I've been slowly recovering, working on my middle
grade novels for traditional publishing (thank God they don't expect 4 a year), and spending more evenings on the deck with my wife and a glass of wine.
My friend Mia Wenjen has a great roundup of 50 must - read diversity picture books, and after Laurel finishes the young readers version of I Am Malala, I am totally pointing her to this collection of 8 empowering middle
grade novels for kids interested in social justice.
My book, a middle
grade novel for kids, runs 112 pages; I decided that a size of 8 «x5» would be a fairly safe and standard route to go.
Not exact matches
Reading a
novel, not
for a
grade — imagine that.»
If amyloid - beta indeed accumulates to fight a low -
grade, persistent infection, it might lead to
novel therapies
for treating or even preventing Alzheimer's.
A Swirl
Novel series brings you four middle
grade fiction
novels for your tween.
Based on Jesse Andrews's
novel of the same name and directed with a restless visual dexterity that always serves its characters (Gomez - Rejon used to work
for Scorsese, and it shows), Dying Girl refuses to accept the common wisdom that high - school films should be
graded on a curve.
Based on the
novel, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth
grade, attending a mainstream elementary school
for the first time.
For those of you who teach grades 6 to 9, these novels will equip you with reading recommendations for your students, and they're also great for starting book discussio
For those of you who teach
grades 6 to 9, these
novels will equip you with reading recommendations
for your students, and they're also great for starting book discussio
for your students, and they're also great
for starting book discussio
for starting book discussions.
You may also like (all of which use hands - on activities): ● Visualizing Irrational Numbers ● End Of Year: Self - Reflection Middle School Cube ● Character Detective: Character Analysis
for Novel Study ● End of Year Self - Reflection project available
for 3rd - 11th
grades ● Coming soon... more Building a Community: Opening Year Pyramids, Calder mobiles, and more MathAntics Scavenger Hunts.
For example, consider a second -
grade student who may have a high interest in a
novel but may not otherwise have access (e.g., a parent who can read to them at home).
And, in celebrating National
Novel Writing Month, we discover a nationwide program that encourages would - be student novelists to write their hearts out — not
for glory or
grades but just
for the intrinsic reward of writing the story.
After asking librarians
for recommendations, pulling still more from School Library Journal, and checking best - seller and award lists, we selected picture books, biographies,
novels, and memoirs appropriate
for kids from kindergarten to 12th
grade.
One twist, at students» request: High school students are now offered a choice of
novels, with a different unifying theme
for each
grade.
activities are extensions
for students who already have a mastery of using percentages as rational numbers to take them beyond the standard and to apply it in other,
novel grade level appropriate topics.
When students encounter a lot of new vocabulary in a short time in
novels, plays, and other books they read
for 11th
grade literature curriculum, there are various methods to help them absorb and retain it.
University of Florida educational technology researcher Pasha Antonenko is leading a team of UF scientists from multiple disciplines to create a
novel curriculum
for the middle and high school
grades and assist paleontologists working on projects worldwide.
Designed
for grades 5 - 8, Amplify Close Reading is an interactive graphic
novel that teaches close reading skills in a creative, differentiated, and highly rigorous way.
Current SCBWI authors and illustrators who have independently published a board, picture, or chapter book or a middle
grade or young adult
novel through a self - publishing route are eligible
for the award.
Peter Miller is on our list of Publishing Agents USA (book agents in the United States), Fiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Publishing Agents (book agents who represent YA books
for teens), and Middle
Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
She is seeking: In fiction, she's currently looking
for character - driven
novels that fall under the following genres: historical fiction, mainstream fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, middle
grade, and young adult.
Brenda Bowen is on our list of AAR Publishing Agents (book agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Publishing Agents New York (book agents in New York State), Publishing Agents NYC (book agents in NYC), Publishing Agents USA (book agents in the United States), Fiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Publishing Agents (book agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Publishing Agents (book agents who represent picture books
for kids).
I'm looking
for an editor
for a middle -
grade novel I'm drafting now, so headed over to Reedsy to browse.
