Liam Kraus can’t believe where his TradeMagic path has landed him… Here’s an excerpt from one of his scenes in “The Toymaker and the Magic Within”... *** Memories of his Opa, commanding building materials to ensnare Legion thugs surfaced. Memories of Opa Fritz flying the rowboat came to mind. Memories of his aunt swirling fabrics around herself that kept attackers at bay were so vivid, he held out his hand, hoping to touch the garment’s billowing folds. Liam imagined commanding roof tiles–any tiles for that matter. Could he someday make tiles replicate or grow as his Opa did inside the hallway at the Buchholtz Inn? Could he literally construct steps and race anywhere he wanted to stop atop flying tiles? Or create walls between him and anyone he wanted to keep away? It was far more than anything he dreamed possible. *** Discover the TradeMagic world and all its possibilities alongside Liam and his cousin, Anna, who, on their own paths and in their own way, try to claim magic as their own. Links to buy the Toymaker and the Magic Within are at my website or up top next to my IG information! © 2023 Birgit Schreiber and Schreiberly Creations LLC from "The Toymaker and the Magic Within" #MagicBooks #Fantasyworld #fantasynovel #ReadersofInsta #fantasyauthor #fantasyseries #fantasyadventure #adventurebooks #fantasynovelseries #fantasyseries #goodvsevil #magicpowers #secretmagic #foundfriends #hiddenrealm #booknerds #magicschools #MiddleGradeReads #MGfantasy #harrypotterfans #MiddleGradeBooks #mgbooks #BookishAdventures #MagicandAdventure #YoungHeroes #readinglife #readingcorner #readingisfun #readingislife #lovereading #readinglist
Confession time, I had never read any of the other books in this series but they had been on my wishlist for ages so when this book came up for review, I knew I would just have to read the other books first. I am so glad I did because this is one of the most unique, enchanting, funny magical adventure book series that I have read. This is the final book in the set (and I really do think you should read the others first because they are brilliant) and I am now really sad that Nine, Eric, Flabby and the gang are now no longer part of my days. Sniff. This final book sees Nine and her friends travelling off (in their magical house) to the mortal realm to claim back a priceless heirloom: a Stargold locket. But even if nimble-fingered Nine can steal it back, she needs to find a way to unlock its power …. Cue: the lighthouse at the world’s end that seems to hold the key. But with troublesome family members blasting them with magic, mayhem and family feuds at play, this is going to be one heck of a challenge for Nine. But when Flabberghast’s life hangs in the balance, she knows she must do everything she can to find the locket’s hidden power. This was such a stunning conclusion to a funny and bewitching magical adventure series. I loved how all the questions about Nine and her mother and how she came to live in the magical realm were neatly tied up. I loved the personalities of the characters, how they were complex and interesting and yet somehow they all learned to rub along together. I don’t want to spoil too much for you but this book and this series has massively cast its spell over me and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a laugh out loud, quirky, fast-paced page turner of a magical adventure book. If you love travelling, you must go on a journey with Nine and the gang. You will not regret it. But, boy, am I going to miss Eric. Ad/pr #welovemgbooks #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrade #middlegradereads #middlegradereaders #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradebook #middlegrademagic #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidsbookillustration #kidsbookstagrammer #kidsbookreview #aneatonreadit
School’s out, summer’s in, and it’s time to trade textbooks for beach reads! 📚☀️ Who’s ready to dive into some great books this summer? #SummerReading #SchoolsOut #Bookworm #WelcometoCampSnoopy #SnoopysBeagleScoutTales #PeanutsGraphicNovels by @peanutsbyschulz #CharlieThorneandtheRoyalSociety by @stuartgibbs1 #unstuck by @barbaradeebooks #VioletJenkinsCrushesMiddleSchool by @staceywritesandreads (thank you!) Happy Reading, Paige & Laly ❤️ 📚 Thank you @SimonKids #simonkidscrew for sending me some beautiful books. #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #mggraphicnovel #middlegradegraphicnovel #comic #comics #graphicnovelforkids #graphicnovelfortweens #ilovegraphicnovels #booksfortweens #middlegradebook #mgbook #middlegradebooks #mgbooks #middlegradereads #middlegradelit #mglit #tweenbooks #middleschoolbooks #mgbookstoread
Another fast favourite in our household from Tim and Emma Flannery! The art by @xaviramiro is amazing and super fun and colourful. Life on Us teaches about all the little microbes and germs living on us. Things like how the microbes in our tummies can talk to the cells in our brains or how you get a stinky body odour or bad breath. There’s also information on different viruses and diseases and how these attack our bodies plus parasites and also lice and worms. Big thanks to @hardiegrantkids for sending us this copy. Highly recommend it! Look out for Life On Us in stores now!
@quickbrownfoxbookshop the wine and beautiful nibbles are much appreciated, but for your next Read Between the Wines, you’re going to have to supply tissues if you keep connecting us with captivating authors whose stories behind the stories make us cry! Thank you for such a beautiful evening with all the feels ❤️ Nothing better than mixing work and play with @sarah_maree2106 (will upload new and improved selfie when Tom sends it through 🤣) Everyone needs a dose of @deborah_abela_ in their lives on a regular basis. There are few people in this world who are 100% pure joy and love - that super rare human whose tight hugs and genuine words are like a creative drip into your soul. Luckily, she’s poured her magic into an amazing verse novel THE KINDNESS PROJECT. It’s hot off the press and is so very special and inspiring for middle grade readers. 💕 Then I wished I could be a kid again so I could see @drsamlloyd present her divine non fiction narrative as a fire ecologist and scientist in class. What is a fire ecologist, I hear you ask?! Well, you could google it… or you could buy Sam’s stunning picture book ALIGHT and get a much better explanation 🔥 Finally, @aleesah_darlison really tried to break us teachers by sharing the heartbreakingly beautiful story of her Year 3 primary teacher who inspired her latest book GRACE THE AMAZING. It is such a privilege to be a teacher and you can never take the power of kind words for granted. We missed the lovely @zannilouise (hope you feel better soon xx), but we were thinking of you and eagerly added CORA SEEN AND HEARD to our book stacks. And if my happiness cup wasn’t already overflowing, it was so delightful to catch up with one of my absolute favourites in our writing community @marg_gibbs ❤️ #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegrade #middlegradebookstagram #bookloversofinstagram #bookstagram #bookaddict #TBR #nextrea #readersofinsta #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #loveozya #loveya #brisbanebooks #independentbookstore #middleschoolteacher #middleschoolwriter #childrensauthor #middlegradewriter #middlegradeauthor #author #brisbane
To have their power, would you eat the fruit of the Gods? The Boy to Beat the Gods is the debut novel from @ashley__thorpe, released on 4th July, that ponders that very question. From @usborne_books, this middle grade fantasy fiction opens a whole new world of Gods that many of us will never have entered before. A young goatherd from Ikire, Kayode’s dream has forever been to eat the fruit of the Gods, become an Orisha himself, and live their life. However, his attempts are always thwarted by the Elders, who demand the fruit be left. When the Orishas descend on the village, they take the fruit, and any humans they desire, as a sacrifice. Interrupted in the middle of the night, Kayode watches as Princess Tiwa is captured trying to steal the fruit for her own village. Helping her escape, Kayode’s caught by the Elders and offered as a sacrifice when the Orishas invasion commences. However, his little sister Temitope can’t sit back and watch this happen, intervening, and being taken by the Orishas herself. Distraught, Kayode vows to do whatever he can to get Temitope back, agreeing to take on the Orishas, and end their reign of terror over their world. Left one of the pieces of fruit by the trickster Orisha, Eko, Kayode is imbued with the power of the Gods. Discovering Eko is fed up with Orisha life and rule, the duo team up with Princess Tiwa, and the best fisherman in the world, Bami, to destoy the Gods, release the souls of all those they’ve taken (and eaten!), and restore peace. However, Kayode soon uncovers that the fruit of the Gods provides him with five days and five days ONLY of power. Can he save Temitope, unite the divided villages and defeat the Orishas in time, or will the world he knows fall victim to the Gods?! Continued in comments… (AD - Gifted Proof - No Requirement to Review)
