK, maybe it was…but that is neither here nor there. It happened…and it was fantastic. I can still hear the click of the keys and the sound of the paper getting pulled out at the top. So, when I tell you that the minute I saw the cover of this charming book, Olivetti, I jumped at the chance to review it. Little did I know that it would end up being a 5 star read. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate, Olivetti by Allie Millington is your next…
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New Middle-Grade Books Publishing in March 2024!
January was approximately 437 days long. But February? Nope. I blinked and I can’t even see February in my rearview mirror anymore. I don’t know what happened but I know it happened really fast. There were so many amazing Middle-Grade books that published in February…you can check them all out here. I am excited to share with you that March is looking JUST as phenomenal. I have so many books to chat about today so let’s just jump right to it. Here are 7, yes, 7 Middle-Grade books that are publishing in March that I can’t wait to get my hands on! Let’s chat! Ferris by Kate DiCamillo If Kate…
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New Middle-Grade Books Publishing FEB 2024
Middle-Grade books are some of my very favorite books! I love reading them, I love reading them to my kids, and I love helping others find awesome books for their own kids! This year I am hoping to dedicate a couple of blog posts each month to Middle-Grade books! One will hopefully be review based where I can share a book that I have absolutely adored…and the other will be something like this post…dedicated to sharing upcoming new releases! In hindsight I wish I had thought to start this in January…but we are only a month behind, right? SO let’s jump right into it. There are so many amazing Middle-Grade…
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The BEST Middle-Grade Novels!
Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a 45 year old mother of 3 who LOVES Middle-Grade novels! Listen, I know what you’re thinking…aren’t Middle Grade books for kids? Well…technically, yes…but I personally think that they are perfect for readers of all ages. They are such an under-represented group on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Booktube…but I am here to tell you they are fabulous and you should totally add some to your TBR! My bookshelf is absolutely FULL of MG titles but I want to share 5 of my absolute favorites. If someone were to ask me what the BEST Middle-Grade novels are…these would be my top picks! Are you…
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The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil- Book Review
I absolutely love books that spark conversation. Books that will not only engage young readers, but also educate them and make them think. The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil does exactly that…and it does it so well. Not only is this book a new take on the legend of Punxsatawney Phil, but it is an epic adventure story, it is a story of community, it is about the power we each have within us to bring forth change, and it is a dedicated story about being environmentally conscious. Let’s chat! The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil I wanted to start off by…
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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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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…
