Category Archives: Reading

Favorite Middle Grade Reading Moments 2015 & a Giveaway

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

This past year I’ve posted more than 60 reviews of middle grade books and read many more. With the new year just a wink away, its time to present my coveted golden cup award. Okay, I got it at a … Continue reading →

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Middle Grade News

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

It’s been a busy month for me as I finish up final edits on four manuscripts. I won’t go into the messy details that got me into this way of writing because I have other news to share. The annual … Continue reading →

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A Reluctant Reader No More

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Nathan is a real kid with a real problem – he hates to read. I first started working with him almost three years ago when he was in fifth grade. He wouldn’t pick up a book unless forced to by … Continue reading →

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What book started your love of reading?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Greg Pattridge

Each February, a school I once worked at has a yearly reading celebration.  It’s an “I Love Reading” theme all month with book fairs, author visits, writing workshops, reading contests, and guests each day sharing an answer to the question … Continue reading →

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Favorite Middle Grade Reads 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

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 →

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Putting Down a Book I was Supposed to Love

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve been reading fast and furious – not hours a day but whenever there are 15-20 minutes of spare time. My goal in 2014 was to read 24 MG titles. So far I’ve more than doubled that with the 50th … Continue reading →

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June Happenings

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

Where has almost half the year gone? The days seem to pass by without stopping. Hopefully it will slow down long enough for you to check out two great events coming up… I’ll be participating from 9 a.m., Friday June … Continue reading →

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Middle Grade March is this Weekend

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

You can click on the image to get all the details. It starts midnight on March 1st. Find a middle grade title you have wanted to read and dig in! I’m signed up, though time may only allow me to … Continue reading →

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Quick Reads for the Reluctant Reader

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve worked with quite a few kids who would rather be dragged by a fast moving snowmobile with their teeth attached to a rope than actually read a book. When I hand them one of these word filled wonders they … Continue reading →

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Middle Grade Heaven

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Greg Pattridge

You will find it at the Tattered Cover Bookstore on Colfax Street in Denver. The building is charming and originally was home to the historic 550 seat Bonfils-Lowenstein theater. You can still see the curtain framing the stage. Two levels … Continue reading →

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