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mixed up files for middle grade authors from the mixed up files covid 19 homeschooling from the mixed up files of middle grade authors search for home about us contributor books want to join us contact us privacy policy book lists book lists new releases diversity indie spotlight stem tuesday teacher librarians articles resources for schools author websites with discussion activity guides schedule a skype visit with a mixed up files author school contract form successful author or illustrator visits homeschool for parents creating a home library finding the right book start reading keep reading get plugged in as a family turning kids into bookworms a book list for parents when books challenge personal values reading and arts festivals for kids crafts chill out have a summer lemonade party lemon science homework help tips for managing test anxiety using your senses to tackle homework read of the month club wndmg for writers articles editor agent spotlight does your book qualify as middle grade writing prompts writers resources the craft the process the writing life websites organizations latest from the blog interview with author illustrator j c phillipps may 8 2026 by melissa roske today please join me in giving a hearty mixed up welcome to author and illustrator j c phillipps originally from toledo ohio j c took art lessons at the toledo museum of art and went on to get degrees in art and theater from hope college in holland michigan and emerson college in boston more recently j c has been working as an artist author and illustrator in west hartford connecticut she has written and illustrated four published picture books as well as the graphic novel series pacey packer unicorn tracker her latest graphic mg novel the ghost in cabin read more oh mg news star in a novel written by a acclaimed author want to protect writers and have a character named after you or someone you love in a book by an author like david baldacci jennifer egan or brigid kemmerer you re in luck place the winning bid in the pen america character naming auction and not only will you see your name in a future book along with a signed copy but you ll support pen america s author safety program a program designed to protect writers facing harassment threats and intimidation both online and in person the auction ends on may 15 2026 5 00 pm et so go here to get your read more don t miss a thing on the mixed up files get the lastest in your email subscribe today enter your email address booklists may 2026 new releases may 1 2026 by karen latchana kenney hey it s may and lots of shiny new middle grade books are making their way into readers hands here are a few to check out two books in the new scholastic series magic gems by payal doshi journey through the waterfall magic gems 1 lily the water gem helps her read more stem tuesday math book list mathematical tips and strategies logic puzzles infographic how to information inspirational mathematicians mathematical reasoning and even animals with amazing math skills are waiting in the pages of books below this month s stem tuesday book list was prepared by bev schellenberg is an author a prince among dragons a princess among dragons read more all about middle grade books interview with author illustrator j c phillipps may 8 2026 by melissa roske today please join me in giving a hearty mixed up welcome to author and illustrator j c phillipps originally from toledo ohio j c took art lessons at the toledo museum of art and went on to get degrees in art and theater from hope college in holland michigan and emerson college in boston read more for teachers homeschoolers from the classroom revolutionary war reads april 27 2026 by ben boche on july fourth 2026 the united states will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence there has already been a number of events celebrating the 250th with many more to come what better way to get your students engaged in learning about this time read more new releases author interview angela cervantes the mystery of the stolen world cup trophy may 6 2026 by ben boche from pura belpré honor recipient angela cervantes and perfectly timed for the 2026 fifa world cup the mystery of the stolen world cup trophy follows 12 year old sleuth diez espada on a high stakes case as he tracks down the tournament s stolen trophy in time for the championship match also available in spanish read more for writers get a clue with author fleur bradley march 12 2026 by lisa schmid i m delighted to welcome award winning author fleur bradley to the blog i first discovered fleur when i devoured her middle grade mystery midnight at the barclay hotel with its clever clues and spectacular twist it felt very agatha christie for kids i became an instant fan she followed with daybreak on read more giveaways author spotlight john claude bemis a giveaway january 15 2026 by jo hackl in today s author spotlight jo hackl chats with award winning author john claude bemis about his new graphic novel rodeo hawkins the daughters of mayhem john claude bemis is the read more login user password remember me recover password mission statement from the mixed up files is the group blog of middle grade authors celebrating books for middle grade readers for anyone with a passion for children s literature teachers librarians parents kids writers industry professionals we offer regularly updated book lists organized by unique categories author interviews market news and a behind the scenes look at the making of a children s book from writing to publishing to promoting shop your local indie bookstore 2010 2025 from the mixed up files blog entries rss back to top this site uses cookies by continuing to use this website you agree to their use to find out more including how to control cookies please see here read more close privacy cookies policy close privacy overview this website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the 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