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Escapist Middle-Grade Reads

by Amy Fitzgerald, Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Books I always tell people that my mission is to publish stories that reflect the real world honestly for young readers, and that’s true. But sometimes, leaving the world as we know it has its upsides. Here are a few books that offer readers alternate universes to explore.Read more

Four Faves for Mysterious Fun

Do you like a little mystery on your bookshelf? Check out these four titles for the little sleuths in your life!Read more

Fly Back, Agnes and the Gift of an Imperfect Protagonist

by Amy Fitzgerald, Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Books I still see it all the time: What an unlikeable protagonist. The main character is so selfish. This girl makes terrible decisions! I’ve invented these particular statements, but they’re composites of opinions I frequently come across in discussions about books. I find them particularly amusing when they’re applied […]Read more

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Librarian Prep List for Jewish American Heritage Month

by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Here’s a list of book display ideas or selections for your readers advisory group.Read more

Author Interviews

Interview with Cardslinger Author M.G. Velasco and Agent Dawn Frederick

by Amy Fitzgerald, Associate Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Novels Amy: Dawn, tell me about the “gong show for authors” that led to you discovering M. G.Read more

Real-World Anchors in A Time Traveler’s Theory of Relativity

We asked author Nicole Valentine to talk about her love for “Easter eggs” and reveal a few from her debut middle-grade novel A Time Traveler’s Theory of Relativity.Read more

Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds Excerpt

By Libby Stille, Publicist Today we share an excerpt from Jeremy Lachlan’s Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds, which was originally published in Australia and is now available in the US through Lerner.Read more

Meet The Magic of Melwick Orchard Author Rebecca Caprara

By Libby Stille, Associate Publicist Rebecca Caprara’s debut middle-grade novel, The Magic of Melwick Orchard, centers on 12-year-old Isa, whose family fractures after her little sister Junie is diagnosed with cancer. Her mother falls into a depression, and her father works more and more to combat the mounting medical bills. When Isa finds a magical tree […]Read more

3 Key Components of Middle-Grade Novels

By Amy Fitzgerald, Senior Editor I’ve been in a flurry of middle-grade manuscript acquisitions lately, which means I’ve been reading a lot of middle-grade submissions and buying some of my favorites. You’ll see them hitting shelves in a year or two, after the Carolrhoda book-making process has worked its magic. Maybe you’re wondering how I decide […]Read more

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