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Author Feature: Cynthia Platt

Author Feature: Cynthia Platt

September 29, 2019 ♦
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Author and editor Cynthia Platt recently graced me with an interview. Cynthia has written numerous books for young readers and our interview was both enlightening and inspiring. Enjoy. Alexis: Let’s start with some getting to know you questions. What are three little known or interesting facts about yourself? Cynthia: 1…
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Who Is This Middle Grade Author?

Who Is This Middle Grade Author?

September 29, 2019 ♦
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Who is this Middle Grade author? Here are some clues: Clue #1 Once ran into the middle of a large sticker briar field when running from a dog. Clue #2 Went out of the country for the first time at age eight because their uncle was trying out for a…
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Book Birthday!

Book Birthday!

August 27, 2019 ♦
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The Lit Review Crew is happy to celebrate some wonderful books being released today! If these aren’t on your radar yet, they need to be. First up is Spinner of Dreams by K.A. Reynolds. This is one of my favorite reads from this summer, and probably from the entire year.…
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It’s (not) Monday! What Are You Reading?

It’s (not) Monday! What Are You Reading?

June 11, 2019 ♦
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So…it is actually Tuesday, but better late than never, right? It was a fantastic reading week for me because I am off of school for the summer! I read some really amazing books too. Some made me laugh. Other made me cry. Several will hold a special place in my…
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Happy Book Birthday!

Happy Book Birthday!

June 11, 2019 ♦
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Today is Tuesday, a wonderful day in the publishing world. There are some wonderful books being released today, so make sure you get on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or an indie book store site or store and GET YOUR OWN COPY NOW! You can click the captions to go to…
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Book Mail!

Book Mail!

November 30, 2018 ♦
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Coming home to a counter full of books that were delivered makes my heart so happy. My ARC sharing group experience has been so positive so far. I love that I have found a group of teachers who love books and reading as much as I do. I have one…
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Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning to Start, But Haven’t

Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning to Start, But Haven’t

June 21, 2017 ♦
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Weekly Blog Post: Top Ten Tuesday Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning to Start, but Haven’t Hosted by the Broke and the Bookish I have a ridiculous TBR pile, 935 books, and in it are several series that I have wanted to read, but haven’t. Year after year, my students tell…
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Top 50 Middle Grades Books 2017

Top 50 Middle Grades Books 2017

May 14, 2017 ♦
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My 6th grade students and my fellow 6th grade teachers have shared their list of their favorite middle grade books. How many have you read? See anything we missed? Comment below! The books are in no particular order. The Giver by Lois Lowry Harry Potter series by JK Rowling Small…
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