2017 has been a great year for middle grade fiction! Here are ten of my favorite books so far this year. Five are realistic, five fantastic, and all are great examples of what middle grade books can achieve. Though the grown-ups are still around, the kids in these stories are all growing in confidence and […]
The countdown to school is on and the hot summer days may feel just a bit longer than they did a couple of months ago. Crank up the air conditioning and get your kids to cool off with a book (or two). These five picks are great for the whole family—geared towards middle schoolers, yet […]