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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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THE BEST AT IT
WELCOME TO ANOTHER MONTH OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAYS! I’m starting off with a great contemporary story that has been on my reading pile for way too long. I couldn’t even recall how it got there. Then I did a … Continue reading
TURN IT UP!
Turn it Up!: A Pitch-Perfect History of Music that Rocked the World The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce — and beyond. Many major music genres are … Continue reading
MMGM for February 24,2020
HAPPY LEAP YEAR WEEK! THE EXTRA DAY OCCURS ON SATURDAY. CELEBRATE BY LEAPING INTO THESE GREAT REVIEWS: At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have WE COULD BE HEROES by Margaret Finnegan and a GIVEAWAY of the book—my favorite MG … Continue reading
WE COULD BE HEROES
CELEBRATING MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY WITH A NEW RELEASE and GIVEAWAY! A boy, his new friend, and a canine they desperately want to save serve as the backdrop for this heartwarming story. A story full of challenges for both young … Continue reading
LIGHTNING GIRL: SUPERHERO SQUAD
Last Monday I reviewed Lightning Girl, the first book in this entertaining series from British star Alesha Dixon. There are actually four books but only the first two have made their way across the pond for North American readers. In … Continue reading
MMGM for February 17, 2020
Happy MMGM and President’s Day! At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have yet another superhero book with LIGHTNING GIRL by Alesha Dixon. You can reach it with one click on the button. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, and … Continue reading
Lightning Girl
I was a little leery on two fronts after receiving a copy of this British import, sporting a brand new cover for American audiences. First off, it appeared to be a familiar story line where the MC discovers she has … Continue reading
BREAKING THROUGH…
How FEMALE ATHLETES SHATTERED STEREOTYPES in the ROARING TWENTIES Happy Valentine’s Day! Opportunities to watch our modern day female athletes excel at their chosen sport are available without a problem. It could be a superstar in tennis, basketball, golf, and … Continue reading
MMGM for February 10, 2020
It’s Valentine’s Week and the love continues for MG books. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have LOVE SUGAR MAGIC—A MIXTURE OF MISCHIEF by Anna Meriano. June McCrary Jacobs at Reading, Writing, and Stitch-Metic has a S.T.E.A.M. feature on … Continue reading
LOVE SUGAR MAGIC–A MIXTURE OF MISCHIEF
Welcome to another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! I’m following up my interview last Friday with author Anna Meriano. The third in her series of LOVE SUGAR MAGIC books has been released and I have a review of A MIXTURE OF … Continue reading
