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[Rhonda]

Hello, I am Rhonda Tyrrell a librarian who is interested in reading and promoting children's and YA books.

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Rhonda! I'm not a real librarian, but I play one at work (I'm a part-time library aide, and have been for so long I know almost as much about the library as the ones with the right degree).

[Sally]

Hi all, I'm Sally :-) I am writing a MG book and have two kids, my daughter is 9 and always has her nose in a book so I'm looking forward to lots of great MG book suggestions and meeting other writers.

[M.G.]

Sally wrote: "Hi all, I'm Sally :-) I am writing a MG book and have two kids, my daughter is 9 and always has her nose in a book so I'm looking forward to lots of great MG book suggestions and meeting other writ..."

Hi Rhonda! Hi Sally! Look forward to getting to know you on the threads.

[C.J.]

Hi everyone! I wrote a MG sports book for my oldest son. He's a 1st grader that devours sports books like a madman. I'm here looking for other MG sports books that deal with topics that aren't as mature as some of the YA ones tend to be. I can only write so fast after all!!

[Rebecca]

Hi, CJ. There are a couple of writers who have books for that grade that focus on sports. Matt Christopher writes easy-reader books. Dan Gutman writes more middle-grade books about sports.

[C.J.]

Thanks Rebecca. He's read all of the Dan Gutman books and is working his way through Matt Christopher. Luckily, Christopher has a ton of them!!

[Rebecca]

I also just was reminded of Mike Lupika--more sports stories.

[E.R.]

Hello everyone! I'm new here (in general - the group and goodreads) and I write, as well as read, Middle Grade fiction - my pen name is E.R. Murray and I've literally just finished the proofs for my debut (out in August) so I popped on here to say hello as a celebration. I live in rural Ireland, I fish, grow veg, write, and spend far too much time walking my dog. It's nice to meet you all!

[Rebecca]

Hi, Elizabeth! Welcome to the group. When the book comes out, post about it in the author section so we can all see! In the meantime, pull up a chair and join the discussions.

[E.R.]

Lovely, what a welcome Rebecca - thank you!

[K.L.]

Hello,
I'm Karen Lee Hallam. I write MG and YA stories, and haven't really dug into group discussions on Goodreads yet. So here I am. Looking for resources, ideas, and discussions. I'm also a mother of two teens and live in NYC.

[K.L.]

Hello,
I'm Karen Lee Hallam. I write MG and YA stories, and haven't really dug into group discussions on Goodreads yet. So here I am. Looking for resources, ideas, and discussions. I'm also a mother of two teens and live in NYC.

[M.G.]

Hi C.J., Karen and Elizabeth! Welcome to the threads!

[J.L.]

Karen wrote: "Hello,
I'm Karen Lee Hallam. I write MG and YA stories, and haven't really dug into group discussions on Goodreads yet. So here I am. Looking for resources, ideas, and discussions. I'm also a moth..."

Hey Karen. You finally made it over to Goodreads! I'm your buddy from out on twitter. Hope you enjoy the forums here. They've been great for me.

[J.S.]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm new here (in general - the group and goodreads) and I write, as well as read, Middle Grade fiction - my pen name is E.R. Murray and I've literally just finished the proofs for m..."

Congrats on your book!

[Natalie]

Hi! I'm Natalie and I'm a 5th grade teacher in Nevada. I just joined this group looking for some great literature to share with my class and my own children. Summer is coming up and I'm always on the lookout for some great summer reads. My booklist just keeps growing!

[Catherine]

Natalie wrote: "Hi! I'm Natalie and I'm a 5th grade teacher in Nevada. I just joined this group looking for some great literature to share with my class and my own children. Summer is coming up and I'm always on t..."

Welcome, Natalie. I teach 4th grade in Florida, and I, too, am here looking for great books. There are many good suggestions here. I've become not very active, but summer break is coming soon.

[M.G.]

