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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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Reading is a Tough Sell for Kids in Today’s World
I always encourage parents to squeeze out time for their children to read something they enjoy. Reading for pleasure will not only make them better readers, but also propel them into adulthood as lovers of stories. A new report by … Continue reading
What Makes A Good Story?
I first came across this question when I began my first classroom teaching job. The teacher I replaced left several copies of a short manual for kids: What Makes A Good Story? (Unfortunately out of print). Inside are 13 short … Continue reading
MORE MG SPOOKS AND SCARY READS
There are way too many October favorites to devote a full review so I’m presenting three more in this shortened format. Like the other recommended choices this month, they can be enjoyed any time of the year. Goosebumps series by … Continue reading
Middle Shelf Magazine
On Monday I posted my review of Jennifer Richard Jacobson’s novel, SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT. I also mentioned the release of her newest, PAPER THINGS. The very next day I came across an interview with her in the newest issue … Continue reading
Always in the Middle and Moving Forward
There is a lot to report as I get started on the new year… 1. Several months ago I nominated NICKEL BAY NICK by Dean Pitchford for the 2014 Cybils (Children and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards) in the Middle … Continue reading
Merry Christmas…
… from my writing window. Have a great day with your families!
A Reluctant Choice: Goodbye to R.A.
One of the more popular series in the early days of my classroom was THE CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE books. Boys especially gravitated to the decision making that occurred at the end of a chapter – If you want to … Continue reading
Feeling Secure as a Writer
Writing is a funny business. I spend hours creating a scene only to change the words the next day. Entire chapters are cut, new ones added, and still I strive to make it perfect. Three out of four people will … Continue reading
Do Dads Get a Fair Look in MG Books?
Father’s Day is fast approaching and this Sunday it will be time to celebrate our dads. Happy Father’s Day! I’ve read a lot of middle grade books the past year where the dad is not portrayed in the best light. … Continue reading
A Special MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY: Blog tour for It’s NOT Just A Dog
I am thrilled to be the seventh stop on the Blog Tour for It’s NOT Just A Dog, a new novel by Pam Torres. Thanks for inviting me, Pam! The full schedule is below in case you missed the start … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 