Very Happy and honored that S'more Magic is a finalist!! Thank you!! #prize #officialqwf #quebec #graphicnovel #smoremagic #middlegradereads #middlegradegraphicnovel #witchesofbrooklynseries #andreabrownlit #rhkids #rhkidsgraphic #esofii #esofiii
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! Available to borrow from multiple locations across Muscat. CareShare Books provides access to books FREE to anyone who wants to read. Browse for books, explore new genres and select what you want to borrow at the click of a button. Find a buddy close to you across Muscat - borrow, read and return. For FREE. #freelibrary #bookcommunity #borrowfreebooksoman #omanbooks #omanlibrary #bookstagram #middlegradereads #theglobalbookroom #careshareatwork #responsiblereaders #thankyoureaders #caresharebooksglobalmovement #closestisthebestlibrary #littlefreelibrary #middlegradefantasyreads #readeveryday #adultfiction #borrownotbuy #oman #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookblogger #bookcommunity
💖 THE KINDNESS PROJECT- to put it simply, the new release from @deborah_abela_ is beautiful. It's a wonderful collection of different personalities, each tackling their own issues, but ultimately with one thing in common- the need to be seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. This story touches on many important subjects but at the forefront is mental health, specifically dementia & schizophrenia. Deborah has tackled it in a way that isn't confronting or overemphasised, leaving the right amount of information and sparking curiosity to find out more. It's an encouragement to work towards breaking down barriers, reducing stigma, and educating ourselves on important issues. My favourite take away from this story is the reminder that we never know what someone else is dealing with, always treat others with kindness. Written in verse, this is also a great book to give to kids who may feel discouraged by the length of novels. Verse novels have a flow that's hard not to get swept up by and leave the reader with a great sense of satisfaction. I don't normally get through books very quick, but devoured this one! 🫂🌏💕 And a special shout out to the text designer- nailed it! . Author @deborah_abela_ Publisher @puffinbooksaus @penguinrandomhouse . . . #middlegradereads #australianmiddlegrade #middlegrade #kidlit #bookrecommendations #bookreviews #kindnessmatters #alwaysbekind #authorssupportingauthors #mentalhealthawareness
Happy Book Birthday Month to Aleesah Darlison and welcome to the world, Grace the Amazing! This is a gorgeous read that’s full of heart. I’m loving every page. Congrats, Aleesah on another terrific book. Find out all about Grace the Amazing at www.aleesahdarlison.com. #aleesahdarlison #gracetheamazing #wombatbooks #wombatrhiza #middlegrade #middlegradereads #kidsbookshelf #reading #kidsreading #newrelease #loveozmg #monthofgrace✔️🙌💯
❓What’s a book that pleasantly surprised you? Amari and the Night Brothers is arguably this generation’s Harry Potter with fantastical elements and a world hidden from the rest of society. My students on the 23-24 elementary battle of the books team all enjoyed this title. Most of them most loved Amari’s persistent attitude and how she never gives up looking for her missing brother. Though I’ve now stepped away from the classroom, one of my favorite things will always be reading with students and hearing what they think of the books written for them. 📚 ❓Fellow authors, do you ever get feedback from the age range you write for?
Oh no, I hope I don’t go back in time to 1955! 😉🩵💖😉 . . . . . . . . . . #lookits1955 #1955 #disneyshollywoodstudios #hollywoodstudios #1950s #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #DHS #disneybooks #disneybook #timetravel #timetravelbooks #towerofterror #thehollywoodtowerofterror #middlegradebooks #middlegradeauthor #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads
"There are all sorts of wonderful things a person might see very early in the morning . . . You might see an unclaimed penny on the sidewalk or the first rays of dawn or steam rising from the rooftops. And if you are very, very lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the girl and her Sweep . . ." Sweep by Jonathan Auxier . . . It's historical, it's fantasy, and it's full of heart. ❤️ I have never read anything by Jonathan Auxier, but after listening to him talk on a podcast, I had to check out his work. Now, I want to read all his books. This is one of those stories where I feel like the author and I were sitting by a fire, and he was telling me a tale. The main character, Nan, is an orphaned chimney sweep child. She is searching for the Sweep, the man who used to take care of her. Throughout the story, Auxier infused flashbacks of Nan's time with the Sweep. These moments flooded the plot with tension, character, and deep emotion. The story follows Nan as she disappears one night after being stuck in a chimney. After that night, a golem appears. He seems to be sent from the Sweep to protect her. Nan must then navigate how to survive on her own while also looking out for the few people in the city who she cares for. Nan is full of spark, drive, and is so relatable. I didn't expect the historical element to this book and loved it. The back matter about Victorian London and the history of children sweeps was something I knew very little about. There's truly something for everyone in this beautifully written tale. #mgreads #mgfantasy #mghistoricalfiction #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #middlegradebookcovers #middlegradebookshelf #middlegrade #middlegradefantasy #middlegradehistoricalfiction #familyreads #readingtime #readtogether
The Black Walrus and Kevin is an Amazon International bestseller! Check out this and the first book in the Black Walrus MG adventure comedy series by @Joseph_Caldara. Pick it up here: bit.ly/blackwalrusandkevin #josephcaldara #blackwalrus #blackwalrusandkevin #teachersofinstagram #bookstagram #kidlit #ebookdeal #IARTG #middlegradeauthor #writerslift #middlegradereads #iamthewalrus #readtoyourdogman #readtoyourcatkid #literaryinspiration
What do you think is behind Rabbit's "luck"? This second book in Charles Higgins' Rabbit series is ideal for ages 8-14 (but mom and dad will get laughs out of it, too). Both Rabbit books are the perfect accessory to any hammocks, beach bags, or long car trips that lay ahead this summer! Link in our bio. #Rabbit🚲 #middlegradereads #middlegradeadventure #readaloudfamily #children #literacy #homeschooling #readtogether #raiseareader #parenting #readtoyourkids #storytelling #kidsbookshelf #bedtimestories #middlegradebooksuggestions
As the mermaid persisted in demanding her presence, Whizzlewiggle decided to create a magical moment of her own before revealing herself. #funhistoricalteaser #amazonbooks #amazonsellers #goodreads #goodread #goodreaders #scholastic #readingbooks #readingjourney #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #middlegradebookstagram #readingpartners #sourcebooks #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #youngadultbook #youngadultliterature #egypttravel #ancientegypt #pyramidsofgiza #fantasybooks #historicalfictionbooks #historicalbooks #disneypixar
📚Intense books📚 I recently finally read this book, and I was SO glad I did! It is an intense book about Claire who is on a family trip when her mom gets a brain aneurysm, and dealing with everything that comes along with it! It deals with how traumatic it can be to experience something like this, all the uncertainty, questions and «what will happen???» vibes. It also deals with the grief and feeling of «what if my mom is never the same again?»! Very intense but also so good! From the book (paraphrased): Can we get more books with serious illness in the family where the family member LIVES??? Also: the author experiences brain aneurysms and it is SO easy to tell that it is something written by someone very familiar with it all! Makes it so real and intense! I got this as an eARC on NetGalley and actually started reading it ages ago! BUT it was not long after my mom got diagnosed with a huge brain tumor + had brain surgery, so I was just like noooope not ready 🙈 (even tho my experiences were very different and not the same brain thing and my mom was fine after and more normal after than she had been for YEARS. Still intense). ALSO: it is written in verse! LOVE that! So yes: u should check out this book!!! It is middle grade and so good! ❤️❤️❤️ . .. … ✨What is a sad / intense book you have read that you are glad you read? OR ✨Have you ever read a book featuring brain tumors or brain aneurysms?
