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Ms. Yingling
@msyingling.bsky.social
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Middle school #librarian who has read EVERY fiction book in my #SchoolLibrary. Posts a new #MGLit book review EVERY DAY at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com, where I've been since 2006.
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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · Nov 15
98% of my posts are about #MGLit, but occasionally I go wild with pictures of my dog Leo, craft projects, or really questionable fashions.
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So glad to See Sporty Girl Books back! They have a great round up of titles, including The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun by @wendyshang.bsky.social!
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January 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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“Inspired by the real-life Kartini, a feminist icon in Java who is now celebrated with an Indonesian national holiday, SEABIRD is a lovely and unique story that will both educate and surprise its audience” #MG from @pajamapress.bsky.social ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/s...
Seabird by Michelle Kadarusman
Seabird by Michelle Kadarusman. Pajama Press, 2025. 9781772783490 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the…
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January 25, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.

To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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I absolutely ADORED It Ain't So Awful, Falafel! Hard to believe it's been ten years!
weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 2d
📖 Diverse middle grade books published in 2016
Purple and white checkered graphic titled “2016 Middle Grade”. Along the border are various retro-style doodles. This slide features six diverse middle grade books published in 2016. The titles featured are: “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds, “When the Sea Turned Silver” by Grace Lin, “Booked” by Kwame Alexander, “The Land of Forgotten Girls” by Erin Entrada Kelly, “Furthermore” by Tahereh Mafi, and “It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel” by Firoozeh Dumas.
January 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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My students have been enjoying the ARC of this one!
readupastorm.bsky.social Lou Kent @readupastorm.bsky.social · 1d
A gateway to fantasy, despite the lack of magic! This mg novel has heart, bravery, family, knights and a wonderful horse. The writing is instantly engaging and there is plenty of adventure and danger to keep you going until the end in one sitting. Another classic in the making. #kidlituk 💙📚
Front cover of Small Wonder by Ross Montgomery, 2025
January 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Spring 2026 Soccer titles include ones by @angelacervantes.bsky.social @henryholtbooks.bsky.social , @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social, Andrew Latham & Callisto Publishing and @kevinarts.bsky.social Annick Press.
January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Adding a bandana and face mask to disaster/hike kit thanks to Gill's @harperkids.bsky.social THREE SISTERS even if I'm not continuing my hike after seeing dead fish in a mountain lake...
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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ROMAN SOLDIERS from @nosycrowus.bsky.social “does a great job of providing all the necessary details about Roman soldiers in a succinct way…. gives plenty of room for detailed portrayals of uniforms, equipment & fortifications” @msyingling.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/mmgm...
MMGM- Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army
Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids
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January 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Mini readathon since it's so cold. Four #MGLit books, two dead mothers. Sigh.
January 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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To wrap up our Pooh coverage, we end today with two Winnie-related releases and what they have to say about the silly old bear in the 21st century. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/23/w...
Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 5 – New Pooh-Related Titles Worth Exploring
To wrap up our Pooh coverage, we end today with two Winnie-related releases and what they have to say about the silly old bear in the 21st century.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Have you honed your winter survival skills by reading #MGLit by Lauren Tarshis @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social Trent Reedy @theallycarter.bsky.social @terrylynnjohnson.bsky.social and @nickcourage.bsky.social ? If not, hunker down with these great titles!
January 23, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Raise your hand if you heard "Winter Storm Fern" and this is where your mind immediately went. #MGLit
January 22, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Oooh! Look what arrived from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! @dansantat.bsky.social April 2026 SASHIMI! Just in time for Winter Storm Fern reading! 🐟🐠🐡
A white box filled with orange excelsior showcasing a poster for the book SASHIMI, a water bottle, a sticker, an ARC of the book, and a tiny container that says "fish flakes" that I am really, really holds candy instead.
January 22, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Fans of GOOSEBUMPS and @clarionbooks.bsky.social CABIN 23 will enjoy Bloomsbury Kids @larryhayesauthor.bsky.social THE NIGHTMARES OF FINNEGAN QUICK. msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick
Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids
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January 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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For Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary, we're considering his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him, as well as the later fights over where he'd make his permanent home. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/19/w...
Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 1 – The Complicated History of a Silly Old Bear
In celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh's 100 anniversary, we're taking the week to consider his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him when his success beca...
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January 19, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Just a few middle grade books I can't wait to read this year:

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Middle Grade Monday: 2026 Middle Grade Books
Here are a few middle grade books I'm looking forward to reading this year: Always interested heist/theft books book 3 in the series Really ...
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January 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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#MGlit #bookreview THIS IS NOT A SMALL VOICE: POEMS BY BLACK POETS is at YABC!
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#poetry #AfricanAmerican
January 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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For #MMGM #IMWAYR @erindowning.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social JUST LIKE HOME #1 and #2 and @simonkids.bsky.social WINNIE THE POOH 100th anniversary edition! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/01/mmgm...
January 19, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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It doesn't happen often, but sometimes I wonder if authors were dropping acid and then writing their books. Not polite to say that in reviews, though.
January 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Hooray for writers, and hooray for BLOGS! (Since 2009. Impressive!)
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Join @dansantat.bsky.social and me at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social on Sat, Jan 24th @ 2pm

We will be our awkward selves as we spill all the secrets about THE MISFITS - A SEA MONSTER CONUNDRUM. OOF!

@randomhousekids.bsky.social #Misfits #Books #KidLit #seamonsters @vromansupstairs.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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The author of MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD, James Lincoln Collier, apparently died in 2024, but I can't find an obituary. His last book, AFTER MY BROTHER SAME comes out in April 2026. @scholastic.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
msyingling.bsky.social
@fuse8.bsky.social- My 20th blogiversary is coming up on 2/6, and there needs to be a @slj.com article on "Last Bloggers Standing". Glad to be on the cover if you need someone. Over 7,000 posts. I'm the most knowledgeable #MGLit librarian out there that no one knows.
January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Not every #MGLit novel needs a graphic novel adaptation. Sigh.
January 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic.

Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design.

Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM