So excited to share some good news!

Thank you to the 2025 presenters for bringing terrific topics to the Middle Grade Writers Group. We hope you’ll check out and enjoy the many amazing books these authors have written. @mgwg.bsky.social

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 Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work. #novels-in-verse

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social (Scholastic) out on May 20. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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.

Thank you to @mattmcmann.bsky.social and @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social for their terrific presentation at the April 21 Middle Grade Writers Group meeting, Writing Spooky Mysteries! @mgwg.bsky.social

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 and Lindsay Currie April 21, 2025, 7 pm 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.

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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, 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

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

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 & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit

The Girl in the Walls by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social was on SLJ's list of the Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025! Congratulations Meg!! #mglit #amreading #mgauthor #TheGirlintheWalls #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians

Thank you to our outstanding 2024 Middle Grade Writers Group 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 #middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter

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.

It's official! Thank you to the #NCTE poetry award committee; I'm incredibly honored to be among the likes of Lisa Fipps, John Schu, Kwame Alexander, Renée Watson, Shifa Saltagi, Alicia D. Williams, Amber McBride, and Aida Salazar. Congratulations to all! #kidlit #verse #poetry

How to Write About Tough Topics in Kidlit with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks Middle Grade Writers Group Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care. #writingcommunity #kidlit

  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... #Kidlit/YABookBoosters #writingcommunity

Are you a kidlit book author or illustrator who enjoys connecting with schools & libraries? Read attached guidelines FIRST then reply w/info. Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat.... Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread) #Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits

Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly Middle Grade Writers Group   March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18!   Kidlit/YA Boosters

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 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. #WritingAndBooks

THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND Andrew Karre, Executive Editor Dutton Books for Young Readers   Middle Grade Writers Group Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Questions? [email protected]   #Writing and Books

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THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND Andrew Karre, Executive Editor, Dutton Books for Young Readers Middle Grade Writers Group Jan 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT Register Free:  bit.ly/3PU0QPv We look forward to seeing you there!

Ho! Ho! Ho! What an incredible gift to have these two presenters at the Middle Grade Writers Group in the new year! Get more information and Register Free: bit.ly/3PU0QPv Happy Holidays! Connie

Please join us! The Publishing Industry in 2024 and Beyond Andrew Karre, Executive Editor, Dutton Books for Young Readers Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, January 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free:  bit.ly/3PU0QPv   #authors #publishingindustry #writingcommunity