“Nathan Mason looked out into the forest and knew he would be having nightmares that night. Although it was only afternoon, the woods were dark, and the shadows seemed to have legs. Darting in and out of the gray and black tones were movements that changed shape and direction and caused the boy to second guess what he was seeing—or rather not seeing...” Excerpt from “The Aftertime.” Get ready to embark on an epic adventure of friendship, legacy, and a stand against cultural erasure. Coming August 2024. #llhharms #theaftertime #bookstagram #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #mglit #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads
Every year there’s a book that seems to stand out as must-read middle grade (summer edition). This year I humbly submit that these two should make the cut - and I hope to see more of them all over the kidlit bookstagram community! . SUMMER AT SQUEE (@kokilabooks) is a perfect read for #aapiheritagemonth *and* it’s set at a Chinese heritage camp, making it perfect for summer. This would be a great book to send along with kids heading to camp as it deftly handles miscommunications, feelings of jealousy within friendship groups, and how ultimately, we may find we have more in common with others than we think. Since this is set at a Chinese heritage camp, readers will learn a lot about what it means to be Chinese, but also how hard it is, and how no group is a monolith. I thought this was really well done, and perfect for older middle grade readers (there is a blossoming romance, and talk about liking people). . KEEPING PACE (@abramskids) is another fantastic summer read, with this one perfect for those type-A, overachieving kids who don’t want to waste a second of any time of the year. Here, Grace decides to train for a half-marathon after failing to beat her rival for the ultimate academic award of middle school. But things are more complicated than training for a race to fill her days as she has to learn what really matters - winning or being a good friend - in the end. This is another one for older middle grade readers, as Grace has a complicated relationship with her dad, who is - well, kind of a meh dad (and that’s good to see in a book, not everyone is evil and not everyone is perfect, sometimes parents are just meh). I loved seeing Grace’s growth as a person - great character development! . What are you planning to read this summer! Will either of these make your list? . Thanks to the publishes for sharing these with me! . . . #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #bookstagram #mgbooks #mgreads #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads #middlegrade #picturebookplaydate_mg #keepingpace #lauriemorrison #abramskids #summeratsquee #andreawang #kokilabooks #penguinkids #summerreads #summerreadsforkids #gifted
Red Ribbon Book Award Recipients: THE BIG DREAM😍 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards Finalists #middlegradebooks #middlegradebooksforboys #mglit #writingmg #booksforkids #ilovemiddlegradebooks #mgbooks #writingmiddlegrade #booksforboys #middlegradereading #middlegradefiction #libarianmsg #bookworm #readinginthemiddlegrade #middlegrade #middlegradeauthor #classroomlibrary #childrensbooks #teachers #raisingreaders #readingisfun #middlegradereads #mgbookshelf #middlegradeauthors #bookstagramersunite #englishteacher #homeschool #homeschooling #kidsbookshelf #schoollibrary
Tommy soon discovers his vivid dreams are becoming real thanks to a menacing Darkness plaguing the dream world. Recruited by the Dream Defenders, led by the spunky Daisy, Tommy must harness the power of imagination to help battle nightmares taking form. Find out how Tommy rises to become an unlikely hero on their fantastical quest by downloading the full book at eaglefire-productions.com/daisypreview #childrensbookseries #middlegradereads #magicalrealismbooks #unlikelyheroes #newbookseries
Rick Rhiordan Presents: DRAGON PEARL by Yoon Ha Lee. This is book one in a trilogy of space operas. . In this book we follow thirteen year old Min. Min (a fox spirit in disguise) leaves her home to seek out her brother who has gone missing, and in the process she discovers friends, enemies and more about herself and her powers then she ever would have if she had stayed at home. . Published in 2019 this book is a really quick read with amazing characters that inhabit a multi-species world. I really really enjoyed reading it and I can’t wait to start on the sequel. . #rickrhiordanpresents #yoonhalee #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #middlegradesciencefiction #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradelit #middlegradebook #middlegradeseries #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #booksmakemesmile #readmorebooks #ilovebooks #booksofinstagram #backlistbooks
📣📣Teachers & librarians, Lisa Stringfellow is hosting May’s @MGCoast2Coast First Chapter Free-day on Friday, 5/24 at 12 pm EST. She’ll be reading from A COMB OF WISHES and offering a giveaway of this amazing OwlCrate Jr. “Finder’s Keepers” book box. This book is SO good and just the right amount of spine-tingle to keep your students reading all summer. ☀️ Register your classes today 📚 bit.ly/MGC2C_May #middlegrade #bookrecommendations #mglit #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #middlegradebookstagram
Lena and Kai are missing their older siblings. Though their circumstances differ, they both have journeys to make - though they're not both physical ones. Check out our double review of 'Bringing Back Kay-Kay' and 'The Tree That Sang to Me' below! Bringing Back Kay-Kay by @devyani_nk (@walkerbooksuk) follows Lena on her search, as she learns about her brother - and herself. The Tree That Sang to Me by @serena_molloy & @george_ermo (@hachettechildrens) lets us sit in the tree with Kai as we watch him grapple with his emotions. Both books deal with themes of guilt and family in a sensitive way. In completely different styles, we loved both stories and their characters, and the message of talking about things when times are hard ❤️ https://www.libraries4schools.com/2024/05/22/kay-kay-tree-that-sang-double-review/ #Bookstagram #BooksForSchools #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #BookReview #BooksForKids #EmotionalReads #DyslexicFriendly #BookRecommendations #MiddleGradeReads
In The Ghost of Nameless Island, @carlyannewest weaves a spooky and thrilling series opener in this spine-tingling tale about mystery, family, and all things paranormal. Available now for pre-order!
