Two Lit Mamas
A KidLit Podcast for Parents, Teachers and Writers created by two mommy blogger friends who discuss upper and lower middle grade books, children's books, chapter books, and picture books, as well as, topics such as parenting, homeschool, writing, teaching, cooking, holidays, and more.
Two Lit Mamas
Diverse Fantasy Books for Middle Grade
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First Circle Press
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Episode 46
The Mamas are split over their MG Fantasy Reads (for ages 8-12) but it’s not surprising since Heather loves flying horses and all things magical while Margie would rather read true crime stories unless a Sasquatch is involved. Find out where your loyalties lie by joining the debate. Plus, you can jump start your summer reading with six great new recommendations for all ages from the Mamas.
Book Chat:
Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the World by Samira Ahmed
Pick 6: Summer Reads for All Ages
Margie’s Picks:
- Lower Middle Grade: The Orphans of St. Halibuts by Sophie Wills
- Teen/YA: Just Our Luck by Julia Watson
- Grown Ups: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
Heather’s Picks:
- Preschool: Roar! I’m a Dinosaur by Merrill Rainey
- Middle Grade: Northwind by Gary Paulsen
- Grown Ups: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman