Counting by 7’s is a touching story about Willow Chance, a 12-year-old girl with an exceptional mind. She is a girl genius and looks at the world differently. She notices details that others might not notice and is particularly interested in nature and medicine. This however, does not make her …
While PB illustrators get their names on the front cover, the artist who create beautiful covers for MG novels is hard to come by. We tracked do Neil Swaab, the artist behind GIRL ON A WIRE, and asked him a few questions. Luck for us, he agreed to answer! Alison …
Query Tracker recently posted a list of Most Accepting Agents based on the number of agent read requests reported by QueryTracker users. While there were 10 listed, not all of them accepted middle grade submissions. The good news is that there were four who did! Lana Popovic, from Chalberg & …
Today’s author interview is with debut author, Marcia Wells, who recently released her uber fantastic middle grade series Eddie Red Undercover. We asked Marcia about her inspiration behind the mystery series and her experience with the launch of our her new book. Middle Grade Mafia: As a debut author, can you …
In the effort to introduce the wonderful artist behind the great MG covers, Brian Biggs took the time to answer a few of our questions. You may have seen Brian’s amazing work on such MG books as the ROSCOE RILEY RULES series and the FRANK EINSTEIN books (you’re actually getting a sneak …
We at the Mafia have been very lucky to have interviewed some amazing authors. When Katherine Applegate, Newberry winner for THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, said yes, I was super excited. Her writing has inspired many and we are grateful to share our interview with you all. Middle Grade Mafia: It …
There seems to be a trend in the industry to write books in trilogies. One great example in the middle grade genre is the Double Vision action adventure trilogy by F.T. Bradley. The third book in the series The Alias Men is launching this week. F.T. Bradley recently shared some insight with the …
I read this book because I love stories about time travel. I will re-read it because it is so much more. Share PostTwitterFacebookGoogle +1Email
What happened while reading Tricia Springstubb’s, What Happened on Fox Street? I got to know the wonderful characters that live there including Mo Wren, the ten-year-old girl who loves Fox Street and couldn’t possibly think of living anywhere else. Her house is in the middle of the street, “right where …
As a writer/reader of Mid-Grade books, and the father of a Mid-Grade reluctant reader, it is refreshing to come across a book that is smart, witty and keeps readers wanting more. Almost two years ago, I came across Christopher Healy and his wonderful fractured fairy tale world of Prince Charmings …
