Hey friends, How's it going? This has been a BUSY week at RMG HQ -- and with more work on the horizon, I've been actively considering hiring a summer intern. If I decide to, you'll be the first to hear. In the meantime, we're chugging away with all of our summer reading guide prep and a long list of novel units coming this summer. We published a post we've had on the docket for a while now, and it's this list of middle grade books about war. My teammate, Evelyn, tells me that the kids in her...
3 months ago • 3 min read
This week's newsletter is sponsored by Andrews McMeel Publishing Buy on Amazon The rain never stops. The world is drowning. Survival is everything. When the Rain Came is the first YA book in an all-new, action-packed dystopian adventure series by New York Times bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. Ed note: This is such a terrific novel, I enjoyed it! Great for older fans of Alone and Hatchet and absolutely appropriate for middle schoolers, too. Hey y'all, How's it going? I've had a full,...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader! I wanted to tell you about our first FREE virtual author visit coming this fall with renowned author Alexandra Diaz. The author received funding to give away some author visits, and we're hosting her so that more schools can have access to this opportunity. Alexandra is the author of the Pura Bulpre Honor book, The Only Road, and one of my favorite books, Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla. All of her books are available in English and Spanish, so this is especially perfect for school...
10 months ago • 1 min read
This week's newsletter is sponsored by Nosy Crow and Supa Nova Buy on Amazon Ada Twist meets Dexter’s Laboratory in this debut graphic novel starring an enterprising, brilliant Black girl.” —Booklist Venture into Nova's underground lab—and witness a gum monster come to life! An action-packed graphic novel about a girl with a love for science who is determined to fix the world. Hi! How's it going? I was having a GREAT week until I suddenly (like I was perfectly fine at the start of the day and...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hey there, How's it going? The 2025 Summer Reading Guide has been out for two whole weeks, and many of the books on the guide are starting to get released, which is so fun, as readers can get their hands on them just in time for the summer. If you haven't gotten your guide yet, there's still plenty of time to snag a copy. In the meantime, here's a freebie from the guide: a free sheet for building your summer reading TBR ⬇️ You can download a printable PDF below. 🎉 DOWNLOAD HERE 👉🏼 My Summer...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, When I first started reading middle grade books in 2019, I quickly found myself gravitating toward debut authors. Because it's harder and harder to get published, most debut authors need to have a fresh approach to storytelling or a unique story to tell -- something that gets (sometimes) jaded agents and publishers excited to sell. So, when I began doing author visits, I knew I wanted to bring at least one debut author to meet students. In January, we're hosting our first middle...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
This week's newsletter is sponsored by The Gift: A Sammy Greene Adventure (Premonition) and E.C. Quinn BUY ON AMAZON When 12-year-old Sammy inherits a “Gift” of mysterious premonitions, he sets off to save the dog from his dreams. Instead, he uncovers a sinister animal-testing operation. Surrounded by suffering animals and armed with only his pet mouse, hoodie, and dead grandmother's cryptic advice, will Sammy escape before they all perish? 🚨The Gift eBook will be $0.99 on Amazon Kindle...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Reader! Have you ever experienced an author visit? As someone who’s done (and still offers) school visits, I understand how powerful author visits can be for kids. They spark joy, inspire students to tell stories, and complement readalouds brilliantly. Unfortunately, they can be logistically and financially challenging to organize. Hence the increased popularity of virtual author visits. Virtual author visits are a more accessible alternative with just as much reward. If you’ve been...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello! I hope you've had a great week. This weekend, I'm doing a digital detox of sorts, and I'm looking forward to disconnecting and getting some much-needed rest. I'm also reading so many wonderful middle grade books these days. My summer reading experiences have been truly great so far. Speaking of all things summer, I shared a list of 15 excellent middle grade books set at summer camps, including a new fall release I started reading this week! Here's a fun poll to test the summer spirit...
about 2 years ago • 4 min read