Yearly Archives: 2024

WHEN FORESTS BURN

Wildfires. The name alone causes an emotional reaction to those who have experienced one. WHEN FORESTS BURN is an honest look at how and why wildfires happen; what different groups have done to manage forests and fires; along with a … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 11, 2024

  At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of BLUE STARS:THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM. Brenda at Log Cabin Library reviews  Haru: Book 1: Spring (Volume 1) by Joe Latham,  an interesting graphic novel Carol Baldwin has a post … Continue reading

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BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM

BLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with Grandma while her parents are on active duty in Japan. Joining Maya is Riley … Continue reading

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DOUBLE BOOKING

DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom. Nan is … Continue reading

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MMGM for March 4, 2024

  At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of Grimmworld-The Witch in the Woods. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has a great interview with Rajani LaRocca and a giveaway of her MG fantasy Sona and the Golden Beasts. This … Continue reading

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GRIMMWORLD: The Witch in the Woods

Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are making a reluctant move with their parents to New Marburg, Idaho. Both dad, Phil and mom, Dorothy have new jobs at The Think Tank Company. Weird things happen from the get-go. Before they even … Continue reading

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I AM, I CAN, I WILL

Inspiring and interactive, the guided journal presents 35 amazing women who provide a great framework for Black girls. Many of the names are familiar ones like Michelle Obama, Harriett Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, and Venus Williams. But also included are individuals … Continue reading

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MMGM for February 26, 2024

  At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE UNICORN LEGACY-Tangled Magic by Kamilla Benko. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Megan Brennan and a GIVEAWAY of her MG graphic novel Kira … Continue reading

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THE UNICORN LEGACY – TANGLED MAGIC

Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices … Continue reading

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How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes

All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his … Continue reading

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