Hi Kid Lit Friends,
It’s June, which means Summer Reading! As always, there are so many great summer reading programs. Check out your local library, local bookstore, or countrywide programs like the KidsPost Summer Book Club, Scholastic, and the Book It! program (I did that one when I was young! Free pizza!).
E-Reader Carrying Case by CPickeringCo
This adorable carrying case is perfect for e-readers. I’m such a huge fan of e-readers when I’m traveling because I can have a ton of books without having to pack them all into my luggage. $13.50+
New Releases
Step by Deborah Ellis
This wonderful collection of short stories for middle grade readers takes place as children all over the world turn 11. These kids are all embarking on different journeys as they step out into the world and learn that people and life are much more complicated than they once seemed.
The Supervillain’s Guide to Being a Fat Kid by Matt Wallace
It’s Max’s first year of middle school and eighth-grade bully Johnny Pro torments Max relentlessly. In desperation, Max writes to imprisoned supervillain Master Plan, a “gentleman of size.” With Master Plan’s help, Max gets even with Johnny Pro… but is there a price to pay for getting help from a supervillain?
Where Wonder Grows by Xelena Gonzalez and Adriana M. Garcia
In this beautiful picture book, a grandmother takes time to wonder with her granddaughters as they look over their collection of rocks, crystals, seashells, and meteorites to see what marvels they have to show.
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Riot Recommendations
Magic schools! There is something so captivating about reading a book about such a familiar environment but set in a magical world. Check out these middle grade books set in magic schools!
Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Emily Jenkins, and Lauren Myracle
This great series for younger middle grade readers has been made into a Disney movie (which is so fun!). In the series, Nory and her friends in Dunwiddle Magic School’s Upside-Down Magic class don’t have typical magic and are placed in a separate class. But together they learn that their magic is amazing, even if it is unpredictable and a little out of control!
The Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
In the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings participate in the Black Moon Ceremony and are placed into covens. Twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can’t wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend. But on the night of the ceremony, Seven isn’t placed into the most powerful coven. In fact, she isn’t placed into any of the five covens. She’s a Spare, which means she is less powerful and is looked down on by everyone. Can Seven prove herself and preserve her magic?
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
In this wonderful middle grade fantasy book, 11-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute. This magic school in the clouds is a place where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts. But when the Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, Ella is the prime suspect.
What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.
Until next time,
Karina
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