Best foot forward, one step at a time. And make sure it’s in the right direction! #kidsbooks #middlegradereads #mgreads #booksforkids #middlegrade #adhdlife #neurodiversefamily #faithhopelove #faithoverfear #librarylove
I’ve been asked, what’s your favorite part of the writing process? I really enjoyed that “done” feeling I had when I finished drafting my TradeMagic series, books one through three! But that was just the tip of the writing journey iceberg… So many different things go into writing a book and I enjoy many aspects of those different things… but I think my favorite part is a tie: One, when I revise and edit, and I reread the finished product and feel SO GOOD about how well it turned out! When I can bask in how I made my story (sometimes character) come to life on the page! Second, when someone who read my book tells me something they really liked about it… from the magic system to their favorite character. Seeing my book creation live on inside a reader’s mind and heart is an absolute thrill. As a reader, I’ve felt that way about so many books myself, so when this happens, it’s kinda surreal. Thanks for asking! Do you have any writerly questions for me? Feel free to comment: I’d love to answer them! #newauthor #debutauthor #cleanya #cleanmiddlegrade #cleanmg #goodreads #readinglist #booknerds #readinglife #readingcorner #readingisfun #readingislife #lovereading #goodreads #booknerds #magicschools #MiddleGradeReads #MGfantasy #harrypotterfans #MiddleGradeBooks #mgbooks
#MiddlegradeMusingswithAmino Book Recommendation 27 Book: The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise | Coyote Lost and Found Author: Dan Gemeinhart @dangemeinhart Across two books, Dan Gemeinhart crafts a poignant narrative through the eyes of a resilient young girl, Coyote, whose voice is as raw and honest as it is hopeful. Her journey across the country in a converted school bus with her father, Rodeo, is not just a physical trek but an emotional odyssey of coming to terms with loss, embracing change, and rediscovering the meaning of home. The way the author navigates the complexities of grief, without ever tipping into sentimentality, allows readers to genuinely connect with Coyote’s pain and triumphs, making her story incredibly relatable and impactful. The books are a testament to the vast, intricate tapestry of human experiences, capturing the joy, pain, and everything in between that makes life so remarkably rich and profound. Coyote and Rodeo’s relationship is a unique blend of deep love, shared grief, and mutual dependence. Rodeo, with his free-spirited and unconventional approach to life, contrasts with Coyote’s grounded and determined nature. Together, they travel cross-country, supporting each other through their individual and collective healing. Their bond is both a sanctuary and a journey, filled with unspoken understandings and moments of profound connection. This book is the peanut butter to my jelly, the melody to my song, and the rainbow to my storm. It is my warm blanket on a chilly night, my perfect cup of coffee on a groggy morning, and the reassuring hand in times of uncertainty. Reading ‘The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise’ and “Coyote Lost and Found” is the heart to my soul, making everything feel just right. The two books stay with you long after the last page is turned, a reminder that no matter how winding the road, the journey itself can lead to the most unexpected and beautiful destinations. I believe @readtomema_natasha and @oaktreebookstore will agree with me. Buy it, borrow it, sneak it from your friend’s bookshelf—whatever it takes, just read this book! Read the two books and join our fan club - we’ve got cookies!
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Teachers' Notes are now available for Grace the Amazing. Visit my website http://www.aleesahdarlison.com/resources.html to download them and resources for my other books. 💙💜 #teachers #teachersnotes #classroomresources #aleesahdarlison #wombatrhiza #wombatbooks #gracetheamazing #middlegradereads #middlegradefiction
THE END (of my bad draft…) 30 chapters, 10 backstory drops, and 57k words that will easily expand to 65k with some polishing (oh my…) It has been a whirlwind of a weekend. I’ve been hit by the writing bug HARD, and I’m shocked by how perfectly the pieces of this story are falling into place. I almost feel like I’m channeling it—discovering its intricacies as I go. Not in a creepy way, but in a happily inspired sort of way. I’ve never been more stoked about a story, and that kind of terrifies me to be honest. The next goal is to complete my “fairly polished” first draft. I’ve done the first 11 chapters, so I’ve got 19 to go. My goal is 4 weeks, and then maybe I’ll find alpha readers at that point? Depends how rough it is 😅 and if I’m able to maintain this level of motivation #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #mgbooks #mgbook #middlegradebookstagram #mgbookstagram #mgauthor #mgwriter #authorsofig #5amclub #5amclub✔️ #5amwritersclub #morningwriting #middlegradeauthor #writingcommunity #writinginspiration #writingclub
Castle in the Air 🏰 by Diana Wynne Jones . . . . #mgbookstagrammers #mgbooks #mglit #currentreads #middlegradebook #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradelit #middlegradebooksuggestions #middlegradeauthor #middlegradereaders #middlegradenovels #middlegradenovel #middlegradeliterature #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #childrensliteracy #childrenslit #childrensstories #readaloud #readwithkids #readwithyourkids #author #homeschool #homeschoolresources #homeschoolbooks
📚 THE LEGENDARY MO SETO by @aychanwrites is a captivating tale of heritage, self-worth, and ambition set against the backdrop of Chinese and martial arts culture. 🥋 Follow Mo's journey as she navigates the challenges of being a second-generation immigrant, straddling two worlds while discovering her own strength and confidence. With fast-paced action and vivid descriptions of Taekwondo, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat. 👊 Perfect for readers who love action, mystery, and a good fight scene, THE LEGENDARY MO SETO is a touching and thrilling coming-of-age tale that you won't want to miss! 📖 Exciting News: We have a full review of the book, an exclusive interview with the author, and a giveaway where you can win a copy ofTHE LEGENDARY MO SETO and a $100 Amazon gift card! 🎉 Check out the link in our bio for more details. 🔗 #NewRelease #MustRead #ChineseAmericanLiterature #MartialArts #ComingOfAge #Giveaway #kidlit @simonkids Question of the Day: What's your favorite book that celebrates cultural heritage and personal growth? 📚🌏
Stitch by Padráig Kenny. Another week, another fab MG recommendation. I'm not even making all this up, guys. With all honesty, the MG reads I gotten my hands on this year alone have been *chef's kiss* in their own ways. Stitch is a retelling of Frankenstein. Told in a simple, less gory and more endearing manner. Stitch and his friend, Henry Oaf live in a huge castle with The Professor. One day, The Professor's nephew came by with his assistant, Alice and changed everything. See, Stitch and Henry are man-made. 'A mishmash of things, a pile of odds and ends, a calamitous collection of parts that don't fit together.' Due to some unhappiness, Henry ran away which thus triggered Stitch, who had never been out of the compounds of the castle, to set out to the open world to find his best friend. Which in turn opened his eyes to a world of 'monsters'. Monsters. Not all of them look scary physically. Some are monstrous on the inside. And that's what this book was about. Accepting people's differences as well as your own. Cause everybody is different and they are made to be how they are. Never judging. It's about kindness. Cause no matter how monstrous the world is, always be kind. I loved how with such simplicity this book managed to stir me and be such a joy, all at the same time. The found family trope here felt like a homecoming to the warmest friends, all with different personalities and styles but all with the most golden of hearts. Those who'll readily welcome you with open arms and all the love they have to give. It was a quick short read of 200 pages but oh, how I ended it with a deep affection for these characters. Dear dear Gregor and Henry, what beautiful gentle giants you are. ❤️ Thank you, always always, Sasha at #pansing @definitelybookskids for sending this uncorrected proof copy of yet another besotting read that'll stick with me for a while. Thank you @pkontheradio for writing such a glorious excitabubble story for the kids and us adults alike. Lookout for Stitch at good bookstores near you. It won't disappoint! 🧌
