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A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children’s literature. Join us! https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/
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Today, we've got a list of middle grade books that deal with tough living situations while offering hope to young readers.

Read on to learn more about these fiction and nonfiction titles:

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Books Addressing Poverty, Homelessness and Food Insecurity - From The Mixed Up Files
Recent headlines prompted research on books for middle-grade readers addressing poverty, homelessness and food insecurity. Informative and Inspiring!
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November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Join us as we talk to Max Brallier in today’s author interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity

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End of the World Shenanigans and Adventures with Max Brallier - From The Mixed Up Files
We interviewed author Max Brallier about the newest book in his wildly popular middle grade series, the Last Kids on Earth, and got insights into the story as well as what's coming next.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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📣 Author Interviews with Raidah Shah Idil and Yxavel Magna Dino!

Learn all about these new titles, their childhood dreams, publication journeys, and more on the blog today:

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November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Check out this amazing list of books and activities all about exploring transportation science and engineering in today’s STEM Tuesday article!

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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STEM Tuesday- Transportation- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files
Books Read From Here to There: Inventions that Changed the Way the World Moves by Vivian Kirkfield and Gilbert Ford This book highlights some of the key inventions that changed how people and things m...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Go behind the scenes of Meefs and Feefs with graphic novelist Liza N. Cooper in today’s author interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity

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Interview with Graphic Novelist Liza N. Cooper - From The Mixed Up Files
I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Liza Cooper, author of Meems and Feefs, to the blog today! I can’t wait to hear how these adorable characters came to life. As someone who once had a ferret named F...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Want to take your work to the next level? RMC's mentorship program will do that. For authors and illustrators at any stage of their journey, PB to YA, coming in with anything from rough ideas to completed works. Application window closes Monday (11/3). scbwi.org/regions/rmc/RMC-mentorship-program
Michelle Begley Mentorship Program | Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain)
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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November's a great time to snuggle up with some new titles! Check out the blog to learn about what's coming out (and even some nonfiction titles, too).

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November 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Get to know storyteller extraordinaire, Caroline Carlson, in today’s author interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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INTERVIEW with CAROLINE CARLSON, author of THE TINKERERS (Giveaway too!) - From The Mixed Up Files
Interview with fantasy author Caroline Carlson about her new book, The Tinkerers.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Come talk cryptids with author Kim Long in today’s STEM Tuesday interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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STEM Tuesday- Zombies (Real and Otherwise)- Kim Long interview - From The Mixed Up Files
Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math! Today we’re exploring the intersection of science and spooky with ...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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A new Tips from the Classroom: A sure-fire way to get kids interested in new books:
“If you like…” posters and recommendations!

Check out the blog to learn how to use books kids know to help them try new stories. 👇

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October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Check out some great Halloween chills and scares with these October spooky lists!

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The Cybils Awards recognizes children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal. If some la-di-dah awards can be compared to brussels...
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October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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📣 Author interview with Jillian Hughes and Kenny Curtis!

Get the inside scoop from the creators behind the immensely entertaining Greeking Out podcast from National Geographic Kids and their new book!

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October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Go behind the scenes of the graphic novel, Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology, with author Angela Hsieh in today’s interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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Interview with Author Angela Hsieh and her graphic novel: Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology - From The Mixed Up Files
Welcome to From the Mixed-Up Files, Angela! It’s a pleasure to talk to you about your amazing graphic novel, Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology. The graphic novel was released on May 27, 2025, by Quill ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Get schooled on Monster Theory in today’s STEM Tuesday article and try out an activity or two!

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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STEM Tuesday- Zombies (Real and Otherwise)- Writing Tips & Resources - From The Mixed Up Files
Welcome back to STEM Tuesday. I’m Stephanie Jackson, and today’s zombies are in the “otherwise” category—less real, and more “otherwise,” drawing on literary theory and cultural studies. If you’re thi...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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📣 Author interview with Rachel Ignotofsky on the blog today!

Check out this book of "educational art" to explore prehistoric life through illustrations and creative representations of time (and even some hidden jokes).

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October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Go behind the scenes of Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign in today’s author interview!

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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Interview with Author Sara Shacter - From The Mixed Up Files
I have known author Sara Shacter since we were both on the newer side to writing for children. I am so excited that I got a first-look at her debut novel Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign whi...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Create your own zombie or monster with these classroom activities inspired by a slew of scientific tales in this week’s STEM Tuesday article!

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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STEM Tuesday- Zombies (Real and Otherwise)- In the Classroom - From The Mixed Up Files
Monsters, zombies, and other scary creatures star in tales throughout the year, but especially near Halloween! These books explore a wide range of creatures, both real and imagined, to get imagination...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Go behind the scenes of The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur: A Graphic Novel Based on a True Story, in this month’s author/illustrator interview.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Allan Wolf and Jose Pimienta - From The Mixed Up Files
Interview with Allan Wolf and Jose Pimienta about their new middle-grade graphic novel, The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Hello wonderful teacher friends! How about a spooky season no-prep freebie? Halloween writing prompts to use in writing lessons, ice-breakers, independent work, however you want! Ideal for 4th-7th. Totally free here: sarahallen.substack.com/subscribe
October 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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📣 Author interview with Pablo Cartaya!

Step behind the curtain with this accomplished author who truly "speaks middle school."

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October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Are zombies real? Find out what science has to say in today’s STEM Tuesday’s list of books!

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STEM Tuesday- Zombies (Real and Otherwise)- Book List - From The Mixed Up Files
Zombies, monsters, and mummies – oh my! These are the stuff of nightmares… or of awesome Halloween costumes! But are they real? Let’s use science to find out. Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature’s U...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Today, we're pleased to host an interview with Debra J. Stone! Learn all about the personal story behind The House on Rondo.

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Author Spotlight: Debra J. Stone, writer of The House on Rondo - From The Mixed Up Files
An interview with Debra J. Stone, author of The House on Rondo, a personal story of the street where her grandparents lived when she was a child. Debra shares her childhood stories and tells more abou...
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October 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Come behind the scenes of Wish I Was a Baller in this month’s author interview with Amar Shah.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity

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Author Spotlight: Amar Shah - From The Mixed Up Files
Interview of author Amar Shah about graphic novel for kids Wish I Was a Baller
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October 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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