Reading Life Archives - Reading Middle Grade

Planning a Virtual Author Visit for Your Classroom

Afoma Umesi — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000

As someone who's done (and still offers) school visits, I understand how powerful author visits can be for kids. Unfortunately, they can be logistically and financially challenging to organize. Hence the increased popularity of virtual author visits. Virtual author visits are a more accessible alternative. If you've been thinking of planning a virtual author visit for your classroom, homeschool, or library, I have some tips -- both from my school visit experience and from arranging author visits (we'll be hosting a bunch this fall, so stay tuned for more info).

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Everything You Need to Know About My Patreon Community

Afoma Umesi — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:46:26 +0000

Earlier this year, I restarted my Patreon community to allow me to build closer relationships with my audience and share more in-depth content and resources. I never would have imagined how fulfilling building this community would be for me! Patreon is now my favorite place to hang out and I love talking books with this group of smart, warm, middle grade lit fans. Understandably, some readers don't understand what Patreon is or why I need to create content on Patreon in addition to my blog and Instagram. This post is for you!

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20 Magazines Your Kids Should Be Reading

Katie Wickliff — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:03:55 +0000

I loved magazines so much as a kid and back then, I could barely find kids magazines to subscribe to. Kids today have a wider pool of magazine subscriptions to choose from. In this roundup, I've included some great magazines for kids of varying ages from toddlers to tweens! If your kids can't get enough of magazines, this list is perfect for you!

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2023 Bookish Gift Guide: Best Bookish Gifts for Kids Ages 12+

Team Reading Middle Grade — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:36:50 +0000

Teens can be a tricky crowd to shop for, and I dare say that kids are growing up much faster these days. So, we've bundled the pre-teens into this gift guide installment. On this list, you'll find a mix of upper middle-grade books and young adult books for readers ages 12+ (although a few can be enjoyed by a younger audience). I'll indicate which titles are better for older teens. We're also recommending some crowd-pleasing, bookish gifts, many of which will appeal to adults! Happy shopping!

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2023 Bookish Gift Guide: Best Bookish Gifts for Kids Ages 9-11

Team Reading Middle Grade — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Part III of our 2023 Bookish Gift Guide! This one is for my favorite group: the middle grade book readers! And as a result, you'll notice it's our largest selection of books and bookish items. We've included a wide range of choices to appeal to readers between the ages of 9-11 and even some 12 year olds! If you're looking for gifts for tweens/preteens who love to read, you're in the right place.

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2023 Bookish Gift Guide: Best Bookish Gifts for Kids Ages 6-8

Team Reading Middle Grade — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:26:28 +0000

Welcome to Part II of our bookish gift guide series! This time, we're sharing our favorite gifts for kids ages 6-8. This is a fun age to shop for and they have more personality and preferences and may already be confident readers. You'll find picture books, early readers, chapter books for stronger readers, informational picture books, toys/games, and cute, practical reading accessories for kids between ages 6-8.

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2023 Bookish Gift Guide: Best Bookish Gifts for Kids Ages 0-5

Team Reading Middle Grade — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:58:55 +0000

Finding books for older kids is easy–you can sort by their interests, reading levels, and they can even pick out their own favorites! But with babies and preschoolers, it can be slightly more difficult. Katie, Evelyn, and I (Afoma) have rounded up our top bookish gift ideas for kids ages 0-5. The choices on this list include board books, picture books, early readers, readaloud chapter books, bookish clothing, and bookish toys, and accessories. If you never know what bookish gifts to give new parents and young kids, you’ll find something for them here.

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Kindle Rewards: All You Need to Know About Amazon’s Rewards Program

Afoma Umesi — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:24:48 +0000

As a Kindle user who buys books a bit too often, I'm always looking for ways to get more bang for my buck. So, I was thrilled to discover that Amazon now has Kindle Rewards. It's not a new program, but it has been in beta for a while. If you have access to Kindle Rewards or have heard about it but aren't sure how it works or how to use it, this post will help.

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75 Awesome Book Character Costumes Worth Buying

Afoma Umesi — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:34:47 +0000

Over the years, literary celebrations have evolved to involve not only book clubs but globally appreciated holidays and school book days. For bibliophiles, these days are not just about celebrating books but also sharing their most cherished book characters with the rest of the world. Here at Reading Middle Grade, we’re big on reading (maybe a little obsessed), so what better way to spread the joy of books than dress up as a book character on book holidays! If you're looking for a worthy costume for your kids, you'll love these 60+ options!

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All You Need to Know About Amazon Kids Plus

Afoma Umesi — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:02:23 +0000

Amazon has so many offerings that it can get confusing for some users. If you’ve been wondering about how Amazon Kids Plus is and how it works, this article will explain everything you need to know.

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