The Mixed-Up Files
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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/
📣 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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#middlegradereads #weneeddiversebooks #mglit
Learn all about these new titles, their childhood dreams, publication journeys, and more on the blog today:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/double-dose-...
#middlegradereads #weneeddiversebooks #mglit
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
📣 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:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/double-dose-...
#middlegradereads #weneeddiversebooks #mglit
Learn all about these new titles, their childhood dreams, publication journeys, and more on the blog today:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/double-dose-...
#middlegradereads #weneeddiversebooks #mglit
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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#mgreads #middlegrade #kidlit
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#mgreads #middlegrade #kidlit
November 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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).
fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#mgreads #middlegrade #kidlit
fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#mgreads #middlegrade #kidlit
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. 👇
fromthemixedupfiles.com/if-you-like/
#middlegradereaders #middlegrade #mgreads
“If you like…” posters and recommendations!
Check out the blog to learn how to use books kids know to help them try new stories. 👇
fromthemixedupfiles.com/if-you-like/
#middlegradereaders #middlegrade #mgreads
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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. 👇
fromthemixedupfiles.com/if-you-like/
#middlegradereaders #middlegrade #mgreads
“If you like…” posters and recommendations!
Check out the blog to learn how to use books kids know to help them try new stories. 👇
fromthemixedupfiles.com/if-you-like/
#middlegradereaders #middlegrade #mgreads
📣 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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#middlegrade #mgreads #retellings
Get the inside scoop from the creators behind the immensely entertaining Greeking Out podcast from National Geographic Kids and their new book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/just-in-time...
#middlegrade #mgreads #retellings
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📣 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!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/just-in-time...
#middlegrade #mgreads #retellings
Get the inside scoop from the creators behind the immensely entertaining Greeking Out podcast from National Geographic Kids and their new book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/just-in-time...
#middlegrade #mgreads #retellings
📣 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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#mgreads #middlegrade #dinosaurs
Check out this book of "educational art" to explore prehistoric life through illustrations and creative representations of time (and even some hidden jokes).
fromthemixedupfiles.com/dinosaurs-ex...
#mgreads #middlegrade #dinosaurs
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
📣 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).
fromthemixedupfiles.com/dinosaurs-ex...
#mgreads #middlegrade #dinosaurs
Check out this book of "educational art" to explore prehistoric life through illustrations and creative representations of time (and even some hidden jokes).
fromthemixedupfiles.com/dinosaurs-ex...
#mgreads #middlegrade #dinosaurs
📣 Author interview with Pablo Cartaya!
Step behind the curtain with this accomplished author who truly "speaks middle school."
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#mgreads #middlegrade #reading
Step behind the curtain with this accomplished author who truly "speaks middle school."
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #reading
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
📣 Author interview with Pablo Cartaya!
Step behind the curtain with this accomplished author who truly "speaks middle school."
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #reading
Step behind the curtain with this accomplished author who truly "speaks middle school."
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #reading
This month’s new releases offer adventure, suspense, fairy tales, and a puzzling mystery!
And don't miss From the Mixed Up Files Founder Jennifer Swanson’s latest, a fantastic three-week scientific journey through the rainforest!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/adventures-a...
#mgreads #middlegrade
And don't miss From the Mixed Up Files Founder Jennifer Swanson’s latest, a fantastic three-week scientific journey through the rainforest!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/adventures-a...
#mgreads #middlegrade
October 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This month’s new releases offer adventure, suspense, fairy tales, and a puzzling mystery!
And don't miss From the Mixed Up Files Founder Jennifer Swanson’s latest, a fantastic three-week scientific journey through the rainforest!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/adventures-a...
#mgreads #middlegrade
And don't miss From the Mixed Up Files Founder Jennifer Swanson’s latest, a fantastic three-week scientific journey through the rainforest!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/adventures-a...
#mgreads #middlegrade
Today we're emphasizing science and engineering practices with middle grade books!
Check out these great titles and three important questions that will engage students on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-scientif...
#mgreads #sciencerocks #middlegrade
Check out these great titles and three important questions that will engage students on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-scientif...
#mgreads #sciencerocks #middlegrade
September 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today we're emphasizing science and engineering practices with middle grade books!
Check out these great titles and three important questions that will engage students on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-scientif...
#mgreads #sciencerocks #middlegrade
Check out these great titles and three important questions that will engage students on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-scientif...
#mgreads #sciencerocks #middlegrade
Check out these mysteries that incorporate more than just red herrings and exciting action!
The books covered in today's blog delve into injustice, class prejudice in resort towns, the ethics of celebrity TV, and more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/more-than-my...
#mgreads #middlegrade #bookrecs
The books covered in today's blog delve into injustice, class prejudice in resort towns, the ethics of celebrity TV, and more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/more-than-my...
#mgreads #middlegrade #bookrecs
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Check out these mysteries that incorporate more than just red herrings and exciting action!
