Write Unforgettable Animal Novels Lynne Kelly Oct 20, 2025 7 pm CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.

Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman Award-winning authors discuss how they create novels-in-verse. #middlegradewriters #writingcommunity

Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman Award-winning authors discuss how they create novels-in-verse. #writingcommunity #middlegradewriters

Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work. #novels-in-verse

The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Writing for Children Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer May 19, 2025, 7PM CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2 Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.

The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Writing for Children Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer May 19, 2025, 7PM CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2 Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.

Writing Spooky Mysteries with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit

Writing Spooky Mysteries Matt McMann & Lindsay Currie Apr 21, 2025, 7 pm CT Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b Join us for a conversation between two bestselling authors about writing spooky middle grade mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #mgwriters #kidlit #Booksky #writingspookymysteries

Writing Spooky Mysteries Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie April 21, 2025, 7pm CT Free tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.

Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media with Matt Eicheldinger Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 17, 7 pm CT Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit

Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media with Matt Eicheldinger Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 17, 2025, 7pm CT Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUTS AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit

Next Monday! Join us for the live release of my latest data on the middle grade book market along with a Q&A for all your burning questions about what's happening with middle grade books.

Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, January 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. CT Register Free. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-middle... Remember, we don’t record our meetings. Questions? @kingreyanderson.bsky.social

The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT Free: bit.ly/41llRZh Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit

Thank you to our outstanding 2024 presenters. This holiday season, purchase their award-winning books for yourself or someone you love! Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv #kidlit/yabookboosters #middlegradewriter #amwriting #authorlife #writingcommunity

The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT Free: bit.ly/41llRZh Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst,will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump and what's needed to turn it around.

How to Write About Tough Topics in Kidlit with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CT Register Free: bit.ly/4gG97BE NY bestseller Janae Marks will talk about tackling mature themes in MG grade novels—such as systemic racism, abuse, and grief—with sensitivity and care.

Book Bans ­­- Everything You Need to Know and Stuff You Wish You Didn't Tasslyn Magnuson   Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, April 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free: tinyurl.com/Middle-Grade...   #BookBans #mglit #authors #authorlife #middlegradebooks #middlegradeauthors #WNDB

It took me awhile to finish reading The Mystery of the Locked Rooms by @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social, but once I got into it, I found it very hard to put down. Here's my review: roland19.wordpress.com/2024/01/23/u...

In an essay for PW, Allie Millington discusses her debut middle grade novel, ‘Olivetti,’ reflects on the old-fashioned charm of typewriters, and how they "represent the lost art of slowing down, reflecting, and remembering." www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Book Bans: Everything You Need to Know and Stuff You Wish You Didn't Tasslyn Magnuson Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, April 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free: tinyurl.com/Middle-Grade... #kidlit/ya #Writingandbooks #EduSky #Writingcommunity

Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, March 18, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/newbery-aw... #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians #mglit #middlegradebooks @erinentrada.bsky.social

She was so cool! I love her philosophies on writing. I'll be checking out the Nic Blake series soon 💜

Thank you to @AngieThomas for her wonderful presentation at the Middle Grade Writers Group meeting last night! So full of knowledge, inspiration, and fun! Get NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES. If you like fantasy, you'll love this NYT bestseller! #WritingCommunity #Kidlit/YA Editors #WritingandBooks

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 19, 7pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Feb 19, 7pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth & moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES. Teachers & Librarians--don't miss it! #EduSky

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Feb 19, 7pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth, and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES. #writingcommunity

What's Ahead for Kids' Books in 2024? For those of you who attended the January MGWG meeting with Andrew Karre, this article has more helpful info. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Middle Grade Writers Group February 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth, & moving from YA to MG with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES. #writing

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, February 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. CT Register Free  bit.ly/3PU0QPv   Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) shares writing tips and talks about transitioning from YA to MG fantasy.   #books #authors #education