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Tag Archives: bibliography
2023 Cybils Middle Grade Graphic Novel Finalists
The hard-working 2023 Cybils panel picked out their 7 favorite elementary and middle grade graphic novels. Here are my takes, with notes on my kid’s favorites. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Lists, Middle Grade, nonfiction, Realistic
Tagged bibliography, book lists, book reviews, Cybils, graphic novels, middle grade books, reading, youth graphic novels
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2023 in Review – the Books
Here is my annual list of books that I rated at 9 or above. I rate most books I really enjoy as 8, but since that list would be over 100 books, I feel the need to limit myself. I do … Continue reading
8 Baking Fantasy Books
I love baking and reading about baking, so I’ve gradually put this list of baking-related fantasies together over the past seven years. It’s finally long enough to deserve its own list rather than just “if you like this, you may … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, magical baking, youth fantasy
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2022 in Review – the Books
Here are 40 of my top favorite books of 2022 – including both new books and rereads. Continue reading
8 Eerie Books for Middle Grade Readers
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
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists
Tagged bibliography, book lists, spooky, youth fantasy
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10 Fantasy Books under 250 Pages
Here’s a book list for kids who want fantasy, but aren’t up for a tome. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, Middle Grade, youth fantasy
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10 Summer Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers
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
Posted in Books, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, book lists, summer, summer reading, youth fantasy
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Reading with My Son – the Middle School Years
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
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade
Tagged audiobooks, bibliography, books for boys, read-alouds, youth audiobooks
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Shifting Friendships: a Middle School Book List
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
Posted in Books, Lists, Middle Grade, Realistic
Tagged bibliography, friends, middle grade fiction, middle school fiction, realistic fiction
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8 Winter Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers
Here are a selection of Christmas, Yule, and general winter-themed books for 4th through 8th grade readers. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, christmas, hoopla, overdrive, winter, youth fantasy
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