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DEAR STUDENT by Elly Swartz

I received an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this book on NetGalley, and it was such an engaging read! Elly Swartz does a great job at capturing what it's like to have social anxiety and changing friendships in middle school, with the extra-fun…
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RUN, LITTLE CHASKI by Mariana Llanos

When I came across this beautifully illustrated book about a royal messenger in the ancient Inka Empire, I knew it belonged on any and every library shelf. It offers a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about history and a unique ancient…
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DREAMS LIE BENEATH by Rebecca Ross

I've had the privilege of interviewing Rebecca Ross about her Queen's Rising series, as well as about her book SISTERS OF SWORD AND SONG. Her newest YA novel, DREAMS LIE BENEATH, came out on November 2, 2021:   A curse plagues the…
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LOLA BENKO, TREASURE HUNTER: THE MIDNIGHT MARKET by Beth McMullen

I was lucky to feature Beth McMullen's Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls series back in 2019. Her new series, starting with LOLA BENKO, TREASURE HUNTER and now its follow-up LOLA BENKO, TREASURE HUNTER: THE MIDNIGHT MARKET, promises to deliver…
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THE PLENTIFUL DARKNESS by Heather Kassner

I saw a post about THE PLENTIFUL DARKNESS by Heather Kassner on Twitter and completely fell in love with the cover. Even though it came out in August, this spine-chilling middle grade novel is perfect for Halloween:   In order to…
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KEEPING IT REAL by Paula Chase

Paula Chase writes both teen and upper middle grade books that offer a glimpse into what tween and teen life is really like. Her latest novel, KEEPING IT REAL, comes out on October 19, 2021. It stars Marigold, the only Black kid at her fancy…
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PARTLY CLOUDY by Tanita S. Davis

Tanita S. Davis is an award-winning children's author, and any library would be lucky to have her books in their collection. Her latest novel, PARTLY CLOUDY, offers a nuanced exploration of middle school through the eyes of a young Black girl…
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THE RAVEN HEIR by Stephanie Burgis

As soon as I saw  THE RAVEN HEIR by Stephanie Burgis, I couldn't wait to feature it. I'm happy to report that the book is now released and out in the world:   Deep within an enchanted forest lies a castle where a set of triplets…
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SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM: LEGEND OF THE REALM by Alexandra Ott

I first featured Alexandra Ott's RULES OF THIEVES series, and it was so enjoyable I also featured the first book in her current series, SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM.  (I also nabbed it immediately when I saw it at my local Barnes and Noble). The…
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BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME by Joanna Rowland

Joanna Rowland has a way of writing the exact kinds of books that children need. Her latest, BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME is especially poignant amid this year's fire season:   This picture book follows Little Bear and his best friend…