Category Archives: Middle Grade Reading

Middle Grade Fiction: Visiting St. Anne’s Catholic School With Enthusiasm

One way to fix the literacy problem and drop-our rate of our children in America is for authors to visit middle grade schools with loads of enthusiasm. Because Middle Grade kids aren’t big “book-signing” attendees, unless you’re J.K. Rowling or that … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Dreams & Doubts

When I first thought about this post, I gave it the title: “Dreams VS. Doubts.”  Then, I realized the topic is NOT a battle, but a choice.  When you battle something, you give power to the other side, which is … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: BE-CAUSE

Without the cause, you cannot succeed in the true sense of the word.  In the past, I have written episodes of TV and made movies because I needed to ‘make some money.’  I was living in my own world of … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Mine Your Mind!

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Mine Your Mind! There’s no other way to put it, so I will just come out and say it.  When you’re in middle school, everything begins and ends with your thoughts.  Thoughts can be treasure maps, or … Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING I LEARNED ABOUT MYSELF: I Learned in Middle School

Everything I learned about myself, I learned in middle school.  Sounds crazy, but it is true.  If you have ever been sick, injured or suffered through a battle of being super-duper bummed out (adults refer to this as being depressed), … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAGEDY: Reading Sucks, Man

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAGEDY: Reading Sucks, Man Written by, Eric DelaBarre Grilling hot dogs, homemade ice cream sandwiches and the snap-crackling sounds of barbecuing corn on the cob.  The organizers of the 2010 Abbott Kinney Festival were ignited this past weekend … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE GRADE READING: Here Comes Saltwater Taffy

MIDDLE GRADE READING: Here Comes Saltwater Taffy If you are looking for some great middle grade reading, Saltwater Taffy is about to hit the market.  The SALTWATER TAFFY NETWORK is constantly looking for new and exciting ways to make reading … Continue reading →

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Set in the seaside town of Port Townsend, Washington, Saltwater Taffy is an award-winning children’s adventure novel following the lives of five “tweenage” friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless New Orleans pirate, Jean … Continue reading →

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