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Ms. Yingling

@msyingling.bsky.social

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Middle school #librarian who has read EVERY fiction book in my #SchoolLibrary. Posts a new #MGLit book review EVERY DAY at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com, where I've been since 2006.

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · Nov 15

98% of my posts are about #MGLit, but occasionally I go wild with pictures of my dog Leo, craft projects, or really questionable fashions.

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 6h

The illustrations are so cozy. Sigh.

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 12h

#mglit #recentrelease #bookreview SEW TOTALLY NALA is at YABC!
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#fashion #camp #kawaii #manga

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 7h

Also, Blogger, I DO NOT LIKE the AI generated links. Grr. No. Stop.

Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 7h

For #MMGM, it's @karinayanglaser.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social THE NINE MOONS OF HAN YU AND LULI and @nationalgeographic.bsky.social GREEKING OUT. msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/10/mmgm...

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 7h

For the love of all that is good and holy, quit trying to depress all of the #MGLit readers by killing off all the parents, siblings, and friends. I have yet to meet a 12-year-old who wants to read about kids processing grief, but the entire KidLit community disagrees with me!

Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 1d

This is why I can never remember how books end; I don't want to spoil anything in my reviews!

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 1d

Take a trip to a family run amusement park and say hello to Grandma Jean in Meyer's @duttonbooks.bsky.social THIS WAY TO HAPPY!
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This Way to Happy

Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 2d

ADORED Fenske's @simonkids.bsky.social CANDY CORN CHRISTMAS and expect I will read it at least 100 times over the next few years. Will the candy corn be visiting other holidays as well?
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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 2d

Huh, indeed. I didn't even know there was a website or online forum. I thought it was just something... people did?

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 2d

At some point, I'm going to have to make a list of all of the #KidLit with characters named Henry. We'll start with Worsley's @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social HENRY IS AN ARTIST!

Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 2d

Finally got a chance to read Greenwald, Greenwald, and Pate's @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social THREE WISHES! Thanks, @yabookscentral.bsky.social. I love this whole series!
yabookscentral.com/three-wishes...

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 2d

#Mglit #newrelease #bookreview HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE is at YABC!
yabookscentral.com/middle-grade...
#rodeo #bullriding #family

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 2d

#kidlit #bookreview HAZEL IS ALL THAT is at YABC!
yabookscentral.com/kid-review-h...
#dogs #firstimpressions

Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 2d

Reading @candlewickpress.bsky.social books for @yabookscentral.bsky.social is a great way to spend Saturday afternoon!

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 3d

I've never delved into the world of British Pyrex. That's too, too tempting. Looking away now!

Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 4d

Ooooh... but wasn't Gooseberry only available in pink and white and yellow and black? Like th design, though!

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, @simonkids.bsky.social! Still think I need a special Spy Designation for having read ALL of Gibbs' SPY SCHOOL books! Or maybe a job at the school? msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 4d

Perkins @charlesbridge.bsky.social THE GOLDEN NECKLACE (10/7/25) is a fun mystery set in Bangladesh! 👍📚https://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-golden-necklace-darjeeling-tea.html

The Golden Necklace: A Darjeeling Tea Mystery and Blackout

Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 5d

Join YABC for an #authorchat with Dusti Bowling about #newrelease #mglit HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE, plus #entertowin a #freecopy!
yabookscentral.com/author-chat-...
#rodeo #family #familydrama #bullriding #music

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 5d

Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Stuart Gibbs about #newrelease #Mglit SPY SCHOOL: BLACKOUT!
yabookscentral.com/interview-wi...
#series #spies #actionandadventure #humor

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 6d

Huh. Ours is always Wednesday at noon!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 6d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 6d

Pssst! If you order HISTORY SMASHERS: ANCIENT EGYPT on @bookshop.org today or tomorrow, you'll get FREE shipping!! So you should defiitely do that instead of ordering from that other place... 👀
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History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

Check out History Smashers: Ancient Egypt - <b>Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incr...

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 6d

Ooh! I have CAT and DOG on my TBR right now!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 6d

October is #CanadianLibraryMonth, when libraries & library partners across Canada help raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives. More: librarianship.ca/event/canadi...
#LibrariesForLife #LibrarySky

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