#MGCarousel – Through History: 1960s to 1990s

Middle Grade Through History: The 1960s-1990s March 2023 at Middle Grade Carousel. Visit Elymnifoquent.com for the full list.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about HISTORICAL FICTION. CJ and Elza are ready to read up on the 196os through the ’90s for stories about protests, progress, pop culture, and advocating peace.

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Bingo Squares

Looking for books that fit our current Book Bingo challenge? Here are a few recommendations to help you read for a win!

Bingo Squares: clutter on the cover

Clutter on the Cover

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Read the challenge rules and download your bingo card to get started!


Can you find a book with a cluttery mess on the cover? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Libraries

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about LIBRARIES. If you’re looking for more books to borrow, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature epic collections, informative librarians, and the Dewey Decimal System.

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Bingo Squares

Looking for books that fit November’s Autumn Reading Bingo challenge? Here are a few recommendations to help you read for a win!

Bingo Squares: 'night' or 'day' in the title

‘Day’ in the Title

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Can you find any books with ‘day’ or ‘night’ in the title? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Theater

20 Middle Grade books about Theater: CJ and Elza present you with a selection of books featuring performing arts

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about THEATER. If you’re looking for more dramatic stories to add to your reading list, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature performances, young thespians, and all things musical.

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In Between

If your last name ended in “berg” or “zog” or “stein,” you lived on the north side. If your last name ended in “elli” or “ini” or “o,” you lived on the south side….my house was right smack in the middle of town. Not on the north side. Not on the south side. Just somewhere in between.

The Wednesday Wars
Gary D. Schmidt

Book Cover: The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt