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Annisha Jeffries, a librarian and advocate for children's literature, hosts Reading in the Middle, where each episode delves into the fascinating realm of middle-grade books.

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Green background with gold glitter scattered across the bottom. At the top is the Lee & Low Books logo, with text below it that reads, "On Shelves October 21, 2025." The book covers for Fall of the Fireflies / El otoño de las luciérnagas sit below, with a quote underneath them that says, "A rich, mythic story about selfhood and soul-deep family ties." The quote is preceded by a gold star and is attributed to, "—Kirkus Reviews, starred review."

Green background with gold glitter scattered across the bottom. At the top is the Lee & Low Books logo, with text below it that reads, "On Shelves October 21, 2025." The book covers for Fall of the Fireflies / El otoño de las luciérnagas sit below, with a quote underneath them that says, "A rich, mythic story about selfhood and soul-deep family ties." The quote is preceded by a gold star and is attributed to, "—Kirkus Reviews, starred review."

✨Return to the world of Summer of the Mariposas with award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall’s kick-off to the Seasons of Sisterhood trilogy — Fall of the Fireflies!

🎉Releasing 10.21.25 & available for pre-order now!

🎬Watch the trailer: www.instagram.com/reel/DNYMuIO...

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Profile of 2025 CSK Illustrator Award winner C. G. Esperanza From the July/August 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.

From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Illustrator winner C. G. Esperanza by @armyvet5.bsky.social: "C. G. brings Black culture to life, letting his characters show up + show out on every page" www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25

29.07.2025 18:19 — 👍 14    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Bonus Episode: ALA Rewind!

Join me at the Podcast Pavilion during the ALA Annual, where I spoke with award-winning journalist and author Kitty Felde. We explored The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, covering Capitol Hill legends and integrating civics into exciting middle-grade stories.

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16.08.2025 19:37 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading in the Middle | Substack Hi, my name is Annisha Jeffries. I am a dedicated librarian, podcaster, book reviewer, and lover of middle-grade books. This newsletter explores the stories that shape young readers. Click to read Rea...

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In this episode, I chat with author and poet @kewrites.bsky.social Lewis about his hilarious new picture book, Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane. What started as a chaotic travel nightmare turned into a laugh-out-loud story full of rhythm, mischief, and heart.

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Join me and fellow Newbery- winning author Kwame Alexander for our nationwide tour to promote our new book J vs K!
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22.04.2025 15:25 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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