ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is taking part in the blog tour for the new MG novel, ARMANDO AND THE AMAZING ANIMAL RACE by Diana Schaffter. Read my review and be sure to enter the fantastic GIVEAWAY!

Jennifer Bohnhoff reviews Caroline Starr Rose’s recently published middle grade verse novel: THE BURNING SEASON.

Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has a guest post by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow and a giveaway of their new book, Just Desserts.

Isabelle Knight shares what it’s like prepping for a book launch of her new MG fantasy novel, along with a few tips for any authors who might be planning their own book launch.

Tonja Drecker has a review of The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure by Teddy Keen. 

Sue Heavenrich @ Archimedes Notebook reviews The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army by Penny Parker Klostermann.

Patricia Tilton @ Children’s Books Heal stops by again with a review of Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood by Robert Beatty. 

Nicole Hewitt @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction has reviews of five Middle Grade Escapades books.

Middle Grade Escapades blog has a Q&A with Ryan James Black, author of THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM. 

Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd reviews Trouble with Sunshine which deals with grief and horses.

Maria Antonia is also back with us again this week with a review of Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson.

Valinora Troy shares some thoughts about The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick.

Rosi Hollinbeck reviews A DAY WITH MOUSSE. Rosi also shares three links of interest for her writing friends.

Brenda @ Log Cabin Library takes a look at  Seeker Society by Jana Tropper and Kyle Higgins, illustrated by Zack Giallongo, colorist Whiney Cogar