Want to know about the best middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels of 2019? 2019 gave us so many amazing middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels! Especially for realistic fiction books that tackle growing up while facing big issues like colorism, poverty, immigration, and identity. Add several memorable historical fiction stories and a few adventures […]
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9 Trending Middle Grade Novels for Ages 9 – 12
Happy November, book-loving friends! Today I’m sharing with you some amazing new middle-grade books for your 9 – 12-year-old readers. You’ll notice I’ve starred my favorites that are contenders for my best of 2019 list. But all these books are incredible so even the books I didn’t star are totally worth reading. Trending Middle […]
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Think beyond chapter books when asking your kids to read. Chapter books are just one of the many reading options. Here are seven more reading ideas to entice your kids into more and more reading. 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books 1. Magazines I’ve stopped all my magazine subscriptions just in time for my kids to ramp […]
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Ghost stories for kids range between adorable to downright terrifying. From cute picture books about ghosts to middle-grade stories and books with ghosts that might be friendly or might be malevolent, there’s a ghost story for everyone on this list. The Best Ghost Story Picture Books How to Make Friends With a Ghost by Rebecca […]
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Do your readers like graphic novels? Remember to include graphic novels in regular reading rotation. The visual format requires readers to make more inferences than in other formats which is just one of the reasons graphic novels are beneficial to a reading diet. Read more about the benefits of graphic novels. 6 […]
Continue ReadingKid-Favorite Halloween Books for All Ages: The Ultimate Guide
Halloween is just around the corner. Are your kids excited? Maybe it’s time to start reading good books all about this spooky fall holiday. Discover the best choices in Halloween books– just right for kids of all ages to enjoy. Find board books, picture books, and chapter books. Even better, these books aren’t scary — […]
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Bibliophiles, are you ready to get the scoop on new chapter books for your students and the kids in your life? Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen HISTORICAL FICTION Nielsen deftly captures the history of Lithuania’s book smugglers as well as the fundamental truth that books give readers freedom from oppression; books keep […]
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