I think we're all just holding on till summer! Natalie, great to meet you. Hope you find some good book recommendations.

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Natalie, and others I've missed! Yes, summer is a great time for reading, though I tend to be away from the computer more (another reason it's a great time for reading!) so am not as active here!

[Katie]

Hi everyone,
I'm Katie. Despite being in my mid-20s I still enjoy reading MG books! Especially and mostly fantasy. That is what I loved reading growing up so coming back to these books is like coming home - the ultimate comfort for me. This group makes me feel less like a freak for this!

I do have an ulterior motive too...someday I hope to write MG books myself. For now I'm good with reading. I've recently enjoyed reading the Wildwood Chronicles.

[Rebecca]

Hi, Katie & Laurence!
Katie, none of us around here need any excuse to read MG books, though most of us have them :) (My excuses are that I write MG, and that I work at the library so need to know what's out there to make recommendations ;) ).
--Rebecca

[S.W.]

Glad to see all of the newbies to the group. Welcome to the shelf. Please feel free to join in to the conversations and any great ideas can be added to the suggestions thread. Happy reading

[Wal]

Hello everyone,
I'm Wal. Like Katie I still read middle grade! I was one of those kids who read middle grade into high school and beyond - at first because of maybe some attention span issues but now for sheer enjoyment. I also write. And I agree with Rebecca, no excuses needed. When I first joined GR I asked my sister if there was a "I'm an adult but love middle grade" group. She found this one for me. I'm happy to be here! :-)

[M.G.]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi, Katie & Laurence!
Katie, none of us around here need any excuse to read MG books, though most of us have them :) (My excuses are that I write MG, and that I work at the library so need to know..."

Agree! No need to explain to this group. You'll find plenty of die-hard middle grade book lovers of all ages here : )

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Wal! Looks like you found the right place, all right!

[David]

Liz wrote: "Hi! I'm Liz and I will be teaching regular ed 7th grade Lang/Lit in Aug. So Glad I found this site. I've never really been "In A Group" before."

Hi Liz! I'm a 7th Grade ELA teacher as well. This group is a great resource.

[Beverly]

Hi I'm new here so sending a hello. I really like Middle Grade fiction and am anxious to speak with other readers and writers.

[Rebecca]

Hi David, Hi Beverly! Welcome, and join right in!

[J.S.]

MG and YA books are among my favorites. They are often timeless.

[Anjalika]

Hi, my name is Anjalika and I am in the process of publishing my first illustrated book for children called 'Patch Goes to London'. My book will be out by August, 2015. It is great to be a part of this group. I believe these are such exciting times for anyone who might have a story to tell! Thank you for starting this group!

[Rebecca]

Hi JS and Anjalika. Glad to have you. Jump right into our discussions or the June group read.

[Rebecca]

Welcome, Melanie! You're off to a good start. Keep coming around and join whatever conversations look interesting. Don't be bashful!

[Deanna]

Deanna Altomara
Hi, my name is Deanna! I love to hike, do crosswords, and embroider...and of course reading and writing! I have written a MG book called Ageless, and am working on my next book, Pi. I'm looking forward to having more time to read this summer!!!

[M.G.]

Hi Deanna, Hi David! Glad you've joined us.

David, if you are looking for YA novels, there are YA groups on GoodReads you might hunt up. The books in this group target a slightly younger audience, usually 8-12 . . . . I know kids in this age group also read YA : )

[Rebecca]

Hi everyone, welcome!

Melanie, feel free to start a thread about the book!

[Margarita]

Hi guys, I'm Margarita Kouznetsova and thrilled to be a part of this group. I am a first-time author of my new book, The Lost Twins of Zilonia.

The idea for this book came to me one evening, and I wrote the concept overnight. However, the manuscript took nearly 6 years for me to write, and during that time I found out I was expecting twins. :)

I would love for you to check out my book blog where you can watch the trailer: http://zilonia.com/

The book is available for pre-order here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z...