The books covered in today's blog delve into injustice, class prejudice in resort towns, the ethics of celebrity TV, and more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/more-than-my...
#mgreads #middlegrade #bookrecs
The books covered in today's blog delve into injustice, class prejudice in resort towns, the ethics of celebrity TV, and more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/more-than-my...
#mgreads #middlegrade #bookrecs
Learn about the best middle grade podcasts the web has to offer—and why you should listen to them!
Get our recommendations and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-best-mid...
#mgreads #writingcommunity #middlegraderocks
Get our recommendations and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-best-mid...
#mgreads #writingcommunity #middlegraderocks
September 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Learn about the best middle grade podcasts the web has to offer—and why you should listen to them!
Get our recommendations and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-best-mid...
#mgreads #writingcommunity #middlegraderocks
Get our recommendations and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-best-mid...
#mgreads #writingcommunity #middlegraderocks
Today is Elephant Appreciation Day! Celebrate by picking up one of the fantastic titles we've collected on the blog:
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#middlegrade #mgreads #elephants
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#middlegrade #mgreads #elephants
September 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today is Elephant Appreciation Day! Celebrate by picking up one of the fantastic titles we've collected on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/elephant-app...
#middlegrade #mgreads #elephants
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#middlegrade #mgreads #elephants
We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
📣 Interview with debut author J. A. Dauber!
Learn all about this exciting new MG read that taps into every kid's fear—that their teachers are actually aliens—on the blog.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #interview
Learn all about this exciting new MG read that taps into every kid's fear—that their teachers are actually aliens—on the blog.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #interview
September 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📣 Interview with debut author J. A. Dauber!
Learn all about this exciting new MG read that taps into every kid's fear—that their teachers are actually aliens—on the blog.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #interview
Learn all about this exciting new MG read that taps into every kid's fear—that their teachers are actually aliens—on the blog.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#mgreads #middlegrade #interview
📣 Magic Tree House Author Spotlight!
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, who shares her insights on brainstorming ideas and her writing process. Plus, a bonus interview with graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido, who's excited to bring these awesome stories into a new form.
#mgreads #graphicnovel #middlegrade
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, who shares her insights on brainstorming ideas and her writing process. Plus, a bonus interview with graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido, who's excited to bring these awesome stories into a new form.
#mgreads #graphicnovel #middlegrade
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📣 Magic Tree House Author Spotlight!
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, who shares her insights on brainstorming ideas and her writing process. Plus, a bonus interview with graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido, who's excited to bring these awesome stories into a new form.
#mgreads #graphicnovel #middlegrade
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, who shares her insights on brainstorming ideas and her writing process. Plus, a bonus interview with graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido, who's excited to bring these awesome stories into a new form.
#mgreads #graphicnovel #middlegrade
Editor interview with Courtney Stevenson of Quill Tree Books!
Check out her path from agent to editor, what she loves in a hook, and books she's excited for coming soon!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/editor-agent...
#middlegrade #mg #editorinterview
Check out her path from agent to editor, what she loves in a hook, and books she's excited for coming soon!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/editor-agent...
#middlegrade #mg #editorinterview
August 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Editor interview with Courtney Stevenson of Quill Tree Books!
Check out her path from agent to editor, what she loves in a hook, and books she's excited for coming soon!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/editor-agent...
#middlegrade #mg #editorinterview
Check out her path from agent to editor, what she loves in a hook, and books she's excited for coming soon!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/editor-agent...
#middlegrade #mg #editorinterview
A new school year means new everything—
but we've collected some ideas on how to help kids start the school year right.
Learn more on the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/from-the-cla...
#schoolstart #backtoschool #readeridentities
but we've collected some ideas on how to help kids start the school year right.
Learn more on the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/from-the-cla...
#schoolstart #backtoschool #readeridentities
August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A new school year means new everything—
but we've collected some ideas on how to help kids start the school year right.
Learn more on the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/from-the-cla...
#schoolstart #backtoschool #readeridentities
but we've collected some ideas on how to help kids start the school year right.
Learn more on the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/from-the-cla...
#schoolstart #backtoschool #readeridentities
📣 Author interview with Melissa Dassori!
Hear about Melissa's latest book, her fairytale inspiration, writing process, and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #newrelease #mgreads
Hear about Melissa's latest book, her fairytale inspiration, writing process, and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #newrelease #mgreads
August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣 Author interview with Melissa Dassori!
Hear about Melissa's latest book, her fairytale inspiration, writing process, and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #newrelease #mgreads
Hear about Melissa's latest book, her fairytale inspiration, writing process, and more on the blog:
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #newrelease #mgreads
📣 Author interview with Marzieh Abbas!
