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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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MMGM for 12/20/2021
It’s the Final MMGM for 2021. We’ll be back on January 3rd for another great year of features and reviews from the middle grade blogging community. Click on any ornament to read a post: At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I … Continue reading
THE WAY I SAY IT
I’ve been featuring many books the past few months with boy protagonists. It’s not by chance as last September a parent in my neighborhood said ” I can’t find many realistic, modern day middle grade books with boy narrators. Not … Continue reading
EARTH WILL SURVIVE*
*but we may not The title alone will grab your attention. As Middle School science teacher, Katie Coppens, says in this well researched discussion: “We’re in this together.” Yes we are. The book is intended for an upper middle grade … Continue reading
STUCK
I reviewed Jennifer Swender’s previous MG title, SOLVING FOR M, two years ago. I was happy to see her with a new title worthy of my time. STUCK is one I enjoyed. Austin is changing schools again. This time it’s … Continue reading
WEIRD BUT TRUE! NEW YORK CITY
The always popular WEIRD BUT TRUE! series is out with another great selection. This time it’s a look at one of my favorite cities to visit—The Big Apple, otherwise known as New York City. You can see all the previous … Continue reading
MMGM for 12/6/2021
Click any SNOWMAN below to unlock some great Middle Grade reviews and features! (NOTE: If you are planning ahead there will be just two more MMGM’s this month on December 13, & 20.) **************** At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I … Continue reading
THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH
The past, the present, and the future walked into a bar. It was tense. This opens the first of 32 chapters and they all start with one of Billy Plimpton’s one liners. He’s an 11-year-old soon to be 12 and … Continue reading
THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC PEARL
This wonderful tale from Italy has been translated into English. Colorful illustrations appear throughout. They are nothing short of fantastic. Along with the pictures is a story about 8-year-old Hector and his love for the ocean and diving. Young readers … Continue reading
MMGM for 11/29/21
Click any light bulb below to turn on some great Middle Grade reviews and features! (NOTE: If you are planning ahead there will be just three MMGM’s next month on December 6, 13, & 20.) **************** At ALWAYS in the … Continue reading
THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY
Marya Lupu is quickly finding out the kingdom of Illyria is the worst place to be a girl. It’s male dominance everywhere you look. Boys are watched carefully for any indications of magical potential. They are a much needed protector … Continue reading