📚: This was such a beautiful story inspired by Jin Wang’s childhood growing up in Inner Mongolia. I loved every single bit of this illustrated memoir for young middle grade readers. The innocence & simplicity of growing up in small mud hut & the seemingly ordinary days of play & mischief as seen through the eyes of a child, was beautifully told in this early middle grade book. My favorite scenes were the mushroom & family portrait. So tender. The winter one made me laugh at the shenanigans that unfolded. Such a refreshing read. Highly recommend! Thank you to @randomhousekids for sending me a copy of the book & thank you @storygramkids for having me on this tour. ❓: What was your favorite toy or game to play as a child? 📝: @jin_wang78 🎨: @anisibaigude 📚: @randomhousekids #raisingreaders #childhood #imagination #InnerMongolia #randomhousekids #storygramkids #middlegradebookstagram #ilovemiddlegradebooks #mgbookstagram #middlegradereads #mgbookstagrammer #mgbookreview #welovemgbooks #mglit #diversifyyourshelf #weneeddiversebooks #bookrecommendations #inclusivebooks #earlymiddlegrade
In today's #ReadAllTheBooks Update, I recently finished two mysteries bringing my RATB Total to 164 books. 🕵🏻♀️Book Scavenger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this mystery from start to finish. Twelve year old Emily goes on a hunt to solve what she believes to be Garrison Griswold's latest Book Scavenger Game. With lots of nods to Edgar Allen Poe, and a Geocaching meets Escape Room puzzle adventure, you will be on the edge of your reclining chair as Emily finds clues throughout San Francisco. I can't wait to recommend this to my 4th and 5th graders in the Fall, and I might just have to try hosting a Book Scavenger challenge myself... 🕵🏻♀️ Horton Halfpott: Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor; or, The Loosening of M'Lady Luggertuck's Corset ⭐⭐⭐ This was a mixed one for me... If you can't tell by the title, the writing in this was at times very superfluous/Lemony Snicket-esque. The plot was interesting, and Angleberger's writing made me actually have to stifle laughs as I listened to this late at night. But at the same time , listening to this audiobook was a tricky one for me. There were so many characters to keep track of, and I struggled to figure out who was doing what. I think if I took the time to read the physical book, my rating would go up. A Goodreads review mentioned that world building was unnecessary because everyone understands the Dickensian time period...but I wonder how many of my students would pick up on this. #schoollibrarian #schoollibraryreads #mystery #middlegradereads #middlegradereads #middlegradebookreview #hortonhalfpott #bookscavenger
0ctober 18th is for Tantrum! Didn't have much time for an elaborate illustration today. Too little time, too much to do, but I thought it would be funny to have Lion through a lill. tantrum. #ablartfest #inktober #challenge #tantrum #thewitchesofbrooklyn #witchesofbrooklynseries #graphicnovel #middlegradereads #lion #andreabrownlit #rhkids #rhkidsgraphic #esofii #esofiii
The shy pixie considered the mermaid’s word; her interest perked up. She hesitated a moment longer, then she finally decided to say something. “I’m Whizzlewiggle, the pixie of the Temple of Karnak.” #fun historical teaser #amazing #amazonbooks #barnesandnoble #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #middlegradenovels #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #youngadultfantasy #youngadultliterature #ancientegypt #kingtut #spiritualbeing #magicmoments #fantasybooks #fantasia #fantasycreature #newlinecinema #readingpartners #childrensbooks #filmstudio
It's my birthday, AKA RELEASE DAY for 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮, my debut novel!! 🎂📖 I'm fairly certain this is the best birthday yet, and I've had some good ones. When I was 5 an animal specialist came to our house with everything from bunny rabbits to boa constrictors! Then in high school we had a field trip to the Naval Air base where we got free Rita's water ice afterward since it was the first day of spring. 🌸 But I don't think anything can compare to releasing my first book. So much work has gone into this, not just from me but from my incredible designer (rowatree), wonderful editors (saraschon_books and ellenmcginty_author), proofreader (jessicarenwickauthor), my amazing audiobook narrator (talondavidvoices), and all of you who have supported me so early on in my writing career. Thank you all!! 🥳 I'm so excited for you to experience this story. You can get it a number of ways. First for a LIMITED TIME the book is just 99¢ on Amazon Kindle. You can also find the paperback, hardback, and audiobook there. If you want a signed copy, visit jontilton.com (links in bio!). Or if you have a favorite retailer you can search the book on their website or ask them to special order it for you at their physical location. 📚 But however you choose to read, I'm so grateful for you spending time in the world I've created. I hope you enjoy the story, and thanks for making this birthday an amazing one! 😊 #bookbirthday #mgadventures #middlegradebook #middlegradedystopia #middlegradedystopian #beautifulbooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #familyreadaloud #readaloudbook #heartwarmingbooks #scifibooks #childrensfiction #childrensbooks #bestkidsbooks #booksforthewholefamily #booksaboutfamily #bookswithheart #modernclassics #fastpacedbooks #middlegrademarch #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradelit #middlegradenovels #middlegradecovers #middlegrademarch2023 #middlegradewriter #familyfriendlyentertainment #familyentertainment #childrenslit
Hey Cache Valley! Looking for a fun summer read and activity? Janitors: School of Garbage is the start of a new trilogy that takes place after the original Janitors series! What's in this kit? - Autographed hardback copy of Janitors: School of Garbage ($20 value) - Autographed bookmark and poster - Prepackaged treat with a tie into the book. - 4 activities to do as readers get to certain points in the book: -Janitors Personality Quiz -Janitors training activity -Janitors craft -Janitors "escape room" - First 10 orders receive an early copy of the sequel, Janitors: Trials of the Trash (Publishing Sept 2024) Your special copy of School of Garbage will be marked at specific points, directing you to open envelopes with activities that go along with the book. Read at your own pace. All the activities are designed to be enjoyed with siblings, parents, and friends. DM to order! (Must pick up in Logan, UT. No shipping available) #middlegradereads #janitors #janitorsummer #authorlife #summerreading #cachevalley #loganutah #books
📚LAST, CURRENT AND NEXT READS📚 Here are my last, current and next reads for my middle grade books and my adult books! Let me know if you've ready any of them and what you thought! #middlegradereads #middlegradefiction #middlegradebooks #lastcurrentnext
