10 Middle Grade Books for National Superhero Day

10 Middle Grade Books for National Superhero Day

Calling all superhero fans: April 28 is National Superhero Day!  I love that superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors and species. I think that means anyone might be a superhero . . . even the person next to you. Maybe even you! If you could choose one...
20 Great Middle-Grade Books for the Holidays (+ a Giveaway!)

20 Great Middle-Grade Books for the Holidays (+ a Giveaway!)

It’s the holiday season, and I’m SO excited! For most of us, Christmas and New Years means a little time away from school and work to relax and spend time with the people we love. But when it’s cold outside and you’re stuck indoors, all that...
THE Holiday Gift List for Tweens Who Love to Read

THE Holiday Gift List for Tweens Who Love to Read

It’s officially December! And I’m so excited to celebrate all things holiday and Christmas this year. We’ve got our tree up and Christmas outfits for our pups. But one of the best parts of Christmas is getting to give and receive thoughtful gifts from the people you...
How To Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving (+ FREE Printables!)

How To Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving (+ FREE Printables!)

Gratitude is important. It’s always important to remember everything that others have done for you, and also everything you have done for yourself. I have so much to be grateful for … my family, my dogs, my friends, and my fans. People practice gratitude in lots of...
20 Delicious Middle-Grade Books (And a great recipe!)

20 Delicious Middle-Grade Books (And a great recipe!)

Wow, can you believe it’s already November? This year has flown, and it’s been full of challenges and new situations that we could have never expected! (Homeschooling for high school, anyone?) With only two months left of this year, I’m thinking about all the exciting...