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These are my picks for the BEST books of 2018. A must for every middle grade library. If only there were more awards to go around. Front Desk by Kelly Yang (Historical) When Mia's father loses his restaurant job, they move to manage a motel. At first it seems like a dream job, but the… Continue reading Best MG Books of 2018
Well-off people never think they could end up homeless, however the characters in these books did not start out poor. All it takes is the death of a parent or other traumatic experience to derail the most unlikely family. Practice compassion, because you never know the story of the kid sitting next to you. How… Continue reading Middle Grade Books That Tackle Homelessness
If you have a dog, he's probably your best friend. You'll do anything for him. He'll do anything for you. Dog stories tend to be tear jerkers. When you nearly lose your dog, it's devastating. These are some of the best books for dog lovers. The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart (2015) Mark has cancer… Continue reading Middle Grade Dog Stories
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