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[M.G.]

Margali wrote: "Hi everybody! I followed Laura over this way. I'm a voracious reader of just about everything, and have a large collection of my favorite MG and YA books that I'm now enjoying reading to my kids. ..."

Hi Margali,

Glad you've joined us : ) Hope you and your kids find some wonderful books to read.

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Karen and Margali! I hope you find lots of good books here, for the ever-growing TBR piles :)

[Laura]

"I followed Laura over this way"... Yeah Margali. Glad to see you here. I am still new but have noticed that this group has had some amazing ideas for great MG reads.

Sorry for posting this here, but how do you italicize another person's quote within your comment bar?

[M.G.]

Laura wrote: ""I followed Laura over this way"... Yeah Margali. Glad to see you here. I am still new but have noticed that this group has had some amazing ideas for great MG reads.

Sorry for posting this he..."

Just hit "reply" and that should do the trick : )

[DeAnna]

Glad you answered, M.G., 'cause I didn't know the answer!

[Claire]

Hi, everyone. Claire Youmans. I've published adult fiction, and am venturing into middle-grade literature with The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy, an historical fantasy set in Meiji era Japan. I'll set up an author's corner thread, and I have started blogging, but here I want to read more of the best of this writing and meet others who enjoy it, too. Oh -- I am off to Japan again in May where I will research and "pre-write" the second book in the series.
I have been rediscovering classics lately. I read all the Oz books recently. Very interesting universe!

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Claire! You remind me that I never have read the Oz books. I must add them to my list. I periodically feature "classic" kids' books on my blog (whenever I feel like reading or re-reading such). I like to consider how writing for kids has changed in 150 years.

[M.G.]

Claire wrote: "Hi, everyone. Claire Youmans. I've published adult fiction, and am venturing into middle-grade literature with The Toki-Girl and the Sparrow-Boy, an historical fantasy set in Meiji era Japan. I'..."

I spent a year in a Japanese university in my college days. Lovely people, beautiful country. Hope you have a wonderful visit. Glad to meet you here : )

[Rebecca]

Hi everyone. My name is Rebecca, and I'm a academic librarian hoping to become a children's one day. I love all books, and whenever I get the chance, do some readers' advisory with kids. I will pretty much read anything and everything. I'm excited to be able to discuss great books with you all!

[Rebecca]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Rebecca, and I'm a academic librarian hoping to become a children's one day. I love all books, and whenever I get the chance, do some readers' advisory with kids. I will pre..."

Hi Rebecca! My name is Rebecca too, and I am a part-time library aide who loves to do readers' advisory with kids!

[S.W.]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Rebecca, and I'm a academic librarian hoping to become a children's one day. I love all books, and whenever I get the chance, do some readers' advisory with kids. I will pre..."

Hi Rebecca, welcome aboard. I hope that you meet plenty of like minded folk as you roam around our threads.

[Dawn]

Hi everyone! My name is Dawn Malone, and I'm a MG writer, substitute teacher for preK thru high school, and youth writing instructor at the local community college. I LOVE reading middle grade, especially the contemporary and historical genres. My favorite authors are Deborah Wiles, Jerry Spinelli, and Jack Gantos. My new favorite book is The One and Only Ivan. I'm not a crier, but that book made me tear up a few times. Hoping to get some recommendations for great new reads in this age group.

[Rebecca]

Hi Dawn! I'm sure you'll find lots of great suggestions around here!

[S.W.]

Dawn wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Dawn Malone, and I'm a MG writer, substitute teacher for preK thru high school, and youth writing instructor at the local community college. I LOVE reading middle grade, esp..."

Hiya Dawn,
You sound like one busy lady :)
Thanks so much for joining GMGR.

[Michael]

Hello, I joined the group informally a while back, but browsed through some of the reviews of Wonder, which sounds like a good book. I read (and write) everything, from middle grade (my first book published is called The Boy Who Ran), to Young Adult, to SciFi, to Paranormal, and I also like the classics in multiple genres.

I've certainly read the Harry Potter series (although as an adult) and some of the books I read when growing up still sit on my bookshelf, to be read from time to time.

[S.W.]

Michael wrote: "Hello, I joined the group informally a while back, but browsed through some of the reviews of Wonder, which sounds like a good book. I read (and write) everything, from middle grade (my first book..."