For We Need Diverse Books Wednesday, check out the blog to learn about the latest book from this award-winning author!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-wednes...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #diversereads #representationmatters
For We Need Diverse Books Wednesday, check out the blog to learn about the latest book from this award-winning author!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-wednes...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #diversereads #representationmatters
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
📣 Author interview with Marzieh Abbas!
For We Need Diverse Books Wednesday, check out the blog to learn about the latest book from this award-winning author!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-wednes...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #diversereads #representationmatters
For We Need Diverse Books Wednesday, check out the blog to learn about the latest book from this award-winning author!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-wednes...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #diversereads #representationmatters
Learn about debut author Jack Mackay's book and how scary stories are great for MG readers:
"Horror fiction is a great way for kids to explore some things that they might not otherwise get to explore.”
Check out the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #debut
"Horror fiction is a great way for kids to explore some things that they might not otherwise get to explore.”
Check out the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #debut
August 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Learn about debut author Jack Mackay's book and how scary stories are great for MG readers:
"Horror fiction is a great way for kids to explore some things that they might not otherwise get to explore.”
Check out the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #debut
"Horror fiction is a great way for kids to explore some things that they might not otherwise get to explore.”
Check out the blog!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/debut-author...
#middlegrade #mgauthor #debut
Cool releases for a hot summer!
Check out these great new books on the blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/cool-new-rel...
#readingrecommendation #middlegrade #mglit
Check out these great new books on the blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/cool-new-rel...
#readingrecommendation #middlegrade #mglit
August 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Cool releases for a hot summer!
Check out these great new books on the blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/cool-new-rel...
#readingrecommendation #middlegrade #mglit
Check out these great new books on the blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/cool-new-rel...
#readingrecommendation #middlegrade #mglit
📣 Agent interview with Carter Hasegawa!
Read today's blog to meet an editor turned literary agent, including what he'll be looking for in submissions and how editing informs his agenting.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/meet-carter-...
#litagent #kidlitagent #middlegrade
Read today's blog to meet an editor turned literary agent, including what he'll be looking for in submissions and how editing informs his agenting.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/meet-carter-...
#litagent #kidlitagent #middlegrade
July 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📣 Agent interview with Carter Hasegawa!
Read today's blog to meet an editor turned literary agent, including what he'll be looking for in submissions and how editing informs his agenting.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/meet-carter-...
#litagent #kidlitagent #middlegrade
Read today's blog to meet an editor turned literary agent, including what he'll be looking for in submissions and how editing informs his agenting.
fromthemixedupfiles.com/meet-carter-...
#litagent #kidlitagent #middlegrade
📣 Author interview with Jeanne Birdsall!
Read today's blog to discover the inspiration for this new book, thoughts on Lahdukan pronunciation and (incredible!) art, and the real Pumpkin the dog(s) in Jeanne’s life!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Read today's blog to discover the inspiration for this new book, thoughts on Lahdukan pronunciation and (incredible!) art, and the real Pumpkin the dog(s) in Jeanne’s life!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
July 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
📣 Author interview with Jeanne Birdsall!
Read today's blog to discover the inspiration for this new book, thoughts on Lahdukan pronunciation and (incredible!) art, and the real Pumpkin the dog(s) in Jeanne’s life!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Read today's blog to discover the inspiration for this new book, thoughts on Lahdukan pronunciation and (incredible!) art, and the real Pumpkin the dog(s) in Jeanne’s life!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
📣 Author-Illustrator Interview with Jessixa Bagley!
Check out the blog, where she shares her inspiration behind writing her new graphic novel, her creative process, and a few hints about the next Jazzy book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-illus...
#mgreads #graphicnovels #middlegrade
Check out the blog, where she shares her inspiration behind writing her new graphic novel, her creative process, and a few hints about the next Jazzy book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-illus...
#mgreads #graphicnovels #middlegrade
July 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
📣 Author-Illustrator Interview with Jessixa Bagley!
Check out the blog, where she shares her inspiration behind writing her new graphic novel, her creative process, and a few hints about the next Jazzy book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-illus...
#mgreads #graphicnovels #middlegrade
Check out the blog, where she shares her inspiration behind writing her new graphic novel, her creative process, and a few hints about the next Jazzy book!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-illus...
#mgreads #graphicnovels #middlegrade
📣 Author interview with J. E. Thomas!
We talked about her new book, described as “The Wild Robot meets Restart when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school.” Learn about her process, love of sci-fi, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-inter...
#mgreads #middlegrade
We talked about her new book, described as “The Wild Robot meets Restart when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school.” Learn about her process, love of sci-fi, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-inter...
#mgreads #middlegrade
July 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📣 Author interview with J. E. Thomas!
We talked about her new book, described as “The Wild Robot meets Restart when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school.” Learn about her process, love of sci-fi, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-inter...
#mgreads #middlegrade
We talked about her new book, described as “The Wild Robot meets Restart when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school.” Learn about her process, love of sci-fi, and more!
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-inter...
#mgreads #middlegrade
July 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM