6th Grade Book Club Books 📚

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Hello friend,

How are you? I've had a relaxing week after the hustle of last week's Summer Reading Guide. (Did you miss it? Get it here).

This summer, my team and I are working on so many cool products for the Patreon community, such as Discussion Guides and Student Printables. I can't wait to share some samples with you when they're ready!

Speaking of Discussion Guides, do you have plans for summer book clubs? If so, you'll love this list of 6th-grade book club books! I've also included some activity ideas, main themes, and links to discussion guides.

Galley of the Week

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I thoroughly enjoyed Robin Benway's YA novel Far from the Tree, so I'm definitely curious about her forthcoming middle grade debut, The Girls of Skylark Lane. Here's the synopsis:

National Book Award winner Robin Benway debuts a coming-of-age middle grade novel about friendships, family, and discovering the person you’re meant to be. Babysitters Club meets The Sandlot when twin sisters join a ragtag neighborhood girls softball team at a time when growing up could mean growing apart.

Aggie and Jac might be twin sisters, but lately they haven’t felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious, Aggie is worried her new locker won’t open, that Jac could make new friends without her, and that her friends from home will move on, leaving her all alone.

When the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls, even if she has to drag Jac along, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain’s older brother…

Aggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships. But as Jac and Aggie grow into different people, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up.

Newsletter Book Giveaway

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This week, Scholastic is giving away Any Way You Look by Maleeha Siddiqqui. To enter, reply to this email indicating interest. The giveaway is US/Canada only and closes next Thursday, May 23, 2024, at midnight EST.

Last week's winner: Vanessa N. I'll be in touch shortly!

This Week on the Blog

Here's what you may have missed this week on the blog:

Science non-fiction books for kids of all ages
My review of Slugfest by Gordon Korman
I interviewed author Antoinette H. Jones about her new book, The Independents
REPLAY: Everything you need to know about starting a tween book club
REPLAY: Middle grade books starring boys

This Week on Patreon

This week on Patreon, I shared:

Where to find the Summer Reading Guide picks for cheap
A new feature that allows Patreon members to get to know each other better (so fun!)
Two new printable book lists!

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