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Thankfully, there are so many MG books being written about mental health. Some of these books are about children struggling with mental health issues and some are about a family member. They help the kids see themselves in the story or their family in the story, as well as help middle graders develop a better […]
It’s July, and your kids have another month for summer reading (and maybe even time this fall!).They may be searching for some new titles and I just might have a solution. Instead of books from long ago, I’m focusing on books from the recent past. These titles are books I’ve reviewed and adored, but […]
Yesterday I posted my first list of favorite MG books of 2020. I had so many favorites, I decided to split the list into two posts. Here are the MG books that were most memorable to me from later in the year. In case you missed the first list, here it is. 2020 MEMORABLE MIDDLE […]
When I published my post Picture Book Gift Guide 2018 last week, I promised a middle grade version and here it is! These aren’t necessarily the best books of 2018, but these are the books that touched my heart, and even though I may have read them months ago, their stories are still there. Some […]
How can it suddenly be Labor Day? Every year on Memorial Day weekend I vow to make every moment of summer count. Ever since I read this column almost 20 years ago, I’ve kept this in mind. Summer is precious. This summer we’ve had some special family visits with our children, siblings and nieces and […]
2018 is proving to be an amazing year for children’s literature. I’ve shared many of my favorites this spring and summer, but my list keeps growing! School may have started, but I hope you’ll still be taking trips to the library. Here are more favorite kids’ books to add to your list, or maybe your […]
Can you believe it’s the middle of July? The summer is truly flying by, but I’m trying to enjoy every moment. Of course, that means finding time to discover lots of new favorite reads for your summer reading, which I want to share with you. There’s a Young Adult, a middle grade, an early chapter […]
For the past two years, during the month of December, I have shared book titles for you to add to your shopping list for the children in your lives. This year, I have decided to take a different approach. This month, I plan to share lists of my favorite picture books and my favorite middle […]
I love trees. Not just in this season when the colors are spectacular, but during any time of year. Even in the winter when all I can see are the stark outlines against the bleak sky. I love the shapes, the hollows and the way they bend in the wind. And I especially love the […]
It’s hard to believe that school will be starting very soon. I don’t know about you, but the summer has flown by! We’ve spent a lot of time in Michigan and we’ve had the oportunity to renew old friendships and spend lots of time with family and friends. We’ve tried to enjoy every minute and […]