From the Mixed-Up Files…

I’m so excited to welcome author Karla Valenti to the Mixed Up Files blog!         Karla has written the first book in a new series called My  Super Science Heroes published by Sourcebooks. The first book, Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, uses a novel storytelling approach to bring this historical figure to life for readers, both young and old. Written and illustrated as a dynamic superhero story, this book introduces children to Marie Curie as an important scientist whose greatest achievement was not the discovery of radium and polonium, nor having...

Hi Everyone, We hope you are all doing well and staying safe. In light of the current COVID-19 social distancing requirements, I bet more than a few of you are at home with your families.  It can be difficult to find ways to keep everyone occupied, especially for kids of all ages. 🙂 Thankfully, TONS of organizations– including the kidlit community– have stepped up and are offering online FUN resources. We have compiled some of them here. Note, this is not a full list of everything that’s out there. If you have more suggestions, please add them to the comments...

I’m so excited to welcome author Karla Valenti to the Mixed Up Files blog!         Karla has written the first book in a new series called My  Super Science Heroes published by Sourcebooks. The first book, Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, uses a novel storytelling approach...

We are avid Earth Day proponents. If you’ve ever heard us speak, you’ve probably heard us say that every day is Earth Day. This month we feature a number of new environmental titles for children, many with activities that young readers can do while sheltering in place during the coronavirus...

I’m so excited to welcome author Karla Valenti to the Mixed Up Files blog!         Karla has written the first book in a new series called My  Super Science Heroes published by Sourcebooks. The first book, Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, uses a novel storytelling approach...

 Today we’re interviewing Laurie Wallmark, author of Numbers in Motion, and several other titles.                                   This book features the STEM topics of mathematical equations and science, and how Sophie Kowalevski became the first woman...

Welcome, eleven-year-old Grace (main character in Alice Kaltman’s new middle-grade novel, The Tantalizing Tale of Grace Minnaugh). Thanks for stopping by MUF to tell us all about the ocean. And thank you to your creator, Alice Kaltman, for offering to give away a copy of your story! Enter the giveaway...

 Today we’re interviewing Laurie Wallmark, author of Numbers in Motion, and several other titles.                                   This book features the STEM topics of mathematical equations and science, and how Sophie Kowalevski became the first woman...