🏠🎮 Ready to play a game of Voxminer? @maxboucherat’s debut novel The Last Life of Lori Mills is a middle grade horror fiction novel due to be released by @harpercollinsch on 4th July 2024. The Last Life of Lori Mills starts as innocently as most middle grade fiction stories with protagonist Lori left at home alone for the first time EVER! Exciting right?! We’ve all been there! Allowed to babysit ourselves, given the list of rules that we barely pay attention to and with that certain TV show, book or video game we’re supposed to put away as the clock hits nine. However, when Lori takes the rules and turns them on their head, building a blanket fort with the heating on max and Voxminer ready to play on her GG5 within minutes of Mum leaving to work, it appears the game may be beginning to play Lori more expertly than Lori thinks she can play the game. When the world Lori (nickname: Roars) and Charlie (nickname: Shoelace) have built inside Voxminer is no longer the innocent, fun Kittentopia, Lori starts to suspect something is up, and that’s only made worse when she discovers her own bedroom door has been inserted into the game. A dark lingering presence summons her to open it, and her nearly teenage bravery makes her do so… Falling deeper into the game, it becomes evident that perhaps that wasn’t the best idea as Lori deduces that legendary glitch Shade Girl may be the entity behind the change in the game and she may have walked willingly into her trap. As the windows and doors to her house vanish, her phone dead (not that anyone was picking up anyway), can Lori defeat Shade Girl’s game and escape before the game defeats her and the life she knows, including her mum and Shoelace ceases to exist? Continues in comments… (AD - Gifted Proof - No Requirement to Review)
In the latest episode of Fully Booked, the @kirkus_reviews podcast hosted by @mlabrise, I recommend A CLOUD CALLED BHURA by Bijal Vachharajani (@bijalvv), illus. by Aindri C., a fabulous middle-grade novel from India that’s now available in the US! Children are more aware than ever of the impact of climate change - it’s a critical topic and a scary one. Bijal’s book, about a huge brown (“bhura”) cloud that appears over Mumbai one day and the four young friends who are determined to do something about it, respects children’s intelligence and also treats the subject with humor, optimism, and a touch of zaniness that keeps it from being overwhelmingly depressing. This is an ideal choice for older elementary and middle school readers! #kirkus #kirkusreviews #middlegradebooks #climatefiction #stembooks #indianliterature Posted @withregram • @blackstonepublishing Today, the skies part to unveil the #pubday of a captivating climate-focused adventure for middle-grade readers (and leaders)!☁️🌍💫 A CLOUD CALLED BHURA by award-winning author @BijalVV is available NOW!☁️🌍💫 Dear Readers, What would happen if you woke up one day to find that your sky’s being taken over by a noxious (and fairly obnoxious) brown cloud called Bhura? That’s what happens to Amni, Tammy, Mithil, and Andrew’s city. While the groan-ups are busy taking cloud selfies and flapping about uselessly, it’s up to the tweenagers to roll their eyes, roll up their sleeves, and get on with finding some answers. I wrote this book because I’m fascinated by the way the groan-up world reacts to the climate crisis. It’s also a celebration of the children and young people who are fighting for their future on this planet. This book’s for them, for their Bhura-free tomorrow. And I hope you love Aindri C’s illustrations as much as I do. Happy reading! —Bijal . . . #ACloudCalledBhura #BijalVachharajani #pubdaytuesday #publicationday #ClimateChange #Friendshipfiction #YoungReaders #middlegradebooks #juvenilefiction #BlackstoneBooks #BlackstonePublishing #BlackstoneAudio #clifi #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #climatechampions #globalclimatechange #environmentalfiction
PANNELLSIGFUSSON.COM Hello Friends! The pieces are finally coming together to publish THE BIRD CAPER. We got a glimpse of the book’s layout from the illustrator. Here’s a look at the chapter art. What do you think? Red Ribbon Book Award Recipients: THE BIG DREAM😍 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards Finalists #middlegradebooks #middlegradebooksforboys #mglit #writingmg #booksforkids #ilovemiddlegradebooks #mgbooks #writingmiddlegrade #booksforboys #middlegradereading #middlegradefiction #libarianmsg #readinginthemiddlegrade #middlegrade #kidlit #classroomlibrary #childrensbooks #teachers #raisingreaders #readingisfun #middlegradereads #mgbookshelf #middlegradeauthors #bookstagramersunite #englishteacher #homeschool #homeschooling #kidsbookshelf #schoollibrary
I’ve been posting about magical items in my book and places I see magic in the real world on Mondays… Now I’m going to flip the spotlight on you! Where do YOU see TradeMagic? In my book, TradeMagic is the power master trades people have to infuse their handmade wares and services with magical powers. Can you imagine things around you made with magic?... Your coffee? Your pastry? The soap or candle that smells so nice? The quilt your grandma made? How about the home you live in? The imagination is limitless. Share an idea in the comments! #fantasynovelseries #fantasyseries #hiddencity #Trademagic #trademagicseries #secretmagic #foundfriends #hiddenrealm #goodvsevil #magicpowers #CleanTeenReads #YoungHeroes #EnchantingReads #EpicQuests #MagicalWorlds #AdventureAwaits #BookDragons #FantasyFiction #favorites #MiddleGradeFantasy #FantasyAdventure #MiddleGradeReads #MGfantasy #harrypotterfans #MiddleGradeBooks #mgbooks #favoritecharacter #imagination #magic #findinginspiration
Name a more perfect pair. 🩷💚 (Thanks to Yuala Reads for the great picture!) #book #bookworm #middlegradereads #thesecondfavoritedaughtersclub #bookstagram #pinksneakers
IN THE KEY OF US is out in paperback today 5/21! I love this new edition of my gay, summer camp love story that will be more accessible price-wise for young readers & check out that quote from the NYT on the front 😍😊. Available now wherever books are sold! Link in bio. 👆🏾 . #inthekeyofus #zoraandandi #newrelease #paperbackrelease #bookbirthday #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #weneeddiversebooks #mariamajlockington
Another star is born! 🌟 Lunar Boy has recieved ANOTHER STARRED REVIEW! This time from School Library Journal, written by Jillian Girardeau. ⭐ we're overjoyed that people have been enjoying Lunar Boy, every message and tag we've gotten over the past week has brought us so much love. And for people waiting on their copies, I hope our sweet Lunar Boy finds his way to you soon! #bookstagram #graphicnovel #middlegradereads #aapiheritagemonth #middlegrade #queerbookstagram
Happy book birthday! 🎉🎉🎉 Celebrating the paperback release of LIA PARK AND THE HEAVENLY HEIRLOOMS on a Disney cruise 🚢 Thank you so much for your continued support and love for the Lia Park series! ❤️❤️❤️ #liaparkandtheheavenlyheirlooms #liaparkseries #liaparkandthemissingjewel #bookseries #mglit #kidlit #bookbirthday #paperback #koreanfantasy #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aapihm #aapiauthors #aapibooks #kidsbookstagram #책스타그램
Okay it is my local Waterstones but still my book is in the shop window. 😍🤩 Thank you @suchitrahg for the pic 💛💛 #bringingbackkaykay #kidlit #welovemgbooks #mgbooks #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads
* Silver Dagger Book Tours - Bubba and Squirt's Shield of Athena * A #Greek #Goddess and a #Mythical #Monster! Discover this #MiddleGrade #book by Sherry Ellis - https://jmnorthup.com/2024/05/21/silver-dagger-book-tours-bubba-and-squirts-shield-of-athena/ ------- Tags: #northupblog #giveaway #middlegradelit #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #middlegradereaders #middlegradefiction #middlegradeadventure
