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The Ultimate Middle Grade Christmas Shopping Guide
A book guide for the middle grade reader in your life!
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Why do we quit "cold turkey" and what letter does turkey poop make?
Plus some turkey book recs, readalouds, and teacher resources!
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What Your Scientist Characters Shouldn't Say, with Susan Dennard
And which sea creature would make the best writer?
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What Writers Get Wrong About Nightmares and Dreams, with Dr. Dylan Selterman
Plus insomnia and the show I watch when I can't sleep
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My Five-Year-Old Self Was Right About Mashed Potatoes and This.
Plus a song about being Too Much.
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What will you find in THE NIGHTMARE HOUSE?
It's release day, y'all!
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The Three Types of Horror Readers, and Why Horror for Kids is Important
Plus its NIGHTMARE HOUSE MONTH!!
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Comics, Activities, and Graphic Novels for Kids, with Jarret Lerner
Plus a cross-country move to the Magic Kingdom!
Writing Lessons from Disney's Most Maligned Animated Film
And a chance to get your picture book published!
Mental Health in Middle Grade books, with Cindy Baldwin
And a cat comic!
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Verse Novels and How To Write Them, with Lisa Fipps
And some tips for getting your poetry published!
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3 Questions about School Visits with J. Scott Savage
And how to write a query letter
Sarah’s Smorgasbord
Sarah’s Smorgasbord
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