Hi Michael, a delayed welcome to you :)
I was planning to read Wonder this month but I'm afraid time is running out for me. It'll have to bubble near the top of my list for a while longer. I hope your travels around the group so far have helped you discover some new books. Cheers.

[A.M.]

Hi all
I'm too late for Wonder but I plan to keep up with the monthly recommended reads. I've just finished Susan Cooper's Ghost Hawk. Is there a CILIP Carnegie thread running? I'm trying to work my way through them.

[M.G.]

A.M. wrote: "Hi all
I'm too late for Wonder but I plan to keep up with the monthly recommended reads. I've just finished Susan Cooper's Ghost Hawk. Is there a CILIP Carnegie thread running? I'm trying to work m..."

It's not to late to read WONDER -- our BOTM threads stay up for six months, so there's plenty of time to chime in! Glad to have you join us.

[Susan]

Hi everyone
I'm a MG/YA reader and author (The Remedy and The Secret Room of Kaatu Temple). I found a lot of great book suggestions from your posts. Looking forward to some fun reads.

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Hi everyone, I'm a tutor and children's fiction writer from Singapore. I enjoy picture books, middle-grade fiction and adult fiction (literary & mystery, mainly). It's good to be here.

[S.W.]

Susan wrote: "Hi everyone
I'm a MG/YA reader and author (The Remedy and The Secret Room of Kaatu Temple). I found a lot of great book suggestions from your posts. Looking forward to some fun reads."

Hi Susan, Glad to have you join the group. We look forward to your thoughts and suggestions :)

[S.W.]

Claudine wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm a tutor and children's fiction writer from Singapore. I enjoy picture books, middle-grade fiction and adult fiction (literary & mystery, mainly). It's good to be here."

Welcome to GMGR, Claudine.

[Pete]

Hi everyone. I'm a first time children's author (Time Raker - a sci-fi historical adventure for 9-12 yr olds) and new to Goodreads. This is the first group I've joined and it looks great. I just need to work on generating those 'good vibes'. Here's a start...you're all great. PS where is the Authors area within this group?
All the very best. Pete

[M.G.]

*Waving hello* Hi Pete!

Scroll down the threads and you'll find our Author's Corner!

Glad to have you on board and congrats on your sci fi adventure.

[Rebecca]

Hi everyone! Welcome aboard!

[Pete]

Hi M.G
I'm no scientist but I know what happens to the sun at night, yet I still find it mad to think I'm typing while it's the middle of the night for you Aussies... and I've lived in Sydney. Thanks for your help. I've found the authors corner.
Cheers
Pete

M.G. wrote: "*Waving hello* Hi Pete!

Scroll down the threads and you'll find our Author's Corner!

Glad to have you on board and congrats on your sci fi adventure."

[Rebecca]

Pete, I'm okay with "it's night there and I'm still enjoying the sun". It's the part about it being tomorrow in Aussie that weirds me out!

[Noemi]

Hi! My name is Noemi, and I am the mother of a 12 year-old girl and a 7 year-old boy. I also write middle grade fantasy, but I am here as a mom who is always on the lookout for a good book for my children. Our most recent family MG read was Old Yeller and my daughter is currently reading The Diary of Anne Frank.

[S.W.]

Noemi wrote: "Hi! My name is Noemi, and I am the mother of a 12 year-old girl and a 7 year-old boy. I also write middle grade fantasy, but I am here as a mom who is always on the lookout for a good book for my ..."

Welcome Noemi, I hope you find some great reads for your kids. I remember reading Anne Frank at school, maybe it's time I tracked down a copy for a re-read. I visited Anne Frank's house on a visit to Amsterdam. It was great to walk where she'd been.
Cheers

[Suzanne]

You must, S.W.! The book has changed. The original published version that so many of us read in school was edited by Anne Frank's father, and he excised many of the sections in which she was critical of her mother, as is normal among girls her age. The new, revised edition shows a more sardonic, rebellious and honest Anne. It's worth a re-visit.

[Rebecca]

I didn't know that,Suzanne! I will have to revisit the book too!

[Noemi]

Suzanne wrote: "You must, S.W.! The book has changed. The original published version that so many of us read in school was edited by Anne Frank's father, and he excised many of the sections in which she was critic..."
I did not know that either. I will have to read it myself again too. We are going on a round the world trip starting this summer and this book is on the kids' "road schooling" curriculum for when we visit Amsterdam and Auschwitz.

