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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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MIDDLE GRADE in the NEWS 10/18/18
Here are a few news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed this week: I was happy to see my CYBILS nomination for Middle Grade Fiction, THE TRUTH AS TOLD BY MASON BUTTLE, was also recognized as a finalist for The … Continue reading
MMGM for 10/15/18
A big smile this week to all the MG posts. ALWAYS in the MIDDLE has SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT—the first of many reviews I’ll have on a variety of creepy and scary books. Come back for more in the next two … Continue reading
Skulduggery Pleasant
Ever hear of it? Me neither, until Harpers 360 suggested this was a must read. A little research led to the reasons this novel published eleven years ago had a less than stellar start in the United States. Irish Author, … Continue reading
FOOD FIGHT!
The fight might be more about who gets to first read this new book from National Geographic Kids. Food industry leader Tanya Steel has put together a five star look at the history of food and also a peek into … Continue reading
New cover reveals for The Lightning Road series by Donna Galanti!
I previously reviewed Donna Galanti’s The Lightning Road series: JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD and JOSHUA AND THE ARROW REALM—both fantastic adventures. Today I’m thrilled to give you a look at these awesome new cover reveals! Plus enter to win … Continue reading
MMGM for 10/8/18
ALWAYS in the MIDDLE (that’s me) has an exciting historical fiction to share—JOURNEY OF THE PALE BEAR. Click the MMGM logo to reach my review and be sure to check out all the other sites below. June McCrary Jacobs at … Continue reading
JOURNEY OF THE PALE BEAR
The year is 1251, perhaps 1252, and the King of Norway gives the King of England a Royal Bear as a gift. The bear did arrive and lived many years in the menageries of the Tower of London. This much … Continue reading
CATS VS. ROBOTS—THIS IS WAR
An interesting new series sure to capture the attention of both robot and cat lovers. Twins Max and Min Wengrod are on opposite sides. Max prefers cats and video games while Min could be the first poster child for STEM … Continue reading
Middle Grade in the NEWS 10/4/18
Here are a few news and special feature articles I’ve enjoyed this week: Praising the benefits of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and how important reading/talking to infants is to later development in Middle Grades. YA author, Elizabeth Spencer shares her … Continue reading
MMGM for 10/1/18
It’s National Homemade Cookie Day for MMGM’s first of October. ALWAYS in the MIDDLE kicks off the Blog Tour for GARBAGE ISLAND by Fred Koehler. Click the cookie to … Continue reading
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