Ms. Yingling

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.

1,537 Followers 295 Following 1,847 Posts Joined Jul 2023
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Saturday Morning Cartoons- The Lionharts and Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids

Two #GraphicNovels that AREN'T whiny memoirs! Lawrence's Abram Fanfare's medieval fantasy adventure THE LIONHEARTS, and Cape et al.'s SHP's rat infested ZICKY!
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Holly Webb's series for @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social delights chapter book readers!

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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the MG nonfiction book, FOLLOW THE WATER: THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORY OF A TEENAGER'S SURVIVAL IN THE AMAZON by Ellen Cochrane (Little Brown & Co) out Mar 17.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2026/03/the-...

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@andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social Have you ever thought of publishing compilations of FRAZZ comics? My students used to love reading it in the newspaper, and I think a collection would circulate well!

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#Mglit #bookreview THE STARTUP SQUAD: ONE FOR THE DOGS at YABC!
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#dog #business #graphicnovel #entrepreneur

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#mglit #bookreview THE NAZI CONSPIRACY at YABC!
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#Nazi #WorldWarII #history #conspiracy

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Fellow Mainers: Betty Culley's new book is out and she's doing some signings near you! 💙📚
Saturday 3/14 1-3pm @ Oliver & Friends (Waterville)
Saturday 3/21 12-2pm @ Barnes & Noble (Augusta)
Saturday 3/28 1-3pm @ Books-A-Million (SoPo)

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GET A CLUE with Author Fleur Bradley - From The Mixed Up Files I’m delighted to welcome award-winning author Fleur Bradley to the blog. I first discovered Fleur when I devoured her middle grade mystery Midnight at the Barclay Hotel. With its clever clues and spec...

I chatted with @fleurbradley.bsky.social about her new book GET A CLUE, a practical guide to writing MG & YA mysteries. If you're writing a mystery you want this book! . 🔍 You need this book! 😁 Check it out! 🧐
fromthemixedupfiles.com/get-a-clue-w... #ya #mg #writers #writingcommunity #kidlit

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“A rollicking caper that offers historical hijinks and freewheeling fun in spades."
“A breathless, dramatic tale.”
—school library journal, starred review
—booklist, starred review
"A rollicking—and well-researched—adventure story... A sparkling accomplishment.”
—kirkus, starred review
“A must-purchase for collections where true crime and nearly unbelievable historical tales are popular.”
—publishers weekly, starred review

⭐ Stargaze with Mackids ⭐

DIAMOND FEVER by Steve Sheinkin; with comics and art by Jon Chad is a fun, high-stakes nonfiction middle grade about the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872, perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES! tinyurl.com/2tz9rbdv

#edusky #stevesheinkin #graphicnovel #comics #books

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Yesterday, work included ViewSonic workaround to get teacher back to presenting, mopping up a spill in the hallway, and securing a bathroom after a threat was found written on a wall. Today, I covered five language arts classes WHILE keeping the library open. Wooooo!

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It took me seven months and 45 minutes this morning, but figured out how to print bar code labels through Destiny that aligned. Had to run the report, download it, open with Adobe PDF, change the settings, and VOILA!

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Happy Book Birthday to Land Slide by Betty Culley! 🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈
@nancyrosep.bsky.social
@penguinkids.bsky.social
#bookposse

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Cover of middle grade book HAIL MARIAM by Huda Al-Marashi. Girl with wavy brown hair wearing a school uniform with a backpack and holding a stack of books in front of her stands in front of a stained glass window.

In HAIL MARIAM by Huda Al-Marashi, Mariam tries to find her place as the only Muslim student in her Catholic school. Family, friends, & faith are centered in this #MGLit book w/relatable protagonist & well-developed supporting characters who help Mariam find her way.📚👍🏻
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social

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HAFSA’S WAY— out today! 🙌🏾❤️

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Doing my best!

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How has it been 15 years since @maureenjohnsonbooks.com @harpercollins.bsky.social THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE? And 21 since the first book? I.. I think I need a nap.
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@fuse8.bsky.social ! More left-handed knitting. Should Cheese get his tiny fingers closer to the ends of the needles? From @scholastic.bsky.social @michaelbennerbooks.com and Hawkins' MAC AND CHEESE: THE ORIGIN STORY (7/7/26)

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Excellent!

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Cover of Lucy Lancaster Has a Secret, showing a little girl in a blue jumper. Cover of The Wednesday Witch, showing a witch riding a canister vacuum.

Any Ruth Chew fans out there? The titles are fairly dated, but current 5-9 year olds who want magic might like @simonkids.bsky.social LUCY LANCASTER books. Thanks, @yabookscentral.bsky.social!

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@fuse8.bsky.social! Is Little Bunny left handed? From Zac and Eagan's Abrams Appleseeds LITTLE BUNNY'S TO-DO LIST VIA @yabookscentral.bsky.social .

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#mglit #newrelease #bookreview MAGNITUDE is at YABC!
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#JenniferA.Nielsen #historicalfiction #earthquake #SanFrancisco #survival

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The most important thing parents can do is TAKE AWAY THE D***** SCREENS.

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Also visit the public library together as a family to all pick out books.

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The Magic Awakens (Renegades #1) by Erin Hunter A briskly paced adventure in a gritty metropolitan setting follows a pair of orphaned cat sisters finding their way and learning...

“Warriors fans and cat fanciers alike will find much to pounce on amid the suspenseful action and mysterious milieu” that permeate Erin Hunter’s “highly anticipated” middle grade fantasy, THE MAGIC AWAKENS

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Fantasy Round Up Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids

#MGLit Fantasy! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @AkuDreams AKU: JOURNEY TO IBRA, @littlebrownyr.bsky.social KID X, @vikingbooks.bsky.social MYTHSPEAKER, @fsgbooks.bsky.social TIME FOR A CHANGE, & @harperkids.bsky.social AMARI AND THE METALWORK MENACE! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/03/fant...

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Book giveaway for In the Blood by April Henry Feb 20-Mar 22, 2026 Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Feb 20-Mar 22, 2026. Enter to win an ARC of this twisty thriller about the families who...

If you're looking for some distraction from our current timeline, there's a giveaway for 20 ARCs of my May 12 release IN THE BLOOD.

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Exciting new books in March!

Read more about each of these on the blog today: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...

#mgreads #middlegrade #newbooks

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For #MMGM check out Montgomery's @candlewickpress.bsky.social SMALL WONDER and Thomas and Engel's Astra Kids Books WRITING TOWARDS JUSTICE!
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My mother had polio, and I remember my entire school lining up to get the polio vaccine on sugar cubes. This @lernerbooks.bsky.social title will help young readers understand how devastating this disease can be.

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Barry Gibb!

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