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Beyond the Book: January Book Club Extension Activities
Beyond the Book: January Book Club Extension Activities

Extend the fun of our January book club pick, Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy, with these extension activites!

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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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Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's FAMILY TIES theme!
Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's FAMILY TIES theme!

Our March theme is FAMILY TIES! Aah, family! They may drive you bananas from time to time, but family —the one you're born into or the one you find out in the world— is what matters most of all!

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OwlCrate Jr December THINK BIG Unboxing
OwlCrate Jr December THINK BIG Unboxing

Time to take a closer look at all the wonderful goodies included in our December THINK BIG box!

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Megan Reyes, author of HEROES OF HAVENSONG: DRAGONBOY
Interview with author Megan Reyes!

Exclusive OwlCrate Jr interview with Megan Reyes, author of Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy.

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Introducing OwlCrate Jr Monthly Reading Guides!
Introducing OwlCrate Jr Monthly Reading Guides!

Extend the reading fun each month with our new monthly reading guides curated by the author's themselves!

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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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Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's WITCHES IN TRAINING theme!
Everything You Need to Know About OwlCrate Jr's WITCHES IN TRAINING theme!

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to casting magical spells! Our February book is a fantastical reimagining of an enduring classic that is laugh out loud funny, touching, and sure to bewitch readers young and old. This story will be perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank The Moon, Eva Evergreen: Semi-Magical Witch, and Anne of Green Gables.

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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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