A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. » A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. Focused on writing and books for 8 to 13 year olds. For anyone with a passion for children's literature - teachers, librarians, parents, kids, writers, industry professionals - we offer regularly updated booklists organized by unique categories, author interviews, market news, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of children's books from writing to publishing to promoting.