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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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1 FOR ALL (plus an Interview with the author!)
J.J. thinks this year he will lead his eighth-grade team to the conference title. But bad breaks, a new coach, and a long-standing grudge sabotage J.J.’s hopes and leave him struggling on and off the court. Can J.J. and his … Continue reading
THE FORGOTTEN LETTERS
Father’s Day is Sunday and even though my dad passed away many years ago, the June celebration gets me thinking about him more. Especially this year. I grew up with a houseful of older and younger sisters and as the … Continue reading
MMGM for June 15, 2020
Starting this week and continuing through the summer, I’ll be lending the top spot to one of our frequent contributors. Today it’s Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles. Her site has frequent author and agent interviews, along with giveaways. If you’ve … Continue reading
HERE IN THE REAL WORLD
I first read a Sara Pennypacker book back in 2016, a story called PAX. About a boy and his beloved red fox. It tugged at your emotions and the writing was like a tutorial on what makes a great MG … Continue reading
MY 1,000th POST WINNERS
Congratulations to the three winners of my recent GIVEAWAY. They each receive a box filled with 10 books and an MMGM sticky note pack. Your prize package will arrive soon. Here are the lucky threesome: MICHELLE MASON FAITH HOUGH DANIELLE … Continue reading
Skulduggery Pleasant—Seasons of War
I featured the first book in the series 18 months ago (Skulduggery Pleasant). It’s a wildly imaginative big world adventure featuring a girl and her skeleton companion—perfect for upper middle grade with great characters and plot. Book one was released … Continue reading
An ALWAYS in the MIDDLE Celebration
Earlier this month I published my 1,000th post! It’s been 8 years, over 600 reviews and I’ve made connections to the most wonderful group of bloggers, authors, and middle graders. I am truly blessed to have such a platform. A … Continue reading
WE ARE POWER
Growing up in our present day world is full of challenges. The non-stop “Breaking News” cycle leaves tweens and teens with only one conclusion: The world is a violent place. Conflicts escalate to a point where people are physically hurt … Continue reading
MMGM for May 4, 2020
May the Fourth be With You. Click on a May bouquet to reach a blogger’s post. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of MORE THAN MARMALADE by Rosanne Tolin, the fascinating story about the life … Continue reading
Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes BLOG TOUR + HUGE GIVEAWAY!
Welcome Back to the Explorer Academy! AND… The Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes by Trudi Trueit on March 17th, blogs across the web are featuring a National Geographic Explorer who inspired The Explorer Academy, … Continue reading
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