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New Middle Grade, New Nonfiction, & Poetry Month
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Did you know that kids laugh OUT LOUD hundreds of times every day? But adults…well, do we laugh at all? We all know laughing is good for us, but I, for one, am guilty of being a grumpy stress case on occasion. That's why my goal recently has been to laugh at least once a day. That seems like a small goal, but it’s been harder than I thought. I'm increasing my laughing out loud with...
Want to join me in laughing more? (If so, will you send me what makes you laugh?!) New Middle Grade, March 2025 (Ages 9 - 12)Hooray, hoorah! I reviewed seven new middle grade books to recommend to tween readers. (The last book on this list is marketed as MG, but it's really not, which I elaborate on in my review.) New Nonfiction Books, March 2025 (Ages 2 - 12)I love this batch of nonfiction books for kids with some fabulous titles about animals and the environment, just in time for Spring and Earth Day. You'll also find a few biographies, poetry books, and a book about neurodiversity. Secrets & Mysteries: Detective, Spies, Investigators (Ages 7 - 17)Acclaimed children's book writer Beth Anderson shares seven books for young readers, ages 7-17, featuring real people who uncovered secrets and solved mysteries.
Get Ready for Poetry Month! (Ages 4 - 17) Celebrate poets and poetry during Poetry Month by reading and writing poetry. Get reading & writing ideas with these poetry resources! Wishing you some laughs, giggles, and chortles today! Love, Melissa Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | LinkedIn | Amazon | Blue Sky |
Hi! I'm a Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup.
Imagination Soup shares curated book reviews, book lists, and learning resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. As a former teacher, former literacy trainer, and a mother of two, you can trust my expertise in children's books, reading levels, developmental appropriateness, and education. Join my community of 35,000 subscribers by signing up for my weekly newsletter!
In my new business, Imaginarium Author Solutions, Ellen and I do a lot of school visit consulting for authors and illustrators. Last week, I observed several pretty famous authors/illustrators at their school visits. Not only did it confirm what Ellen and I are recommending, but I got a few new ideas, too. I love learning! But I had to share with you one thing I learned from Loren Long that BLEW MY MIND (because how did I not know this after being a book reviewer for 15 years!?). Maybe...
I’m back to my usual middle grade reading, but I got a few friends to help me review February MG books. Yay for smart, bookish friends and asking for help! I’m feeling hopeful for spring. How about you? This newsletter is sponsored by Reading Simplified. You’ve Tried It All… But They’re STILL Struggling to Read Traditional reading methods are too slow for struggling students. What if your student could make years of progress in just 12 weeks—without endless drills or complex programs? Join...
I go through reading burnout phases from time to time. Do you? So, I've been taking a break from my kidlit reading for a few weeks and reading adult nonfiction books. One recent book I loved is Cues by Vanessa van Edwards --it's great for introverts and extroverts alike. Have you read it? How do you switch up your reading when you need to re-energize your reading life? What do you tell your readers when they’re in a “nothing is good” phase? I did sneak in some kidlit nonfiction a few weeks...