Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about MUSIC. If you’re seeking stories with rhythm, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature band campers, bardic inspiration, strumming, swinging, and plenty a catchy tune!
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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Games
Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about GAMES. If you’re play along, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature board game monopolizers, online adventure-seekers, arcade aficionados, risk-takers, role-players, and so much more!
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Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this August? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!
Two children who meet playing online Scrabble both struggle with loneliness and loss. Charlotte’s parents are older than anyone else’s in her class, and her dad just had a heart attack. Ben’s parents sit him down to tell him that they’re getting a divorce. Bullies and betrayal. Nicknames and popularity. Oddballs and outcasts. Courage and carrying on. One friend can make all the difference.
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Bingo Squares
Need a little help finding books that fit this month’s bingo board? Here are a few recommendations!
‘You’ in the Title



- You Go First by Erin Entrada Kelly
- You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P! by Alex Gino
- All You Knead is Love by Tanya Guerrero
Want to play?
Download this month’s bingo card and jump right in!
Can you find a book featuring ‘you’ or ‘me’ in the title on your bookshelf?
Bingo Squares
Need a little help finding books that fit this month’s bingo board? Here are a few recommendations!
A Guitar on the Cover



- Tune it Out by Jamie Sumner
- The Three Rules of Everyday Magic by Amanda Rawson Hill
- Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly
Want to play?
Download this month’s bingo card and jump right in!
Can you find a book with a guitar on your bookshelf?