What I'm wondering after reading this post - do you think the same thing applies for
middle grade authors?
Donna is a contributing editor for International Thriller Writers the Big Thrill magazine and blogs with other
middle grade authors at Project Middle Grade Mayhem.
I've talked before about how hard it can be for
middle grade authors to go indie... but I cheer on like crazy the ones that take that leap.
But I also choose to indie publish my middle grade because the landscape of publishing middle grade is slowly changing in ways that help indie
middle grade authors.
She is a contributing editor to International Thriller Writers the Big Thrill magazine and blogs at Project Middle Grade Mayhem, a cooperative of published
middle grade authors.
Four
middle grade authors and friends have come together under the #TrueFriends campaign to talk about friendship, writing and reading.
Some of
the middle grade authors of today that are hugely successful write in all lengths.
Stay Where You Are and Then Leave by John Boyne March 2014 Holt
Middle grade The author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas once again offers a child's view of war.
Not exact matches
Jennifer Chen is a freelance writer and editor, playwright, and
middle -
grade author who can't wait for Hodo Soy to sell tofu in LA.
Prizes are awarded in the five categories: Children's Science Picture Book (
author and illustrator),
Middle Grades Science Book (
author), Young Adult Science Book (
author), and Hands - On Science Book (
author).
The experiences of educators such as Rabe, and many others who put Turning Points into practice, provide what
authors Jackson and Davis call the «muscle, heart, and soul» to the renewed push for
middle grades reform.
Top Secret by John Reynolds Gardiner (
author of Stone Fox) is a great read - aloud book for the elementary /
middle school
grades.
It is written by Elizabeth Stein, a
middle grades special education teacher,
author, and SpEd / UDL instructional coach and new - teacher mentor in New York.
Gayle Andrews Gayle Andrews is professor of
middle grades education at University of Georgia, professor - in - residence at Hilsman Middle School in Athens, and author of more than 70 publications and creative contributions focused on improving schooling for young adolescents, including Turning Points
middle grades education at University of Georgia, professor - in - residence at Hilsman
Middle School in Athens, and author of more than 70 publications and creative contributions focused on improving schooling for young adolescents, including Turning Points
Middle School in Athens, and
author of more than 70 publications and creative contributions focused on improving schooling for young adolescents, including Turning Points 2000.
Her honors include being Nationally Board Certified in Reading / Language Arts for the Early and
Middle Grades, Membership Director for the Collegiate Peaks Council of the International Reading Association, member of the Long - Range Strategic Planning Committee for the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association, and an
author of four study guides and a children's book.
Jack was also the Assistant Executive Director for the National
Middle School Association for 13 years and is the
author of Managing the Madness - A Practical Guide to
Middle Grades Classrooms.
In a survey of
middle -
grades students in three diverse schools, the
authors found variations among the schools with regard to the extent to which students felt safe in school, the locations where bullying most often took place, the types of bullying that occurred, and the primary reasons students became targets of bullying.
She is the
author of dozens of scholarly articles and several social and emotional learning curricula for preschool through
middle school
grades.
As
middle grades educators struggling to find equity in assessment while honoring the strengths of our learners, we (
authors) began crafting a translation guide for students in
middle school that can help bridge achievement levels with reporting mechanisms.
Sterrett earned his B.S. in
Middle Grades Education from Asbury College (Kentucky) and his Ph.D. in Educational Administration & Supervision from the University of Virginia, and he is the
author of the ASCD books Insights Into Action: Successful School Leaders Share What Works and Short on Time: How do I make time to lead and learn as a principal?
The
authors outline key components of Linked Learning (including core and technical curriculum and instruction, work - based learning, and supplemental support services); essential characteristics of effective Linked Learning programs (such as informed student choice and alignment both to
middle grades and to postsecondary); and options for designing Linked Learning in a district (such as deciding on the amount and focus of the pathways).