[Suzanne]

Wow, sounds like an amazing trip! We lived in Amsterdam as a family for eight months; we all learned so much. It must be thrilling to put together a road school curriculum for a round-the-world trip!

[S.W.]

Suzanne wrote: "You must, S.W.! The book has changed. The original published version that so many of us read in school was edited by Anne Frank's father, and he excised many of the sections in which she was critic..."
Thanks for the tip. On our trip through Europe we listened to the audio (similar to Noemi's plan), visiting the camp and ending at Anne's house. It's a great way to learn about it and then see the places for real.

[Melissa]

Welcome to all the new people.

[Stephen]

Hey, everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm new to the group. I read children's books, I write children's books, and I blog. I'll give you two of my all-time favourites... Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stephenson, and The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall... I look forward to meeting you all.

[M.G.]

Stephen wrote: "Hey, everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm new to the group. I read children's books, I write children's books, and I blog. I'll give you two of my all-time favourites... Treasure Island by Robert L..."

Stephen, it is wonderful to meet you here! Glad you've joined us. I haven't read Robert Westall -- will have to look for his books : )

[Catherine]

Stephen wrote: "Hey, everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm new to the group. I read children's books, I write children's books, and I blog. I'll give you two of my all-time favourites... Treasure Island by Robert L..."
Welcome. I, too, will look for the Machine Gunners. I haven't heard of it before, and it may be something that would appeal to a few of my students.

[Stephen]

Catherine wrote: "Stephen wrote: "Hey, everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm new to the group. I read children's books, I write children's books, and I blog. I'll give you two of my all-time favourites... Treasure Is..."

Hi Catherine, Robert Westall's "Machine Gunners" is maybe for a reading age of 10-11yrs and up... A superb, award-winning children's novel. A little gritty for younger readers. Look the author up though, you'll find he wrote for most ages. (I'm looking at a row of his books on my bookshelf right now...)

[Lorraine]

Stephen wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Stephen wrote: "Hey, everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm new to the group. I read children's books, I write children's books, and I blog. I'll give you two of my all-time favouri..."

[Rebecca]

How did I miss this Westall guy?? Now I have to go take a look, too!

[Stephen]

Rebecca wrote: "How did I miss this Westall guy?? Now I have to go take a look, too!"

Westall grew up in Tynemouth in the North of England, during World War II. He uses his childhood background perfectly in several of his books. But there's more to him than that... Do take a look. It's worth it.

[Armaanjeet]

Hi Noemi, just read your post. Here are some book your children will enjoy:
1. Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
2. The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole
3. The Lord of The Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien
4. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
5. Percy Jackson and The Olympians by Rick Riordan

[S.W.]

Armaanjeet wrote: "Hi Noemi, just read your post. Here are some book your children will enjoy:
1. Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
2. The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole
3. The Lord of The Rings series by J.R.R. ..."

Welcome to the group, Armanjeet.
Thanks for your suggestions too, there are some of my favorites listed there. I hope you find plenty of good discussions to help you find a heap of ideas for your bookshelf.

[Andrew]

Hi my name is Andrew Crossland and I am a primary school teacher in the North of England. I have written a middle grade sci-fi novel called Primes http://amzn.to/QmW7Eu . Look forward to interacting with the group.

[Noemi]

Thank you! We are planning on starting the HP series this summer. I am a huge fan of the series so I am excited to relive the magic again.
Noemi

S.W. wrote: "Armaanjeet wrote: "Hi Noemi, just read your post. Here are some book your children will enjoy:
1. Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
2. The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole
3. The Lord of The Ring..."

[S.W.]

Andrew wrote: "Hi my name is Andrew Crossland and I am a primary school teacher in the North of England. I have written a middle grade sci-fi novel called Primes http://amzn.to/QmW7Eu . Look forward to interact..."

Welcome aboard, Andrew.

[Janet]

Hello Everyone!

I'm happy to find a group just for middle grade! I am the author of a new middle grade historical fiction novel but have been a fan of other works written for this age group. I look forward to participating in this group!

[M.G.]

Janet wrote: "Hello Everyone!

I'm happy to find a group just for middle grade! I am the author of a new middle grade historical fiction novel but have been a fan of other works written for this age group. I l..."


Glad you've joined us!

[Katie]

Hi, I'm an author of MG Fiction and also an avid reader (adults like MG too!). Great to find a group like this here.

Katie Beitz