OwlCrate Jr Blog — Book Recommendations

Middle Grade March Team Wrap-Up!
Middle Grade March Team Wrap-Up!

Team OwlCrate Jr's Middle Grade March Wrap-Up and Favorite reads of March!

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Powerful Picture Books for All Ages!
Powerful Picture Books for All Ages!

You're never too old for picture books! Sharing our favorite picture books for older & middle grade readers!

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February Book-a-like Recommendations
February Book-a-like Recommendations

Recommending amazing witchy middle grade reads for fans of The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett, our OwlCrate Jr February 2023 book pick!

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In the Classroom: Try Adventure Book Clubs With Your Students!
In the Classroom: Try Adventure Book Clubs With Your Students!

Betsy Potash guides us on how to successfully run an adventure story book club for students!

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20 Exciting New Middle Grade Books Out in Winter 2023!
20 Exciting New Middle Grade Books Out in Winter 2023!

There's no better way to start a new year than by looking ahead to all the incredible stories heading our way.

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15 Must Read Middle Grade Books by Black Authors
15 Must Read Middle Grade Books by Black Authors

In honor of Black History month this February, the team wanted to share some excellent own voices Middle Grade stories. Add these titles to your TBR asap and watch for more from these incredibly talented authors.

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Whatcha Reading? January 2023
Whatcha Reading? January 2023

After a well deserved break, Team OwlCrate is off to a strong reading start in 2023! Here are just a few of our favorite reads from January. We'd love to hear yours in the comments!

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OwlCrate Jr Backlist Reads: Animal Party!
OwlCrate Jr Backlist Reads: Animal Party!

This month’s backlist reads article is a celebration and exploration of various animals through these excellent eco fable, animal centred middle grade titles!

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10 Must-Listen Middle Grade Audiobooks for All Ages
10 Must-Listen Middle Grade Audiobooks for All Ages

Middle Grade stories are one of our absolute favourite genres of audiobooks - you definitely don’t have to be a middle grader to enjoy middle grade! 

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