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Author Archives: Greg Pattridge
I AM, I CAN, I WILL
Inspiring and interactive, the guided journal presents 35 amazing women who provide a great framework for Black girls. Many of the names are familiar ones like Michelle Obama, Harriett Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, and Venus Williams. But also included are individuals … Continue reading
MMGM for February 26, 2024
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of THE UNICORN LEGACY-Tangled Magic by Kamilla Benko. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles has an interview with debut author Megan Brennan and a GIVEAWAY of her MG graphic novel Kira … Continue reading
THE UNICORN LEGACY – TANGLED MAGIC
Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices … Continue reading
How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes
All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his … Continue reading
MMGM for February 19, 2024
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MAX in the HOUSE of SPIES by Adam Gidwitz. Rosi Hollinbeck reviews DANCING IN THE STORM. Also included are three links of interest for her writing friends. Mark Baker … Continue reading
Max in the House of Spies
I am a big fan of historical fiction. My enthusiasm is often not shared by the 7-13 year old age group. Max in the House of Spies just might sway them over to my side. 11-year-old Max Bretzfeld lives in … Continue reading
THE RECKONING
Young Lamar is in middle school and can’t wait to start making movies like his idol, Spike Lee. Grandpa has even gifted him a camcorder that will create something special much better than phones. Spending time with Gramps is great … Continue reading
MMGM for February 12, 2024
At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of HUMMINGBIRD SEASON by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles returns with a guest post by author Sherry Ellis and a blog-tour giveaway of Bubba and Squirt’s City … Continue reading
HUMMINGBIRD SEASON
COVID. March, 2020. It hit fast and hard. None of us were prepared for what was about to unfold. Teachers and parents often struggled providing support for children during this difficult time when we were locked in and shut out … Continue reading
THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
I didn’t expect to like a book about princesses. Boy, was I wrong. THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM has plenty of laughs thanks to the dialog between the cast of interesting characters. Surprising twists and turns kept me reading right to the … Continue reading
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