The Best Christmas Gift for A Middle-School Reader
Finding great gifts for middle schoolers can seem like an impossible task. If they don't have it already, it's uber-expensive. But if you're buying for a middle-schooler who loves to read, or has dreams of being a writer - the answer is simple. The best [...]
Book Launch: There’s No Cream in Cream Soda by Kim Zachman
No one puts the fun in non-fiction like Kim Zachman! Her NEW release, There's No Cream in Cream Soda, explores the fun, facts, and stories of the origins of some of America’s most popular beverages. From soda to water to milk and juice, curious kids [...]
Thanks, Twitter! These Agents are Looking for MG in 2022!
Twitter has a large writing community, but A). Not every author is on the platform, and B.) Those of us who are are, are busy trying to write! If one of those two describes you, it stands to reason that you might have missed these [...]
Mo Happening: Super Puzzletastic Roundtable
On Friday, May 29th at 4:00 p.m. EDT, you can watch a Facebook live roundtable discussion hosted by Nora McFarland and Chris Grabenstein with guest authors Lauren Magaziner and Lamar Giles as they discuss Super Puzzletastic Mysteries: Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers [...]
Newbery Medal Winners!
Every year about this time, the American Library Association (ALA.org) announces the winners of a their awards for literature for young people. Since we’re the Middle Grade Mojo, we consider the most important award the Newbery medal. The winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal is… [...]
The Bertie – A Writing Contest for Middle Schoolers
Did you know that Mojo Member, Lisa Lewis Tyre, holds a writing contest for middle-school students? It's true! And the best part, besides the encouraging young people to write and the prize money, is that the Middle-Grade Mojo gets to judge! Here's the 411 - [...]