Author: Middle Grade Carousel
A mother-daughter duo dedicated to all things Middle Grade, CJ & Elza run a series of monthly reading challenges. You can also find them on Twitter: @kindeladies, or Instagram: @mgcarousel.
#MGCarousel – November 2024
We host month-long themed reading challenges designed so you can choose your own pace and reading selection! Our Middle Grade book blog will be updated with this theme in mind, so be sure to subscribe for updates if you want to stay in the loop.
Our challenge this November is…
A Bouquet of Books
Flowering Middle Grade Books
Join us in reading floral Middle Grade books through the month of November! We recommend looking for characters with nature-inspired names, covers with colorful blooms, and stories that mark seasonal occasions or celebrations.
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GMGR – Read a Rainbow
Middle Grade Carousel is proud to be partnered with Great Middle Grade Reads, a group for readers of Middle Grade fiction to enjoy group discussion, book recommendations, reading challenges, and more.

Read a Rainbow!
BROWN BOOK COVERS
- Mystery in the Mansion by Lauren Magaziner
- The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City by Jodi Kendall
- Once You Know This by Emily Blejwas
Play Along!
- Join Great Middle Grade Reads and check the rules for their brand new Read a Rainbow challenge.
- Download the Read a Rainbow graphic template to track your progress.
- Recommend your favorites or share what you plan on reading to complete your rainbow. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MGCarousel or #GreatMGReads!
- Check the Great Middle Grade Reads page for more info.
Book Spotting!
Book Spotting!
GMGR – A to Z
Middle Grade Carousel is proud to be partnered with Great Middle Grade Reads, a group for readers of Middle Grade fiction to enjoy group discussion, book recommendations, reading challenges, and more.

Read by Letter!
- Carry Me Home by Janet Fox
- Catalyst by Sarah Beth Durst
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- Cuba in My Pocket by Adrianna Cuevas
Play Along!
- Join Great Middle Grade Reads and check the rules for their annual A to Z reading challenge.
- Download the A to Z reading challenge graphic template to track your progress.
- Recommend your favorites or share what you plan on reading to complete your alphabet. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MGCarousel or #GreatMGReads!
- Check the Great Middle Grade Reads page for more info.
Book Spotting!
Book Spotting!
#MGCarousel – October 2024
We host month-long themed reading challenges designed so you can choose your own pace and reading selection! Our Middle Grade book blog will be updated with this theme in mind, so be sure to subscribe for updates if you want to stay in the loop.
Our challenge this October is…
Reading Past Bedtime
Middle Grade Books set at Night
Join us in reading Middle Grade books set after dark through the month of October! We recommend looking for stories with midnight magic, covers featuring nocturnal critters, characters who are up for a little moonlighting, and notable nighttime events from across history.
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