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CLIQUE HERE by Anna Staniszewski

I've been following Anna Staniszewski's career ever since I first interviewed her back in 2013. I've featured her My Very Unfairytale Life series as well as her picture books. She also did a guest post about finding emotion within a story idea.…
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HOW TO SAVE A QUEENDOM by Jessica Lawson

HOW TO SAVE A QUEENDOM by Jessica Lawson is a book that has probably one of the best titles I've featured so far this year. It also has a great premise:   Life’s never been kind to twelve-year-old Stub. Orphaned and left in the…
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ACROSS THE POND by Joy McCullough

When I first saw the cover of ACROSS THE POND I couldn't believe that there was a Middle Grade novel set in Scotland, and in a castle! Joy McCullough also wrote the critically acclaimed YA novels Blood Water Paint and We Are the Ashes, We Are…
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HAZEL BLY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by Ashley Herring Blake

I've been a fan of Ashley Herring Blake ever since GIRL MADE OF STARS came out, and I also loved IVY EBERDEEN'S LETTER TO THE WORLD. Her newest Middle Grade novel, HAZEL BLY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, comes out on May 25, 2021:   Hazel…

HOW TO BECOME A PLANET by Nicole Melleby

When I heard the title of this book during a writing conference panel, I immediately knew I had to feature it. HOW TO BECOME A PLANET by Nicole Melleby is not only a necessary addition to any library shelf, it captures the bifurcation that comes…
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THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE by Chad Lucas

Chad Lucas is definitely a middle grade author to watch. In THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE, he effortlessly weaves together the tale of two boys--Brian and Ezra--in a way that is both heartwarming and meaningful. This is a necessary addition for all…
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OVER THE WOODWARD WALL by A. Deborah Baker (a.k.a Seanan McGuire)

I've followed Seanan McGuire's books for a long time, including her October Daye series. When I heard about her new Middle Grade novel, OVER THE WOODWARD WALL, which she wrote as A. Deborah Baker, I contacted her for an updated interview:   Avery…
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THE THIEVING COLLECTORS OF FINE CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Adam Perry

As soon as the cover and premise of  THE THIEVING COLLECTORS OF FINE CHILDREN'S BOOKS caught my eye over Twitter, I had to feature it. This Middle Grade adventure would be a great addition to any library collection.   Oliver Nelson…
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THE MYSTWICK SCHOOL OF MUSICRAFT by Jessica Khoury

I first learned about THE MYSTWICK SCHOOL OF MUSICRAFT when I went to The Writers' Sanctuary Juniper Conference. This fantastic Middle Grade novel combines two of my favorite things: music and magic. Have a look:   Amelia Jones always…
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THE KATE IN BETWEEN by Claire Swinarski

As soon as I learned about THE KATE IN BETWEEN by Claire Swinarski, I had to feature it, even though it doesn't come out until May 18th! Have a look:   Kate McAllister is desperate for a change. Something to hit refresh and erase…