In their book, Fires in the
Middle School Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from Middle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the middle g
Middle School Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from
Middle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the middle g
Middle Schoolers (New Press, 2008), WKCD
authors Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers call on students» own words to offer ideas on that subject to teachers of the
middle g
middle grades.
Dr. Elias's other books include Social Decision Making Skills: A Curriculum Guide for the Elementary
Grades (
Author), Problem Solving / Decision Making for Social and Academic Success: A School - Based Approach (National Education Association Professional Library), Building Social Problem Solving Skills: Guidelines from a School - Based Program (Jossey - Bass), Social Decision Making and Life Skills Development: Guidelines for
Middle School Educators (Aspen), Promoting Student Success Through Group Intervention (Haworth), and Social Problem Solving Interventions in the Schools (Guilford).
Genius Hour Guidebook
authors Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi expand on their 10 - minute Google Hangout video chat with more easy - to - implement ideas that will help teachers create an engaging, trouble - free Genius Hour experience for every
middle grades student.
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
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Middle Grade Publishing Agents (book agents who represent books for middle grade tween rea
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middle grade tween rea
middle grade tween readers).
In addition to holding down a day job as a board game photographer, Scott is the
author of several
middle grade fantasy novels, a thriller, and a couple of non-fiction titles, including this newest one.
Brenda Bowen is on our list of AAR Publishing Agents (book agents who are members of the Association of
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She represents picture books (
author - illustrators only, please),
middle grade books, young adult, adult inspirational / Christian fiction, and nonfiction.
I was just saying to be mindful of that when you discover new
authors or books from indie
authors that are more fragile than books backed by a strong team of
authors supportking each other (like the «2K Class» inattentive for debut
middle grade and YA
authors: http://classof2k14.com/meet-the-
authors)
Mary Evans is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of
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middle grade tween rea
middle grade tween readers).
She wants to hear pitches for happily - ever - after romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, young adult with a fresh voice (both contemporary and sci - fi / fantasy), science fiction, fantasy, action / adventure, picture books (especially
author - illustrators), cookbooks,
middle grade (all kinds), narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, Southern fiction, Christian and inspirational fiction & nonfiction, and memoir.
The debut
author discusses STEM, mental health, and representation in
middle -
grade fiction, while making some truly terrific puns.
Because I am an accidental
middle -
grade author, there are many gaps in my
middle -
grade reading, particularly books published after I left the
middle grades myself.
From a «pre-9 / 11 novel that one can only read with a post-9 / 11 sensibility» to a new
middle grade novel from Karen Cushman (
author of The Midwife's Apprentice and Catherine, Called Birdy), this week we're highlighting many new titles on BookPage.com.
Holly Black, co-
author of the best - selling Spiderwick Chronicles and
author of several fantasies for teens, aims her latest book, Doll Bones, squarely at the
middle -
grade audience.
Peggy Eddleman,
author of the
middle grade novel SKY JUMPERS, explains how to pitch a literary agent at a writers conference.
Susan F. Schulman is on our list of AAR Publishing Agents (book agents who are members of the Association of
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From Newbery Honor
author Ann M. Martin, who wrote the Baby - sitters Club series, comes a New York Times - bestselling
middle grade novel about a girl, her dog, and the trials of growing up...
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
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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
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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
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middle grade tween readers).
And helping
authors of books for younger readers (e.g. picture books, early readers or chapter books,
middle grade, and young adult) is one of my favorite things to do — as you'll soon see!
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
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Alison Picard is on our list of Book Agents USA (publishing agents in the United States), Fiction Book Agents (publishing agents who represent fiction
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We represent more than 50
authors who write romance, women's fiction, science fiction / fantasy, thrillers, young adult and
middle grade fiction as well as select nonfiction titles.
In other words,
authors of longer books like
middle grade and YA books only submit a query, and, sometimes, up to 50 pages.
Anne Hawkins is on our list of AAR Book Agents (publishing agents who are members of the Association of
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middle grade tween readers).
She is the
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middle -
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