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Category Archives: Contests
AN MMGM 2nd Anniversary Celebration
A few notes before the celebration begins… 1) The winner of Carter Roy’s two book BLOOD GUARD series is CINDY TRAN. You can check her review blog out at Cindy Reads A Lot. Congratulations! I’ll get those out to you … Continue reading
Happy International Childeren’s Book Day 2015
This yearly celebration coincides with Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. Each year a different country is given hosting honors which allows them to choose the theme and have a guest author post his or her thoughts. This year United Arab Emeirtus … Continue reading
CYBILS AWARDS ANNOUNCED!!
Yes, the entire list is here, from book apps and picture books through YA and non-fiction. It’s an impressive collection of literature. What’s even more exciting is the book ALWAYS in the MIDDLE nominated for the MG Fiction Award has … Continue reading
Favorite Middle Grade Reads 2014
I’m all filled up. Not from holiday dining but from reading a total of 68 MG books this year! What better time than now to celebrate my favorites for 2014. Yes, it’s the second annual Always in the Middle GOLDEN … Continue reading
A Year of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! Are You Kidding?
Fifty-two reviews in one year. It’s been a fun ride and one that will continue. This week though it’s time to celebrate with my first ever monster-size giveaway. But first a look back at the titles… IDA B DEAD END … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Contests, Reviews
Tagged book giveaway, Contest, Middle grade, Middle Grade Book Reviews
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The Most Important Slush Pile of All
I taught creative writing (among other things) to 11-12 year old students for 20 years. I’d go home weekends with a pile of stories to read. The range of abilities was tremendous. Most could put a 1-3 page story together, … Continue reading
Posted in Contests, Editing, Writing
Tagged becoming a writer, Kids writing, Middle grade, The Writers Tank, Writing advice
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