Tag Archives: MIDDLE GRADE

Maybe He Just Likes You – Middle Grade Book Recommendation

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Joanna

Title: Maybe He Just Likes you Author: Barbara Dee  Publisher: Aladdin, October 1st 2019 Ages: 10-14 Themes: #MeTooK12, #MeToo, sexual harassment, bullying, middle grade, finding one’s voice, support, boundaries, consent, Thank you to the publisher for my review copy. Favorite Quote: I also understand that … Continue reading →

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Star-Crossed – Book Recommendation

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Joanna

Title: Star-Crossed Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, March, 2017 Ages: 9-13 Themes: family, friendship, 8th grade theater production, crushes, LGBTQIA, Romeo & Juliet     Opening: “It wasn’t about me, I knew. But still.” Synopsis: Mattie, a star student and … Continue reading →

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Just One Thing – Book Recommendation

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joanna

Title: Just One Thing   Author: N. Viau Drawings by: Timothy Young Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, 2016 Ages: 8-11 Themes: Bullying, learning to love oneself, not giving up, friendship Opening:   Chapter One — The Cloud of doom   I didn’t mind being Anthony … Continue reading →

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