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A7: Realized that I tend to read more YA in the summers. I just finished EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE and can't say enough good things about it. #MGBookChat

@doucette515 @dianemagras @dianezahler @AGWishingrad @sunshineJHwitz That release flew under my radar. I love Rosetti and this poem. #MGBookChat

@lhnatiuk @RosanneParry @stoonlibrary Book clubs are magic for this. I recently started a group for my youngest and the other moms and I are amazed at how much their reading has taken off. #MGBookChat

@SawyersShari Love the summer newsletter for parents. One of my kid's teachers had put together a summer list of local activities. It was such a great resource. #MGBookChat

A5: Going to the library! And bookstores! Next summer I want to find fun ways to let my students know about new summer books and what I’m reading - maybe a summer newsletter to email to parents? #MGBookChat

Q4: Speaking as a parent, fun trips to the book store or library. There might also be ice cream involved to sweeten the deal. #MGBookChat

@dianemagras @soontornvat This is an AMAZING summer read! #MGBookChat

@MrsCHeidrich @CathyCarrWrites I agree. #MGBookChat

A1. To me, it's whatever the reader enjoys, and feels like reading this summer. I know that realistically, for many MG kids, the "perfect summer read" is a book that's showed up on their summer reading lists and will help fulfill a reading requirement. #MGBookChat

@dianemagras Thank you! I was excited to see you hosting. 😀

A3: Anything fun (and that doesn't feel like school reading!) Graphic novels, mysteries, adventure series #MGBookChat

@dianemagras Hi! I'm Melissa. It's been a busy summer and I'm a little late, but I'm happy to join tonight to chat summer books. #MGBookChat

@SawyersShari @EsmeSymesSmith @LRGiles @LaurelSnyder Last-Last Day of Summer is so much fun! #MGBookChat

I got behind, #MGBookChat! I am currently listening to Sir Callie & the Champions of Helston @EsmeSymesSmith 10yo & I are listening to The Last-Last Day of Summer @LRGiles Also reading Morning Sun in Wuhan and Witch of Woodland @laurelsnyder #MGBookChat

@abbilee18 @RosanneParry @amandarhill32 @Alextheadequate Oh yes, that's another qualifier. The animals absolutely have to be okay. #MGBookChat

@BookClubCrate @RosanneParry If you're looking for animal stories with interesting medical research, these are super good. No worries! The animals don't die for a medical experiment or treatment or anything. @amandarhill32 @Alextheadequate #MGBookChat

Because #MGBookChat has the best recommendations -- what are your favorite MG animal stories? We're studying zoology next year & looking for books for my animal-loving youngest. His favorites are Because of Winn-Dixie & A Wolf Called Wander by @RosanneParry

@AGWishingrad @RosanneParry @RinaHeisel Thanks!

@SawyersShari @RosanneParry Yes, he loved the first one. We're reading One and Only Bob over the summer. #MGBookChat

@BookClubCrate @RosanneParry Has he read The One & Only Ivan series yet? I love all three books, some of my favorite animals books! #MGBookChat

@artsylliu @HeyRyanA @5WorldsTeam @victoriaying RED SCARE by @liam_f_walsh #MGBookChat

Another question: I've been reading a lot of graphic novels lately. What are your favorite fantasy or sci-fi MG graphic novels? Some of my favs: THIS WAS OUR PACT (@HeyRyanA); 5 WORLDS (@5WorldsTeam); CITY OF SECRETS (@victoriaying) #MGBookChat

@doucette515 @JMCwrites So powerful! I kept reading it aloud to my husband. #MGBookChat

More YA than MG but just finished reading ENTER THE BODY by @JMCwrites and I cannot wait to read it again. #MGBookChat

@erindaydreams @CathyCarrWrites I'm so looking forward to reading this one! #MGBookChat

@CathyCarrWrites I recently finished this one and it is fantastic! #mgbookchat

What is one MG book that EVERYONE should read this summer? #MGBookChat

@admk5library @RosanneParry Fun Jungle sounds right up his alley. He loves the Dog Diaries. #MGBookChat

@BookClubCrate @RosanneParry Lots of my animal loving students get really into the Fun Jungle series by Stuart Gibbs and A Dog's Purpose stories (Ellie's Story, Molly's Story, etc) #MGBookChat

@doucette515 @RosanneParry Yes, that one's on my list. ♥️#MGBookChat