As a new author, it would really be wonderful for you experienced writers to offer me your expert opinions. Thank you so much for your time!

[Laurence]

Hello Edward, I write middle grade fiction. I'll email you shorty.
Sincerely,
Laurence

[Justin]

Welcome Edward! Nice site. We look forward to interacting with you.

Cheers,
Justin Swapp
Author, The Magic Shop

[Steve]

Hi All! My name is Steve Ceaton, I'm new to the group and to Goodreads :) I've just completed a middle grade novel which has been beta read by 6 children so far, and they all LOVED it. I'm hesitant to self publish though, or apply to publishers until I am 100% sure it's ready. I would love to find some fellow writers that would be up for a swap read?

[Steve]

Melinda wrote: "Hi. My name is Melinda Abel and I am a middle school teacher. I teach READ 180, which is for struggling readers. I am always looking for suggestions on books for my students. The range of reading i..."

Hi Melinda, would you be interested in beta reading a book? It's an old fashioned tale, and is a fun read. It has some great underlying messages and has proved a big hit with ages 8-10 so far. I've had 4 or 5 adults read it and they loved it too. Let me know if you're interested? :)

Thanks
Steve

[Diane U]

Hi, my name is Diane. I am 42 and I love to read, knit, crochet and quilt. I love reading all types of books but I have fallen in love with YA recently. While I was exploring Amazon for future reads, I saw several that were considered middle grade fiction that caught my attention. After reading some reviews, I realized that I am not the only adult out there who reads these books. I have no kids but I have several nieces and nephews of various ages.

I am currently reading but I cannot wait to try some MG books like and . I welcome any other recommendations you may have. Happy reading!

[Courtney]

Hello! I'm Courtney, I usually love to read history, classics, bios/memoirs. In the last year or so I've started reading MG books. I worked a lot with my cousin (a 4th grader) last year to get her interested in reading. Trying to do that helped me realize that I didn't know anything about current MG books. I read a lot as a kid but I really wanted to find books that would catch her interests specifically, so I started digging for the best. I'm not working with her so much now (hopefully I can again this school year) but I've found I enjoy reading them for myself.

I love to see what other people think about MG novels so I can find more for my tbr list. Feel free to add me as a friend.

[Matthew]

Hello, my name is Matthew and I'm looking forward to learning more about what people love in MG fiction. I'm a new author in the genre, and of course want people to read my book, but I'm looking more for what resonates, and how I can improve my writing by becoming aware of and reading some more of the great work out there.

[M.G.]

Courtney wrote: "Hello! I'm Courtney, I usually love to read history, classics, bios/memoirs. In the last year or so I've started reading MG books. I worked a lot with my cousin (a 4th grader) last year to get ..."

Glad you've joined us, Courtney. If you are looking for a certain kind of book, feel free to start a thread under General Discussions! You are sure to get some good recommendations. And we'd love to hear what catches the interest of your cousin.

[M.G.]

Matthew wrote: "Hello, my name is Matthew and I'm looking forward to learning more about what people love in MG fiction. I'm a new author in the genre, and of course want people to read my book, but I'm looking mo..."

Hi Matthew, glad you've joined us! Hope you find plenty of books to inspire and inform your own writing : )

[Tonya]

Hi. My name is Tonya Coffey and I recently had my first MG story published.

[Catherine]

Hi, Tonya. Congratulations! I hope someday I'll be telling people I had a connection with that famous author, or I'll be sharing your work with my students.

[Laurence]

Susan, try the Metatron Series books at www.laurencestjohn.com
Geared toward your age group.
If not, no worries.
Laurence

[J.S.]

Susan wrote: "Hi I just joined and think oops FAIL. The list of books of the month has novels like Old Yella and stuff written 50 years ago? YUK.
Then I see the age of the moderators, mostly teachers. I am 13 an..."

I assume you've read the Percy Jackson books?