She is taking pitches
for the following fiction genres: romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery / thriller / suspense, horror, young adult, middle
grade, literary fiction, new adult, graphic
novels, women's fiction, upmarket fiction, and
novels / books by and about people from marginalized perspectives (such as LGBT people and / or racial minorities).
In the children's world, I'm looking
for smart, contemporary YA and middle
grade novels.
Mary Evans is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), and Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
I also employed a very light drift of fantasy in my adult
novel The Uncoupling, as well as in a book
for middle -
grade readers about kids who meet at a Scrabble tournament, called The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman.
This morning's edition of Reading Corner highlights several award - winning children's books — from the recent Caldecott winner A Sick Day
for Amos McGee to Black Radishes, a new middle
grade novel that was named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book
for its authentic portrayal of the Jewish experience.
The middle
grade novel tells the story of Flory, a fairy who loses her wings in an accident and must fend
for herself in a garden alongside bats, praying mantises and other potentially threatening creatures.
My first
novel was middle
grade but I think now it should be
for YA.
Explore videos and chapter books in categories that include e-books, read - alongs, graphic
novels, and audiobooks suitable
for middle and high school
grades.
I have experience creating custom spots
for magazines and children's textbooks, images
for T - shirts, logos, picture books, and (my personal favorite) a middle
grade novel about a boy and a genie.
Browse our collection of videos and chapter books that include read - alongs, graphic
novels, and audio books suitable
for elementary
grades.
Harper Collins has a proud history of publishing quality fiction and I am submitting my middle -
grade novel, Maniac Magee
for your consideration.
Susan F. Schulman is on our list of AAR Publishing Agents (book agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Publishing Agents New York (book agents in New York State), Publishing Agents NYC (book agents in NYC), Publishing Agents USA (book agents in the United States), Fiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Publishing Agents (book agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Publishing Agents (book agents who represent picture books
for kids).
Alexandra Machinist is on our list of Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Agents (publishing agents who represent picture books
for kids).
Sara Crowe is on our list of Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Agents (publishing agents who represent picture books
for kids).
AMULET BOOKS publishes
novels, graphic
novels, and nonfiction
for young adults and middle -
grade readers from a stellar roster of authors.
Simon Lipskar is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), and Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
Tracy Marchini Literary Agent is on our list of New Book Agents (new publishing agents looking
for writers), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Agents (publishing agents who represent picture books
for kids).
Alison Picard is on our list of Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers), and Picture Book Agents (publishing agents who represent picture books
for kids).
I've reviewed at least a dozen books in three months, edited a 94,000 word middle
grade novel, offered feedback on the work of six critique group members, wrote a technical manual
for a business, constructed a grant proposal
for an individual, tweaked a historical article
for an upcoming state project, and became a writer
for Demand Studios.
For those looking for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle - grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's Wa
For those looking
for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle - grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's Wa
for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle -
grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover
novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial
novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's War).
Anne Hawkins is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), and Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
THE DREAM OF AMERICA by Jacqueline Woodson (August) The first middle
grade novel in six years by four time Newbery Honor winner and current National Ambassador
for Young People's Literature.
Gail Hochman is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of Authors» Representatives), Book Agents New York (publishing agents in New York State), Book Agents NYC (publishing agents in NYC), Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Book Agents (publishing agents who represent YA books
for teens), and Middle
Grade Book Agents (publishing agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
She is currently looking
for literary commercial
novels, big crossover
novels with one foot squarely in genre, upmarket women's fiction, lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy, single - title romance (with a special passion
for historicals), and young adult and upper - level middle
grade novels.
Rachelle Gardner is on our list of Christian Publishing Agents (book agents who represent Christian fiction and / or nonfiction), Publishing Agents California (book agents in California), Publishing Agents USA (book agents in the United States), Fiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent fiction authors), Nonfiction Publishing Agents (book agents who represent nonfiction, not just
novels), Children's Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for younger readers), Young Adult Publishing Agents (book agents who represent YA books
for teens), and Middle
Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books
for middle
grade tween readers).
Her middle
grade novel, THE WHITE GATES, was a Junior Library Guild premiere selection and a finalist
for the Missouri Truman award.
What's up next
for you, another middle
grade novel or a picture book?