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OwlCrate Jr March Book-A-Like Recommendations!

OwlCrate Jr March Book-A-Like Recommendations!

Loved The House Swap? Check Out These Titles Next!    The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Katrina Yan Glaser: Love big, loud family stories? Ever wanted to be a part...
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Lists Book Recommendations Book-A-Like
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!
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Lists Book Recommendations Middle Grade books Whatcha Reading?
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!
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Lists Book Recommendations Picture Books
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!
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Club Book Lists Book Recommendations Book-A-Like Discover A Series Middle Grade books
International Women's Day: Strong Heroines in Middle Grade

International Women's Day: Strong Heroines in Middle Grade

Celebrating International Women's Day with OwlCrate Jr Heroines!
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Club Book Lists Book Recommendations Diverse Reads Middle Grade Middle Grade books
OwlCrate Jr Book-A-Like: Vol 2

OwlCrate Jr Book-A-Like: Vol 2

February OwlCrate Jr Book-a-like: Volume Two
— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Lists Book Recommendations Book-A-Like Discover A Series Diverse Reads Middle Grade Middle Grade books
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!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Betsy Potash | Guest Post Book Recommendations Diverse Reads Reading Tips
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.

— Shanleigh Klassen
Tagged: Book Recommendations Middle Grade
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.

— Cheryl Long
Tagged: Book Recommendations Middle Grade
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!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Book Recommendations Middle Grade photo_by_pages.for.dawn Whatcha Reading?
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!
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Cheryl | a.o.tales
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! 
— OwlCrate Jr
Tagged: Backlist Books Book Recommendations Cheryl | a.o.tales