Find 26 compelling book series for your 6th graders (11-year-olds) to keep them reading. Because there's nothing like a good book; even better when it's in a series! 26 Book Series for 6th Graders (11 Year Olds) Five Kingdoms: Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull FANTASY / ADVENTURE Brandon Mull has outdone himself with an inventive, totally unique world and characters! Cole, a regular kid, is … [Read more...]
27 Book Series for 5th Graders (10 Year Olds)
If you're looking for a good book series for your 5th graders (10 year olds), here are 28 great choices for every interest. See ALL my book recommendations for 10 year olds here. Printable list here. Book Series for 5th Graders (10-Year-Olds) All Four Stars by Tara Dairman REALISTIC Food-enthusiast Gladys is suffering in a house of microwaving parents. Gladys not only appreciates quality … [Read more...]
32 Good Book Series for 4th Graders (That Will Keep Them Reading)
Looking for a good book series for your 4th grader? Once you can get kids hooked into a book series, you know that it will keep them reading for while. Not to mention, they probably will be reading longer hours because the books are just too good to put down. For each of these chapter book series, I've included the genre and description so you can easily find what might interest your … [Read more...]
New Scholastic Branches Beginning Chapter Book with a 10-Year Old Author
I partnered with @Scholastic for a fun early chapter book giveaway for 6 to 8 year olds: Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1) by Hilde Lysiak with Matthew Lysiak. Hero Dog (Hilde Cracks the Case #1) is a mystery story available now about a writer named Hilde and her sister, Izzy. They want to help their neighbors find who is stealing baked goods from people's homes. Hilde writes the … [Read more...]
Hook Your Tweens and Teens on Reading Banned Books
My kids aren't reading like the used to. It's not good. But, I have a plan . . . I'm going to entice them with the controversy of banned books. In fact, I think the emotional tug of unfairness and lack of choice will motivate your tweens and teens, too. Because there's nothing more resonating to kids than unfairness. And when books are banned, it's unfair. Kids want choice. Kids want … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Starting a Book Club (For Kids)
written by Deborah Lytton, author of Ruby Starr Book clubs are a wonderful way to combine reading and friends. A book club allows for discovery of new books as well as ideas. Here are 7 tips for starting your own. In my newest release, RUBY STARR (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky), the main character Ruby is a ten year old who absolutely loves books. She is inspired by her mother’s book club to start … [Read more...]
My Miniature Library: Mini Books for DIY Book Enthusiasts
If you like tiny things AND books, you're going to love My Miniature Library. At our house, we are quite partial to cute, tiny things so this is right up our alley! Plus I like that it incorporates books with crafting and playing. Just imagine the possibilities . . . My Miniature Library: Mini Books for DIY Book Enthusiasts The My Miniature Library book is actually not a book but a case to … [Read more...]
7 Beginning Chapter Books, Fall 2017
Calling all readers ages 6 to 9 who are transitioning to chapter books! Here are seven new beginning chapter books you'll want to peruse. See if the descriptions sound like something you'd like. Then off you go. 7 Beginning Chapter Books for Fall 2017 Ada Lace is On the Case by Emily Calandrelli with Tamson Weston, illustrated by Renee Kurilla MYSTERY / STEM Ada moves to a new … [Read more...]
13 New Middle Grade Books to Read in Fall 2017
Discover new, amazing middle grade books for tweens, ages 9 - 12, for fall 2017 reading. *Find more newly published (excellent) fall 2017 middle grade FANTASY books here and HISTORICAL FICTION books here. (I separated the list because it was so long.) 13 New Middle Grade Books to Read in Fall 2017 Wallace the Brave by Will Henry HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL If you like the humor … [Read more...]
5 Historical Fiction Novels for Tweens, Fall 2017
Tweens reading these new 2017 historical fiction novels will find that the stories make the history come to life. All these books are good but I highly, highly recommend Refugee as a stand-out, must-read choice for everyone. Want to read other genres? Find MORE fall 2017 newly published middle grade books for tweens. 5 Historical Fiction Novels for Tweens, Fall 2017 Refugee by Alan … [Read more...]
24 Book Series 3rd Graders Love to Read
What are the best book series for 3rd graders? Here are 25 chapter book series that not only are just right for third graders but that they'll LOVE to read. (For those of you not in the U.S., third grade is generally 8-year olds.) --> ALL book recommendations for 8 year olds (3rd grade) here. 24 Book Series 3rd Graders Love to Read Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel HUMOR In a word: Hilarious. … [Read more...]
What’s New in Fantasy Books for Ages 8 – 12 (Fall 2017)
I'm so excited to share with you the new fantasy middle grade books for children ages 8 - 12! If you're like me and love this genre, you're going to be thrilled with so many fantastic new titles. What's New in Fantasy Books for Ages 8 - 12 The Wonderling by Mira Bartók This beautiful, heart-warming story is one of my favorite books of 2017. The story begins at an orphanage of … [Read more...]