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Mellow Dramas | SLJ Spotlight
Middle Grade novels often have two extremes: ultra fantastical or the issue-driven realistic. However ,these titles are equally satisfying to read stories where the drama is simply of a more mellow nature, where the smaller trials and tribulations of growing up take center stage.
Three Quick Questions: Sophie Cleverly on Scarlet and Ivy: The Lost Twin
Sophie Cleverly, whose novel Scarlet and Ivy: The Lost Twin was just named an SLJ Popular Pick, answers three quick questions.
The Dreamer/El Soñador by Pam Muñoz Ryan & Peter Sis | 30-Second Booktalk
Dr. Rodriguez from the Latin@s in KidLit blog shares a 30-second booktalk for Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter Sis's The Dreamer in English and en Español.
A Chat with Brian Farrey About “The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse”
Brian Farrey's latest middle grade novel has all the magical details and atmospheric elements that fantasy readers crave—along with some deep and thought-provoking themes. SLJ chats with the author about exploring fundamental questions of ethics and emotions with middle graders through literature.
Chicken in Space
A fun story for inspiring positive thinking, problem-solving, and old-fashioned imaginative play. A fine purchase for picture book collections, especially those in need of kindergarten read-alouds.
From YouTube Star to Published Author | Video Spotlight
Five titles by YouTube-famous teens turned authors.
The Door By the Staircase | 30-Second Booktalk
A super short booktalk of Katherine Marsh's delightfully creepy middle grade fantasy, A Door By the Staircase.
13 New YA Books for Middle School Readers Coming Out This Month
A selection of great new titles to satisfy middle school readers who crave YA lit.
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