Happy July 1st, everyone! As you've probably noticed, the Middle Grade Monday posts have taken a hiatus as I've been traveling all over the country since the beginning of summer. I am now settled and stationary and ready to deliver all the latest deets happening in the Middle Grade world. Since we are now officially half way... Continue Reading →
Strap on your apron and pull out the baking essentials (along with a bit of pixie dust) because baking has never been more magical (and reading as never been more fun)! What if you could bake emotions into food? Or weave magic through a tangled web of fate and enchantment? This story is not scary;... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade is not typically an age group most associate with good historical fiction. But the truth is, there is a sea of irresistibly satisfying stories that tip their waters into history, flooding the Middle Grade market -- the kind that comfortably flows into hands of adult fiction lovers. As historical fiction just happens to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to another Middle Grade Monday! Today we are thrilled to be the last stop for the blog tour of one of our favorite MG releases in March, The Fellowship for Alien Detection. Author Kevin Emerson stopped by to share the vocal and musical inspirations that helped him tap into his creative muse for the... Continue Reading →
Here’s the dealio (official synopsis): Haley and Dodger don't have much in common. Haley lives in Greenhaven, Connecticut; Dodger lives in Port Salmon, Washington. Haley has a family who loves and supports her; Dodger can't seem to ever get his dad's approval. Haley is well adjusted and passionate; Dodger hears strange voices in his head.... Continue Reading →
We are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated book, The Fellowship for Alien Detection by Kevin Emerson. Stay-tuned for our official review next week on Middle Grade Monday, and our exclusive blog tour with the author on March 14th! In the meantime, check-out the official synopsis below and stop by your local bookstore for a... Continue Reading →
For all my fellow Middle Grade enthusiasts, I found a website I’m just dying to share with you! It was created by a group of women who just happen to be both writers, readers, and lovers of Middle Grade, and whose goal (in their own words) is to “bring awareness, enthusiasm and celebration to books... Continue Reading →
AMULET BOOKS WINS NEW MIDDLE GRADE BOOK SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR JON SCIESZKA IN A HEATED 6-WAY AUCTION (Reblogged from Mishaps and Adventures) Senior Vice President/Publisher Susan Van Metre and Editorial Director Charles Kochman at ABRAMS Amulet Books imprint beat out five other children’s publishers for the first six books in a new illustrated middle... Continue Reading →
2012 has given us some fantastic adventures in Middle Grade. Now we're looking forward to another year of magic, mystery, and fun! Below you’ll find a list featuring many of this year’s most anticipated new MG books! January Seek n Find by Teresa McKinley Jinx by Sage Blackwood Hokey Pokey... Continue Reading →
2012 has been a great year for Middle Grade! I have to admit, trying to selected "the best" is an impossible task, but alas, I've put together 10 of my favorites: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdomby Christopher Healy Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you?... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice 