This summer, I read a few books written in verse and was surprised by how much I enjoyed them. I’ll admit that I’ve made honest attempts at reading verse novels before, but something about the formatting left me feeling hesitant. The first book I picked up was Jazz Owls. I was eager to read it because
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This list is a follow-up to our first middle grade historical fiction book list. That earlier roundup focuses on gripping stories kids can’t put down. This one is different: 10 middle grade historical fiction books set in places and moments around the world—so your reader can travel history beyond the usual WWII-in-Europe shelf. We had an incredible summer
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Whether you know your history or not, there’s something deeply engaging about a well-written historical fiction novel. I didn’t enjoy studying history in
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Let’s talk about reading goals, shall we? This year, my kids each set reading goals for 2026 to support their reading journey. My oldest wanted to read
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In 2025, I set a goal to read 60 books, focusing on a mix of personal growth and pure enjoyment. I’m happy to say I reached that goal and discovered many
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Despite the busyness of having the kids at home this summer, I managed to exceed my reading goals. Last year, I didn’t have any any, and most of my
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Hello Friends, I’m thrilled to kick off this monthly blog post adventure. I would love to share with you some terrific books that I have crossed paths
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I am so excited to start this book review series on the blog. I will be sharing fiction, historical novels, children’s books, Christian books, parenting
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