Category: Middle Grade Lit

USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Guest Blog, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

"The author’s creative journey began in early childhood. “When I was in elementary school, I remember writing a story about a frog,” Carruth shares. “My teacher read it and praised me, making me feel that my voice mattered. Her encouraging words sparked something in me.” This gentle validation is both a theme in her stories … Continue reading USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

#NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women Writers, Young Readers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

#BooksForTheHoliday – Book Lovers Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

There are four skills considered essential for learning language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Of course, without language, you couldn't have culture.  Language is considered a basic element of humanity, believe it or not.  Isn't that all the more reason to celebrate literature - the art of reading and writing? J.M. Northup loves how https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-book-lovers-day-august-9 said it: "Books help us … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Book Lovers Day!

#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is International Cat Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Cozy Mystery, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Young Readers

Learn more about INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com READ: International Cat Day from 2020 and find more great BOOK SUGGESTIONS I grew up with animals, and though I love most, felines are my favorite. I love otters, too, but that is because they are basically "water cats." LOL We had four (4) fur babies while … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is International Cat Day!

#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is National Underwear Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Self-help, Wellness & Self Help, Young Readers

Learn more about NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com As a mother and, now, a grandmother who has endured potty training, I understand the trials and triumphs. I thought a National Underwear Day was a bit silly for a "holiday," but then, I was like, "Hey, what a great way to champion others in this endeavor … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is National Underwear Day!