Browsing my Google Reader subscriptions the other day, I realized that the majority of the author blogs I follow are by young adult authors. And, although I love those blogs, as I write middle-grade fiction, I figured it was time I broaden my scope. So, I started looking around for blogs by middle-grade authors and found this great group entry, From the Mixed-Up Files.
It’s written by a group of nearly 30 authors of middle-grade books and offers news, information, insight, interviews and fun. Oh, and book give-aways! It’s good for everyone interested in middle-grade books, from writers to readers to parents of readers.
For writers, posts like this Reading Through Middle-Grade one is awesome. In it, author Joanne Prushing Johnson relates her conversations about books with her own middle-grade children. It’s interesting to see their answers.
The blog also has a starting page for writers, as well as many areas for parents.
In my search, I also found the website of middle-grade-book author Bruce Coville. Although his website is more for fans, it’s a great example of what authors can do to connect with children in this age group.
For example, he has a guest page where fans write in and he posts replies. The fans must be so thrilled to get that kind of conversation … if you will … going with one of their favorite authors.
Coville also has a fan art page, which I thought was wonderful. Again, young fans must be tickled pink to see their work on their favorite author’s website. Check out the awesome pictures.
What are your favorite blogs or websites by middle-grade authors?
Write On!
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You’re right. There’s not enough middle grade blogs. I like the Mixed up files one. I’ll have to check out Bruce Coville’s.
Here’s a new one starting up: Project Mayhem http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/ by middle grade authors.
Also The O.W.L. reviews middle grate books. http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/