Make Some Noise! – Animal Sounds

Our themed reading challenge this month is MAKE SOME NOISE! There are a variety of ways you can play along, including our daily social media icebreaker questions from @kindeladies.

Middle Grade books about sound! We're looking for books with animal noises in the title. Features MOO by Sharon Creech and RETURN TO ROAR by Jenny McLachlan. Follow Middle Grade Carousel for more bookish fun and games.

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Bingo Squares – Words with Double ‘oo’ in the Title

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

Middle Grade Book Bingo card highlighting Square D3: words with double 'oo' in the title.
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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: red flowers on the cover

Red Flowers on the Cover

  • Mystery of the Night Watchers by A. M. Howell
  • One Time by Sharon Creech
  • The Crystal Ribbon by Celeste Lim

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Can you find a book with red flowers featured on the front cover? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!

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: 'dog' in the title

‘Dog’ in the Title

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Can you find a book with the word ‘dog’ in the title? Share an MG read you’d add to our stack in the comments!

#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Siblings

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about SIBLINGS. If you’re looking for related reads, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature long-separated siblings, wicked step-sisters, brotherly love, and family feuds.

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#MGCarousel – 20 Middle Grade Books About Travel

20 Middle Grade books about Travel: Middle Grade books about cross-country adventures, globe-trotting characters, and fantastical quests.

Our #MGCarousel reading challenge this month is all about TRAVEL. If you’re looking for more wandering reads to add to your pack, CJ and Elza have gathered 20 Middle Grade books that feature road trips, family reunions, global adventures, and epic quests.

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Bingo Squares

Need a little help finding books that fit this month’s bingo board? Here are a few recommendations!

Bingo Squares: 'time' or 'place' in the title

‘Time’ or ‘Place’ in the Title

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Can you find a book featuring ‘time’ or ‘place’ 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!

Bingo Squares: 'dog' or 'cat' in the title

‘Dog’ in the Title

Want to play?

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Can you find a book featuring ‘dog’ in the title on your bookshelf?

#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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