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Why Children Should Read Diverse Books
Why is there still a disagreement concerning diversity in children's literature in this day and age? Books are a mirror of our world, so...

L. B. Anne
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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The Story Behind Never Really Gone
I think every author wishes a story could come to them as easily as this. Now, almost six months later, seeing the proof copy in my hands, I

L. B. Anne
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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5 Holiday Chapter Books to Read Now
Here’s a list of holiday chapter books for ages nine thru twelve to get your readers in the holiday spirit or for gift-giving...

D. White
Oct 16, 20223 min read
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7 Middle Grade Books to Check Out
Reading some new books is a great way to either hang on tight to the end of a spectacular summer or get your thoughts focused on the...

D. White
Aug 20, 20225 min read
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What goes into a Barnes & Noble Book signing?
A book signing is more than showing up polished with books and a pen. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Allow me to tell you...

L. B. Anne
Aug 7, 20223 min read
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Middle Grade Book Review
Today I am assigned to blog my latest read. This week I read The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty...

Gianna S.
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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A Middle Grade Reader Exploring Young Adult Fiction
I’ll be discussing The Secret Language of Sisters, by Luanne Rice.
There are many reasons why I enjoyed this book so much, which...

Layla
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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New Kid Graphic Novel
The book I chose this week is a graphic novel called New Kid written and illustrated by JERRY CRAFT. New Kid is about a boy named Jordan who

Liora
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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Crown Day Reads: Love Your Hair
CROWN Day is also known as Black Hair Independence Day, as the act was specifically targeted to eliminate discrimination against Black women

Story Shifters
Jul 3, 20222 min read
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Middle Grade Graphic Novel: Stargazing Book Review
Stargazing is a wholesome, fictional, graphic novel about the Hong family who becomes neighbors with Moon and her mother YuWen.

Leah V.
Jun 29, 20221 min read
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Five Middle Grade Books to Read this Summer
With summer just around the corner, it is time to get your hands (and eyes) on some books where there is no shortage of action...

L. B. Anne
May 5, 20224 min read
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Virtual Summer Program for Kids
It's back for a second year! Applications for the L. B. Anne Author Apprentice Summer Internship are now open. If your child is between...

L. B. Anne
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Middle Grade Book Launch Day
Secret of Shadow and Light is now available! Hi guys! Sorry to take most of January off—and I missed you—but I really needed to buckle...

L. B. Anne
Feb 6, 20223 min read
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Five Black History Children's Books to Read
Sometimes we all need a little help on what to read. Check out these picture and chapter books on African American history...

L. B. Anne
Feb 5, 20225 min read
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Favorite Middle Grade Books of 2021
It's that time again. Every year I share my favorite middle grade reads of the previous year. How better to share than with a giveaway!...

L. B. Anne
Jan 21, 20226 min read
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New Sheena Meyer Series Book
Sheena Meyer series, book 5 released this month. Woot woot! But did you see my social media video? I explained that book 6 was supposed...

L. B. Anne
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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Secret of Shadow and Light Cover Reveal
Here is a first look at Sheena Meyer book 6, Secret of Shadow and Light. May Dawney Designs did such amazing work on this cover. Sheena...

L. B. Anne
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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Win a Free Middle Grade Fantasy Book!
Ten lucky winners will receive an autographed copy of The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars. The giveaway ends on August 31st. Good Luck!

L. B. Anne
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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A Dog Year Review
This week I read A Dog Year by Jon Katz.
This book is about the experiences that Jon Katz had with the four different dogs he lived with w

Noemi R
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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SHEENA MEYER COVER REVEAL
The wait is over! I'm so excited to reveal the cover of Sheena Meyer book five, City of Gleamers! My cover designer bailed on me, guys!...

L. B. Anne
Jun 27, 20212 min read
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