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Author: mayorofbookopolis

13 Verse Novels for Deep Discussion

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Here are 13 verse novels for 1st-4th and 4th-8th graders to spark deep discussions with young readers at school or home.

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10 Inspiring Picture Books for Older Readers that Honor Black History

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on February 22, 2024March 9, 2024
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Here are 10 picture books for older readers (3rd-8th graders) that celebrate and share the accomplishments, joys, and struggles of Black people through different moments in time.

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Bookopolis Series Pick: Sweet Valley Twins

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on January 18, 2024April 18, 2024
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Meet Elizabeth and Jessica, and fall in love with the world of Sweet Valley all over again in the NYT bestselling graphic novel series.

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12 Middle Grade Books That My Book Club Loved

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on January 4, 2024March 19, 2024
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Book clubs are a GREAT way to motivate kids to read more, try new genres, and go deeper in their comprehension and analytical skills. Here are 12 books that my Middle Grade Book Club enjoyed in 2023.

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12 of My Favorite Middle Grade Books From 2023

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Here are 12 books for 2nd-9th grade readers that I had never heard of before reading reviews from Bookopolis kid readers that I have now added to my #WantToRead shelf.

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12 Books I Want to Read Because of Kid Reviews on Bookopolis

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023
  • Recommendations for 1st-3rd Graders

Here are 12 books for 2nd-9th grade readers that I had never heard of before reading reviews from Bookopolis kid readers that I have now added to my #WantToRead shelf.

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Book Bundles for Advanced 1st-5th Grade Readers

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on October 20, 2023April 17, 2024
  • Recommendations for 1st-3rd Graders

We have partnered with Steps for Literacy to create handpicked book bundles for 1st-2nd graders, 2nd-3rd graders, and 4th-5th graders who enjoy longer stories with enriched vocabulary and complex plots and themes.

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Spooky Books for Elementary & Middle Schoolers

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023
  • Recommendations for 1st-3rd Graders

If your students love all things creepy, here are some of our favorite spooky books for young readers.

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Bookopolis Series Pick: The Last Kids on Earth

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Explore one of the most popular series on Bookopolis — The Last Kids on Earth is often described as Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead.

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My Favorite Banned or Challenged Middle Grade Books

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

In honor of #BannedBooksWeek, here’s a list of 12 of my favorite middle grade books that have been banned or challenged in various states

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