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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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AND THE WINNER IS…
Well… I don’t know yet. After reading all five Cybils Middle Grade Fiction finalists I will soon conference with the other judges to share thoughts and come to a group decision. I do know awards are subjective no matter if … Continue reading
Favorite Middle Grade Reading Moments 2015 & a Giveaway
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
A Happy Holiday Celebration
After finishing my latest rounds of edits I just had to celebrate. Perfectly normal, but after a month of writing from the perspective of an exuberant 11-year-old, I couldn’t escape that age… Whew! I survived and have officially returned to … Continue reading
A Review of Reviews
Recently I had a reader contact me wondering if I could lead her to the name of a book I reviewed about a girl who lived with her family at a mortuary or cemetery. I have the same problem, often … Continue reading
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!
Always in the Middle... 