Get ready for a whole new look into Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Introducing the newest Wimpy Kid author--Rowley Jefferson! Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals . . . and counting. But it's finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own. In Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life's story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his "biography" of Greg is a hilarious mess. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal offers readers a new way to look at the Wimpy world--one fans won't want to miss! For more books,visit our store at Lavington Mall,next to Mc Fry's shop number 4.You can talk to us via 0740760930.Shop via our website www.halfpricedbooks.co.ke(link on bio) Price: ksh 700 #middlegradereads #Preteens
Aly’s Pick of the Week ❓Have you read any books by Kay Davault? I absolutely loved everything about this middle grade graphic novel! Synopsis: Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends meets Hilda and the Troll in this spooky and sweet middle grade graphic novel about a monster girl who sneaks out of her foster home and into a human town in search of a forever family but finds more than she bargained for. Despite her monstrous appearance, Iris has never felt like she belongs in a mansion filled with kelpies and gorgons and unicorns. She longs to find a family. Unfortunately, she and her housemates are trapped in a “foster home for horrors” run by former paranormal investigator Mr. Halloway. So, when a human boy named Mathias breaks the house’s sealing spell, Iris and her companions are set free upon the town of Dead End Springs. What Iris doesn’t know is that Mathias is also a paranormal hunter (the kind who seeks to capture and destroy the horrors), or that there are other dangers ahead. As Iris searches for a home, she makes human friends, explores a brand-new world...and stumbles upon a dark secret that Halloway has kept locked in the basement of the house. Will this long-slumbering mystery destroy the family Iris so desperately seeks? Read this if you like: • Found family • Graphic novels • Cute monsters QOTD: What is your favorite blend of genres? #graphicnovel #misfitmansion #bookstagram #middlegradereads #fantasyreads #booknerd
I’ll be at The Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival in June. Come say howdy! Anything can happen when you’re reading a book! #2024billpeachfranklinbookfestival #FranklinBookFestival #tennesseebookfestivals #themysteryoflongpinekey #middlegradeauthor #middlegradereads #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrademystery
It's never too late to start something new. Go and do it! #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #middlegraderecommendations #readinginthemiddlegrade #middlegradereaders #middlegradeadventure #mgbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #booksformiddlegrade #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksilove #reading #booksbooksbooks #librarian #awardwinningauthor #teachers #tweens #booklover #bookworm #schoollibrariesmatter #new #keeptrying
Book Spotlight Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter (Illustrator) On the occasion of National Dog Rescue Day (20th May), take a look at this coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy to call her own is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd uses inspiration from her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong. Available to borrow from South Mawaleh CareShare Books provides access to books FREE to anyone who wants to read. Browse for books, explore new genres and select what you want to borrow at the click of a button. Find a buddy close to you across Muscat - borrow, read and return. For FREE. #freelibrary #bookcommunity #borrowfreebooksoman #omanbooks #omanlibrary #bookstagram #middlegradereads #theglobalbookroom #careshareatwork #responsiblereaders #thankyoureaders #caresharebooksglobalmovement #closestisthebestlibrary #littlefreelibrary #middlegradefantasyreads #readeveryday #adultfiction #borrownotbuy #oman #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookblogger #bookcommunity
Just finished #HartAndSouls by #LisaSchmid 🌟 This middle school tale, brimming with friendly ghosts and vibrant illustrations, tackles themes of bullying and anxiety with humor and heart. Perfect for a read-aloud session or a solo adventure, it’s a must-read for young readers seeking a relatable and engaging story. 📚👻 I can't wait to get a copy for my classroom library! Thanks to @lisalschmid, Andrews McMeel Publishing (@andrewsmcmeel), and @NetGalley for the eARC. This book is scheduled for release on July 23rd, 2024. 📚 Reading Goals Check-In: ✨ 100 Books in 2024 - 95/100 ✨ 24 Must Read Books In 2024 Challenge - 17/24 ✨ 24 Books by BIPOC Authors in 2024 ✅ ✨ 12 LGBTQIA+ Books - 7/12 ✨ 12 Non-Fiction Books in 2024 - 7/12 ✨ 10 The StoryGraph Reads the World - 2/10 ✨ 24 Books by Canadian Authors in 2024 - 8/24 What should I read next? #BookReview #MiddleGradeReads #ARCBook #TrivialReads
Just finished #HartAndSouls by #LisaSchmid 🌟 This middle school tale, brimming with friendly ghosts and vibrant illustrations, tackles themes of bullying and anxiety with humor and heart. Perfect for a read-aloud session or a solo adventure, it’s a must-read for young readers seeking a relatable and engaging story. 📚👻 I can't wait to get a copy for my classroom library! Thanks to @lisalschmid, Andrews McMeel Publishing (@andrewsmcmeel), and @NetGalley for the eARC. This book is scheduled for release on July 23rd, 2024. 📚 Reading Goals Check-In: ✨ 100 Books in 2024 - 95/100 ✨ 24 Must Read Books In 2024 Challenge - 17/24 ✨ 24 Books by BIPOC Authors in 2024 ✅ ✨ 12 LGBTQIA+ Books - 7/12 ✨ 12 Non-Fiction Books in 2024 - 7/12 ✨ 10 The StoryGraph Reads the World - 2/10 ✨ 24 Books by Canadian Authors in 2024 - 8/24 What should I read next? #BookReview #MiddleGradeReads #ARCBook #TrivialReads
Just finished #HartAndSouls by #LisaSchmid 🌟 This middle school tale, brimming with friendly ghosts and vibrant illustrations, tackles themes of bullying and anxiety with humor and heart. Perfect for a read-aloud session or a solo adventure, it’s a must-read for young readers seeking a relatable and engaging story. 📚👻 I can't wait to get a copy for my classroom library! Thanks to @lisalschmid, Andrews McMeel Publishing (@andrewsmcmeel), and @NetGalley for the eARC. This book is scheduled for release on July 23rd, 2024. 📚 Reading Goals Check-In: ✨ 100 Books in 2024 - 95/100 ✨ 24 Must Read Books In 2024 Challenge - 17/24 ✨ 24 Books by BIPOC Authors in 2024 ✅ ✨ 12 LGBTQIA+ Books - 7/12 ✨ 12 Non-Fiction Books in 2024 - 7/12 ✨ 10 The StoryGraph Reads the World - 2/10 ✨ 24 Books by Canadian Authors in 2024 - 8/24 What should I read next? #BookReview #MiddleGradeReads #ARCBook #TrivialReads
Moreton Bay Fig trees - in just about every schoolyard. #aleesahdarlison #gracetheamazing #wombatbooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #kidsbooks #kidsbookshelf #bookswithheart #reading #teachers
“Doomed Dune” is available now for free! 🥳🤖 It’s a standalone short story set in the same world as my upcoming novel. 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙮𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙨. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙪𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛-𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙨. If you love adventure stories with thrilling action and plenty of heart, head over to jontilton.com (link in bio) and sign up for my newsletter. I’ll email you the ebook and audiobook of “Doomed Dune” for free. 🎨 Thank you to meganmcculloughdesign for her beautiful cover work. 🎧 Thanks to talondavidvoices for her incredible narration. Swipe to hear a sample! 📚 authoralissajzavalianos, one of my early readers, described the story as “an exhilarating experience where I was eager to read what happened next.” Please let me know what you think too! I hope you enjoy Melina’s story. #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads #middlegradeadventure #middlegradeadventurestories #middlegradefiction #middlegrademay #kidlit #kidlitadventure #adventurestory #adventurestories #adventurestoriesforkids #kidadventures #kidbookclub #middlegradeaudiobooks #middlegradeaudio #kidlitaudiobooks #audiobookforkids #middlegraderobots #bookswithrobots #adventurebooks #middlegradereading #middlegradeauthor #middlegradeauthors #kidlitauthor #kidlitauthors #middlegradescifi #middlegradedystopian #middlegradedystopia #robotbook #doomeddune
