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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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THE NEW NORM
Middle school drama at its’ best. This is the first book in the series featuring Norm who is just beginning middle school where social media rules. After having his wisdom teeth pulled (Side note: Doesn’t that usually happen in your … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/29/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of DEEPA, MD by Priya Swaminathan. ••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is participating in the Sparkle Time Giveaway Hop with lots of middle grade book choices. ••Isabelle Knight … Continue reading
DEEPA M.D.
Deepa just wants to lead a normal life. She missed 6th grade because of being diagnosed with leukemia. In remission now, Deepa is ready to move forward with a new school year in 7th grade. Turns out to be not … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/22/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of ROXIE IN COLOR by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka. ••Carol Baldwin features a review of A YEAR WITHOUT HOME by V.T. Bidania. ••Rebecca Douglass reviews an audio … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/15/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of PERSPECTIVE by Jennifer Bohnhoff. ••BRIAR’S REVIEWS is with us for the first time and has a review of GOOSH by Seth McLane. ••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/8/2026)
••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER by Candace Lee & Eric Newman. ••Natalie Aguirre @ LITERARY RAMBLES has a guest post by Rebecca Caprera and a giveaway of her … Continue reading
GEORGE GOODWIN DRAGON SLAYER
George Goodwin is no dragon slayer. At least that’s what he believes at the start of this engaging fantasy. George is 12-years-old and a dedicated boy scout. He lives with his police officer mother and still deeply misses his dad … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (6/1/26)
This week I am chaperoning some graduating seniors on a celebration trip. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, be sure to check out the other posts in our lineup this week: ••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is … Continue reading
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (5/25/2026)
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of PERFECT ENOUGH by Meg Eden Kuyatt. ••Susan Uhlig loved RIGHT BACK AT YOU by Carolyn Mackler. ••Linda Browne at Bookcase Bizarro reviews Peter Kuper’s Insectopolis, … Continue reading
PERFECT ENOUGH
Selah is 13-years-old and autistic. It’s been a rough time trying to figure out how to deal with life, but now she has learned about her autism and what she can do to survive the upcoming writer’s camp where she … Continue reading
