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Ms. Yingling

@msyingling.bsky.social

Middle school #librarian who has read EVERY fiction book in my #SchoolLibrary. Posts a new #MGLit book review EVERY DAY at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com, where I've been since 2006.

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It's on the shelf, waiting for him!

27.01.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reading @aprilhenry.bsky.social new book made me think of the tragic death of Lois Duncan's daughter, Kaitlyn Arquette. I didn't know that the case was solved in 2021, five years after Duncan's death. www.oxygen.com/crime-news/l...

27.01.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wow. I really don't know how @aprilhenry.bsky.social can weave together plot lines of gruesome murders together in a way that isn't gross and sensational, but she does! IN THE BLOOD (May 2026) @littlebrownyr.bsky.social is her best book yet!

27.01.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is also hard to locate this information when reading E ARCs, which may not include the back cover or back flap!

27.01.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe now this will be published in hardback so that it wears better in school libraries!

27.01.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It would be great if the cover illustrators were ALWAYS credited on the publication data page.

27.01.2026 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

From a fine series illustrated with photos from @rubytuesdaybooks.bsky.social

27.01.2026 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You'll be glad to know that a student checked out THIEVES LIKE US the other day after locating it completely on his own! He's reading all of my British teen spy books!

27.01.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn't read the article, but the answer is pretty clear: these books are now considered OLD by 12-year-olds. Fantasy isn't as popular. Trends come and go. Kind of wonder what will happen to Harry Potter World!

27.01.2026 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarō Gomi: The 'Everyone Poops' Author Looks Back on a Life in Picture Books | Nippon.com buff.ly/hq6O0Ad

27.01.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Just requested this on Edelweiss. Spy books are always popular with my students!

26.01.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hooray! Scoliosis representation! πŸ’š

26.01.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Well deserved!

26.01.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Summer camp and yetis? πŸ’― I'm in! πŸ˜ƒ

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

25.01.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@varshab.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social 5/12/26 ROAR is an interesting look at the plight of tigers in India, but should have included a recipe for the guava fudge! 🐯

25.01.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad to See Sporty Girl Books back! They have a great round up of titles, including The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun by @wendyshang.bsky.social!
sportygirlbooks.blogspot.com/2026/01/were...

25.01.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seabird by Michelle Kadarusman Seabird by Michelle Kadarusman. Pajama Press, 2025. 9781772783490 Rating:Β  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the…

β€œInspired by the real-life Kartini, a feminist icon in Java who is now celebrated with an Indonesian national holiday, SEABIRD is a lovely and unique story that will both educate and surprise its audience” #MG from @pajamapress.bsky.social ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/s...

25.01.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.

To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.

14.01.2026 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I absolutely ADORED It Ain't So Awful, Falafel! Hard to believe it's been ten years!

24.01.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes? My #MGLit students are enjoying it.

24.01.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My students have been enjoying the ARC of this one!

24.01.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring 2026 Soccer titles include ones by @angelacervantes.bsky.social @henryholtbooks.bsky.social , @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social, Andrew Latham & Callisto Publishing and @kevinarts.bsky.social Annick Press.

24.01.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Adding a bandana and face mask to disaster/hike kit thanks to Gill's @harperkids.bsky.social THREE SISTERS even if I'm not continuing my hike after seeing dead fish in a mountain lake...

24.01.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MMGM- Roman Soldiers: Discover the World of the Ancient Roman Army Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids

ROMAN SOLDIERS from @nosycrowus.bsky.social β€œdoes a great job of providing all the necessary details about Roman soldiers in a succinct way…. gives plenty of room for detailed portrayals of uniforms, equipment & fortifications” @msyingling.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/mmgm...

24.01.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mini readathon since it's so cold. Four #MGLit books, two dead mothers. Sigh.

24.01.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My family didn't believe me when I said all my internet friends would be jealous!

23.01.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 5 – New Pooh-Related Titles Worth Exploring To wrap up our Pooh coverage, we end today with two Winnie-related releases and what they have to say about the silly old bear in the 21st century.

To wrap up our Pooh coverage, we end today with two Winnie-related releases and what they have to say about the silly old bear in the 21st century. #kidlit πŸ“šπŸ‘ afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/23/w...

23.01.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Have you honed your winter survival skills by reading #MGLit by Lauren Tarshis @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social Trent Reedy @theallycarter.bsky.social @terrylynnjohnson.bsky.social and @nickcourage.bsky.social ? If not, hunker down with these great titles!

23.01.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Raise your hand if you heard "Winter Storm Fern" and this is where your mind immediately went. #MGLit

22.01.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A white box filled with orange excelsior showcasing a poster for the book SASHIMI, a water bottle, a sticker, an ARC of the book, and a tiny container that says "fish flakes" that I am really, really holds candy instead.

A white box filled with orange excelsior showcasing a poster for the book SASHIMI, a water bottle, a sticker, an ARC of the book, and a tiny container that says "fish flakes" that I am really, really holds candy instead.

Oooh! Look what arrived from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! @dansantat.bsky.social April 2026 SASHIMI! Just in time for Winter Storm Fern reading! 🐟🐠🐑

22.01.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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