Tag Archives: bibliography

2022 in Review – the Books

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Katy K.

Here are 40 of my top favorite books of 2022 – including both new books and rereads. Continue reading →

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8 Eerie Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 8 eerie books that have come out in the last couple of years, perfect for Halloween (or any other time of year.) Continue reading →

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10 Fantasy Books under 250 Pages

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a book list for kids who want fantasy, but aren’t up for a tome. Continue reading →

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10 Summer Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Katy K.

Whether you’re looking to revel in summer or escape winter, here are 10 fantasy books for kids to soak in the summer sun. Continue reading →

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Reading with My Son – the Middle School Years

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Katy K.

At a friend’s request, I put together a list of the audiobooks and read-alouds my son and I read together when he was in middle school. I hope you enjoy these as much as we did. Continue reading →

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Shifting Friendships: a Middle School Book List

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Katy K.

When my teen librarian, Ms. D, and I started talking about a realistic fiction list for middle school, the way that formerly close friendships often start shifting in middle school came up as a particularly relevant topic. I’d been working … Continue reading →

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8 Winter Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are a selection of Christmas, Yule, and general winter-themed books for 4th through 8th grade readers. Continue reading →

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Book Club Picks for 4/5s on Hoopla

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s a small selection of books available on Hoopla that I think fourth and fifth graders would enjoy reading and discussing. Continue reading →

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8 Spooky Middle Grade Books

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Katy K.

Just in case you or a kid in your life happen to be looking for something to read for Halloween, here are a few I’ve enjoyed! And let me know in the comments if you have anything you’d add to … Continue reading →

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12 Mysteries for Fans of Enola Holmes

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Katy K.

My Girl Scout troop is both working on the Secret Agent badge and falling in love with Enola Holmes, so they are asking for books. I looked especially for girl detectives, and included both historical and contemporary mysteries with a … Continue reading →

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