Tag Archives: Middle-Grade Fiction

Learning from Classics: A Deeper Look into Children’s Fiction

This summer, I dove deep into reading middle-grade fiction—award winners, new releases, and books that have been out for a while that I hadn’t gotten to yet. I also read several classic and “timeless” books of children’s literature. Along the way, I looked for why those stories are still loved today and what lessons in writing I could learn from them.

5 Tips for Writing Middle-Grade Fiction

What is Middle-Grade Fiction? If you’ve been thinking about diving into writing children’s literature, you may have heard the words ‘Middle-Grade Fiction.’ But what IS Middle-Grade Fiction?  Think of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter, Charlotte’s Web. Even if you’ve never heard the term ‘Middle-Grade Fiction’ before, chances are you’ve read it—it’s one ofContinue reading “5 Tips for Writing Middle-Grade Fiction”

Quotes from Children’s Books for World Book Day 2021

It’s World Book Day 2021! Saying you’re a writer but don’t read is like saying you’re a cook but don’t eat. Books are our ‘food’ as writers; they fill us with inspiration. They help us learn about the writing craft and teach us about stories. All writers start out as readers, and reading good booksContinue reading “Quotes from Children’s Books for World Book Day 2021”