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It’s easy to get a spot in the lineup. Email me the title of the book or feature for any middle grade book, author or giveaway, and a link to your blog. Send it to: gpcolo[at]gmail[dot]com Make sure you put MMGM or Marvelous Middle Grade Monday in the subject line so it gets sorted accurately–and don’t forget to say what you’re featuring) You MUST email me your link by Sunday evening (11 PM Eastern Time) in order to be included in the list of links for that week’s MMGM. *Please note: these posts are not a reflection of my own opinions on the books featured. Each blogger is responsible for their own MMGM content and I do not pre-screen reviews ahead of time, nor do I control what books they choose. I simply assemble the list based on the links that are emailed to me.
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Yearly Archives: 2024
MMGM for August 5, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS by Dionna L. Mann. Carol Baldwin features a review by Guest Blooger Mara Scudder of KEEPING PACE by Laurie Morrison. There’s also a chance for readers to … Continue reading
MAMA’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
In 1935, Vinegar Hill was an African American community, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The main character and narrator of the story is 10-year-old Alexander Lewis (Allie). She’s a spunky girl with a lot of passion, especially when it comes to … Continue reading
MMGM for July 29, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of INVISIBLE ISABEL by Sally J. Pla. Rebecca Douglass reviews Red Fox Road by Frances Greenslade. Valinora Troy shares her insights on STARSPILL by Catherine Fisher. Kasey Giard @ The Story Sanctuary … Continue reading
INVISIBLE ISABEL
Anxiety. At some point in life most of us have experienced that awful feeling deep inside, one of worry and concern. It’s tough to cope with especially when you’re growing up. Isabel Beane lives in a house with 5 siblings, … Continue reading
MMGM for July 22, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of Amir and the Jinn Princess by M.T. Khan. Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has an interview with Sally Pla and a giveaway of Invisible Isabel. Kasey Giard at The Story Sancturary … Continue reading
AMIR and the JINN PRINCESS
Amir is a privileged boy living in the lap of luxury as the youngest child in his overly rich family. He’s only twelve-years-old but is the heir to his father’s brick kiln business in Pakistan. None of that matters to … Continue reading
I AM NOT WHO YOU SEE
A teen writer tells the story of Veda who lives in India with her parents. It’s an engaging read and one ripe for discussion. Using an effective diary type format, the first entry dated June 5, 2017 lets readers know … Continue reading
MMGM for July 15, 2024
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has a review of DARKNESS & DEMON SONG by M.R. Fournet. Carol Baldwin reviews and has a giveaway of Wand by Landra Jennings. Stephanie Robinson @ Fairday’s Blog is featuring the book Secret of the Shadow … Continue reading
DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG
The second book in the series follows last year’s BRICK DUST AND BONES. Anxious readers could jump right into DARKNESS AND DEMON SONG without reading the first. Just be prepared for some missing pieces as to how young Marius (an … Continue reading
THE SCIENCE OF SEEDS
Author Carla Mooney explores what could be a droll, boring topic for kids and makes it into a fascinating journey about what we grow and eat. After an introduction describing how a seed grows and the prolific nature of seeds, … Continue reading
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