Earlier this year I read A KIND OF SPARK by Elle McNicoll @ellemcnicollofficial and absolutely adored it. Addie is autistic and fixates on certain subjects. When her teacher begins telling her class about the witch trials that happened in their own small village of Juniper hundreds of years ago, Addie begins a campaign to build a memorial to those women who were persecuted just for being different, like her. When I found the tv series on ABC iView (for Australian viewers) I binge-watched it, thoroughly enjoying being back in Juniper. It was so cool to see the author’s Hitchcock-inspired fleeting appearance in the final scene 😍 Highly recommend the book and the series to middle grade and up. Looking forward to the prequel KEEDIE which tells Addie’s older sister’s story. #middlegradefiction #middlegradebookstagram #middlegradereads #middlegrade #akindofspark #akindofsparktv #autismawareness
The Curiosity Collection: A Hairy Encounter . . I have a new book coming out very soon! Just received the cover art today and couldn't wait to share it with everyone! . . Keep an eye out for the release date. OR, feel free to sign up for my newsletter for updates there as well. . . Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! . . #reading #bookstagram #books #bookish #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #love #booksofinstagram #readingtime #bookshelf #writing #instabooks #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #kidlit #middlegradereads #childrensbooks #amreading #middlegradefantasy #middleschool #booksforkids #childrensliterature #family #coverreveal #bookcoverdesign #newrelease #authorlife #youngadult #igreads
“The Aftertime” takes place in Virginia, west of the fall line of the rivers, in the ancestral territory of The Monacan Indian Nation–a federally recognized sovereign tribe now headquartered on Bear Mountain in Amherst County. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure of friendship, legacy, and a stand against cultural erasure. Coming August 2024. #llhharms #theaftertime #bookstagram #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #mglit #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads
✨Summer Read Recommendation✨Is it starting to feel like summer for you yet? We’ve had a few days that feel like summer, and it’s making me want to pull out alllll the books that feel like summer. This one is a middle grade contemporary novel-in-verse called Starfish by Lisa Fipps. This book, guys. Every kid should read this book. Not only is it brilliantly written and packed full of emotion, but STARFISH captures the struggle with body image SO accurately. It also addresses how every person has value, beauty, worth, and the right to take up space no matter their size. For kids who deal with body image issues, this book will help them feel seen. For kids who don’t have that particular struggle, it should inspire more compassion, more kindness, towards kids that do. ✨ ✨ ✨ #bookrecommendations #bookreview #tbr #summerreads #starfish #middlegradereads #mgreccomendation
We had a wonderful visitor in store today! A huge thank you to @samuel_copeland for popping in to sign all of his books Alex vs Axel and the Impossible Quest for you 💙✨ . Alex Always is a normal, everyday kid living in a normal, everyday city. Axel Stormward is a monster-slaying hero living in a world of magic. But all that’s about to change when the two boys magically swap places!! . Grab your signed copies in store now and check out our feature display in our kids section! . . . #book #books #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidsbook #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #childrensbooks #childrensbook #reading #bookrec #bookrecommendation #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #waterstones #bookshop #manchester #manchesterbookshop #traffordcentre #samcopeland #puffinbooks #childrenspublishing #vikings #dragons #fantasy
📚MIDDLE-GRADE MONDAY📚 . ➡️Are you a history fan? What is your favorite time period to read about??⬅️ . History, heists, and hilarity join forces in today's Middle-Grade Monday selection!! Sending a ginormous thank you to author Matthew Landis for sending me a signed copy for review!!🎉 . National Archive Hunters: Capitol Chase is the first in a brand new series, and I am so excited for the rest of the books. This is an action-packed mystery that is absolutely full of historical information... but presented in the most fun, exciting, and often hilarious way...right down to some flying mini hot dogs. This is the story of twins Ike and Iris...who couldn't be more different. Ike is an American History genius...just ask him...he will tell you...and Iris is an athlete who doesn't have much use for history. They find themselves thrown into some real life National Treasure stuff when they witness a robbery in progress on the opening night of their mom's new exhibit at her museum in Washington D.C. The robber? A girl who looks to be the same age as the twins. As it turns out...this is only the first of what will be many crimes to come. The twins are determined to get to the bottom of this and begin some research at the National Archives Research Center. When they find themselves at the scene of another robbery the FBI begins to suspect Ike and Iris and their family of the thefts! Not only do they need to find out who the culprit is...but they need to find the important historical artifacts...and clear their names! . This is going to be such a hit with middle-grade readers! It is fast-paced, so funny, and so full of really cool info. The passion that author Matthew Landis has for history...and making learning FUN is so evident in the pages of this book! . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . #nationalarchivehunters #middlegradebooklist #middlegradereads #middlegrademonday #mgfiction #makelearningfun #kidlit
Seamstresses and Tailors can sew garments that afford the wearer invisibility. Invisibility cloaks are in some of my most favorite fantasy books and always made me want to have them in one of my books… I keep that promise to myself with my first book, “The Toymaker and the Magic Within,” book one of my TradeMagic ™ Series… In my TradeMagic™ world, Invisibility is just one magical power a hand-made garment can have. Can you imagine other powers? Share your ideas in the comments! #fantasynovelseries #fantasyseries #hiddencity #Trademagic #trademagicseries #secretmagic #foundfriends #hiddenrealm #goodvsevil #magicpowers #CleanTeenReads #YoungHeroes #EnchantingReads #EpicQuests #MagicalWorlds #AdventureAwaits #BookDragons #FantasyFiction #favorites #MiddleGradeFantasy #FantasyAdventure #MiddleGradeReads #MGfantasy #harrypotterfans #MiddleGradeBooks #mgbooks #favoritecharacter
Strong female characters. The Arabian night is full of them. Great thinkers and scholars like Tawaddud, cunning and intelligent like Sheharezade or loyal and smart like her sister, Dunyazad. Tawaddud is a slave girl who out-debates all of the Khalifs best senators, scholars and intellectuals. Have you read this one? Its one of the lesser known stories. Which female character is your favourite? Let me know below! 🔥 . #middlegradebookstagram #readersofig #authorsofinstagram #bipocauthors #pocauthors #desiauthors #middlegradefantasy #amquerying #writersconnection #bookstagramindia #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #bookstagramuk #bookstagramusa #bookish #bookishlover #muslimauthors #retelling #thewhitequeenmg