Who is getting ready for Parent Conferences? I loved end-of-the-year parent conferences! I know- I’m strange! But, I truly fell in love with each of my students and couldn’t wait to share that love with their parents one final time as we celebrated all their growth. You are an…
Stand outs for the year of 2023 for your middle-grade reader. I am so excited to present to you five amazing new novels published this year. These are five completely different books. I’ve even included one non-fiction! The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln has been much…
Best Books for your readers ages 10-14! Also, check out my Best Books of 2023 for Middle Graders post! When recommending books for 10-14-year-olds (middle-grade readers) I am always drawn to a variety of fiction books that span different interests. Children love new, fresh stories… complicated, emotional stories…and…
Something for every reader! So many books…so little time! My students would never believe I narrowed this list down to just 10 books. When looking at buying a book for an 8–10-year-old, their reading level and maturity level must be considered. Best Series for Your Young Reader If…
Stand-out books of 2023 for 8-10 year olds. Some of my favorite books of 2023 for 8-10 year olds are from literary giants, and one newcomer, Beth Lincoln. Peter Brown, Katherine Applegate, Jennifer Choldenko, Rebecca Stead, and Wendy Mass are five of the premiere children’s authors to grace…
