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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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WATCH HOLLOW
My first review of 2019 is an engrossing tale, WATCH HOLLOW, and the results hint at another great year for MG books. Be sure to check out my interview last week with author Gregory Funaro. Inside the Blackford House is … Continue reading
AN INTERVEW WITH GREGORY FUNARO
I’m pleased to start the year off with Gregory Funaro. His first book for Disney-Hyperion, ALISTAIR GRIM’S ODDITORIUM (2015), was a New York Times best seller and an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and his second, ALISTAIR GRIM’S ODD … Continue reading
The 2018 GOLDEN CUP AWARDS
The past year was another special one for middle grade books. The big name award groups recognize their favorite books, but my Golden Cup Awards look within the stories to find the best in fifteen unique categories. Keep reading for … Continue reading
End of the Year Clean-up
I’ve been busy preparing a list of Middle Grade favorites for 2018. Next Monday I’ll reveal my picks in fifteen different categories. My other task has been tidying up piles, in particular the many unrequested books that come my way. … Continue reading
A HAPPY HOLIDAY MMGM THANK YOU!
What a year for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! A total of 40 bloggers joined us the past twelve months. I’ve listed the 37 below who still have a home on the web. Visit them during the holidays for a look … Continue reading
FRONT DESK
Author Kelly Yang looked at her own life as an immigrant to create a touching, inspiring story of hope, empathy, and understanding. Racism is the central focus but strong themes of friendship and never giving up also grace the pages. … Continue reading
Holiday Stocking Stuffers from NGK!
This is my final day of holiday recommendations from the great folks at National Geographic Kids. You can see day one here (ULTIMATE PREDATORPEDIA and WHY NOT?). And last Friday I presented the third choice with THE POETRY OF US. … Continue reading
MMGM for 12/17/18
Today is the final MMGM post for 2018. MMGM will return on January 7, 2019 for my second year of hosting. I’ll still be here the rest of the month. December 24th is devoted to my holiday wish to … Continue reading
LOUISIANA’S WAY HOME
Kate DiCamillo always has a great main character in her books. She also makes sure to have rich secondary-characters, ones you’d welcome if they ever had their own story. And so, Louisiana Elefante, a friend of Raymie Nightingale (the title … Continue reading
The Poetry of US
Welcome to day two of my National Geographic for Kids Holiday Wish List. You can check out day one here. Poet J. Patrick Lewis had an idea. Compile the best poems about the United States and its territories, especially those … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 