by Nikki | May 4, 2022 | Reading Lists
As a tween who coped with clinical depression and major anxiety, I found great comfort in middle-grade fiction books about characters struggling with their own mental health. Reading about others’ experiences- even if they were fictional- made me feel...
by Nikki | Mar 29, 2022 | Reading Lists
Did you know that there are a ton of really awesome middle-grade books that you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited? In fact, I think there are even more books for tweens than there are for adults, at least in terms of big titles from well-known authors. In some...
by Nikki | Mar 24, 2022 | Reading Lists
From epic fantasies to heartwarming tales of friendship, there’s no shortage of middle-grade books made into movies. Here are some of the best to start with! Best Middle-Grade Books Made Into Movies I’m usually a “read the book before watching the...
by Nikki | Feb 17, 2022 | Reading Lists
Lately, it seems like every other day there’s a new headline about yet more challenged or banned books. While I’m glad that the media is finally paying attention to the issue, it’s hardly a new problem. Parents have been storming schools demanding...
by Nikki | Jan 5, 2022 | Reading Lists
Have you heard of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint? If you’re a fan of his epic mythological adventures or love learning about new cultures in a fun and engaging way, it definitely needs to be on your radar! Below, you’ll find a list of all the books...
by Nikki | Sep 1, 2018 | Reading Lists
With Halloween approaching, I thought it would be fun to round up some of the best horror books for tweens. Thirteen,to be exact, because some would call it a spooky number. I hope you love my picks as much as I did! I loved reading scary books when I was in middle...