Parents of Tweens (9-14) discussion

Hi. I'm Tim, and I noticed there wasn't really a book group for the parents of tweens. Hopefully, we'll get some good recommendations and discussions going!

Hi! I'm Cindy. I have a 9 and 6 year old, both of whom are pretty avid readers. I am interested in seeing what your tweens are reading... :)

Welcome Cindy! Please feel free to add to our bookshelves books your 9 year old has enjoyed. Have you tried William Steig? Or, E.L. Konigsburg? Welcome again. Best Wishes, Tim :)

Thanks for joining, Vivian! We're looking forward to your recommendations! Best Wishes, Tim :)

Hey, Tim, thanks for starting this group.My kids have children of their own, but my grandkids are tweens. I love to read with them and share their books.

Thanks for joining, Malika. IF you have the time, feel free to add books to our library. Best Wishes, Tim

Vivianne wrote: "Hi I'm Vivian, Tim's wife. We don't have tweens, but Tim writes for that age group, and for me it was a really intense time for me as a reader, so I'm glad Tim decided to start this group. I have l..."

Hi Vivian.

Hi Vivian. I have 3 grown children and 6 grandkids 7months, 6yrs, 11yrs, 11 yrears, 14, and almost 17.
I have always read to all of them provided they were living close by. A few learned to read before KG. My son's and my favorite book to re-read was the Tales of the fourth Grade Nothing. It is must now for aeveryone, I insist. Judy Blume books are wonderful. ofcourse Dr Sues is always there.
I still read aloud Silverstien's where the sidewalk Ends. Maybe we should add poetry to the list. We use our local library alot.

I find it intersting that the kids are still reading Nancy drew. I had read them all until my sister said,"My teeachers says thta you can't just read one genre. You Should read different things." I read read what ever was on the libraies shelves. My grand daughter, Tay is the same way. She iw 11 and reads above her grade level, but she still enjoys reading the easy books.

Louisa May Alcot book like Little Women, I believe a tween should read over the holidays. Since I have sons-in-law that deploy, I think that the fater in Little Women being in the civil War is relevant to the fmailies left behind today.

Hi, I'm Andrea - I have three kids - from a 1 year old to tweens - boy and girl, so I am looking for great tween books - I also love reading (even tween books) so I read a bunch of them. Happy to share what I and the kids like

Welcome Andrea. Thanks for joining. We look forward to your input and questions. Are you looking for a recommendation for your tweens now? Best Wishes, Tim

Hi everyone, I'm Michelle. My oldest is a tween, I've taught tweens at school, and I've written several books for tweens. (They're on my profile page.) I've never outgrown children's lit myself - particularly middle grade novels. They're fun, imaginative, well-packaged stories. I'm quick to pick them up.

I've had lots of contact with Tim, my fellow author, but I have to say a big hello to Vivian. It's nice to finally meet you (kind of)! :) Hello also to Andrea and Malika!

Thanks for introducing yourself, Michelle. Vivian gave a big smile, and says "hello" back.

Hi, I'm Will. I raised three sons and now I teach English at both the high school and college levels. I have also written a two books in my series for Tweens. I teach mostly seniors this year, but I might be able to go back to 9th graders again next year.
Will Granger

Hi Will! Thanks for joining "Parents of Tweens" and introducing yourself. Congratulations on your books! (Note: click the "Will Granger" link in his message to see what Will has written.) Feel free to add your tween books to our group library. Thanks again!

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Michelle. My oldest is a tween, I've taught tweens at school, and I've written several books for tweens. (They're on my profile page.) I've never outgrown children's lit myself ..."

Hi Michelle. I forgot to ask you to add the tween books you've written to our library. Please feel free to do so. Thank you!

Will do, Tim.

Hey Will!

Michelle wrote: "Will do, Tim.

Hey Will!"

Thanks Michelle!

Hi! I'm Erik :) I'm not a parent but I am a tween and I like to read! I have a blog where I review books and a bunch of people said I should join GoodReads (including Mr. Davis). I'm glad I joined!

Hi Erik! :D Thanks much for joining us. Your input will be invaluable. For those who don't know Erik, he writes a terrific blog--"This Kid Reviews Books." http://thiskidreviewsbooks.com/. He's smart, articulate, and industrious. He'll review tween books, and, from my experience, answer questions on which you want a tween's perspective. Thanks again, Erik!

Thank you Mr. Davis!

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Michelle. My oldest is a tween, I've taught tweens at school, and I've written several books for tweens. (They're on my profile page.) I've never outgrown children's lit myself ..."

Michelle, I am so happy you joined in the group. Love to see your won list. Malika

Erik wrote: "Hi! I'm Erik :) I'm not a parent but I am a tween and I like to read! I have a blog where I review books and a bunch of people said I should join GoodReads (including Mr. Davis). I'm glad I joined!"

If you all haven't checked out Erik's blog, yet, it is Awesome! glad to have you in the group in the group Erik. Mlaika

Thank you Miss Malika!

Will wrote: "Hi, I'm Will. I raised three sons and now I teach English at both the high school and college levels. I have also written a two books in my series for Tweens. I teach mostly seniors this year, but ..."

Welcome to the group the group will. Malika

Timothy wrote: "Welcome Andrea. Thanks for joining. We look forward to your input and questions. Are you looking for a recommendation for your tweens now? Best Wishes, Tim"

Andrea, I apoligize for not getting back to the site to welcome you to the group. Your kids ages are similar to the grandkid's ages that I live with. 1 to 12. Malika

Tim, the post I did "Parents, do You Know what Your TWeens is reading?" has gotten the most hits ever of any blog. Last I checked today I had over 90 hits. Not all to that one, buy WOW that is big time for me. I have arequest to help support that blog post. If you all could go and comment in the comment section with some name of your books even, that would be great to keep it going. Hopefully we'll get more members here. Malika http://nonon-centsnanna.blogspot.com/...

Malika, I tried to post again to your blog a couple times, but it didn't look like it went through. I hope it doesn't show five times now. :)

The link I left on there is correct. If it doesn't go through the first time, try the refresh button.

I'll try to comment again later. Maybe my connection is acting up right now or something.

Thanks, Malika, for greeting everyone! :D I left another message on your blog. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm Pam and I've got an 11 and 9 year old... and I love to talk about books. This forum looks like a good match for me : )

Welcome Pam! :D We're glad you joined. You sound perfect for this group. We're just getting started, and estimate that the group is 20% functional. Please hang in there with us over the next months as we improve the site. Thanks again for joining!

Michelle wrote: "Will do, Tim.

Hey Will!"

Hey Michelle! It's great to see you here.

Timothy wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Will do, Tim.

Hey Will!"

Thanks Michelle!"
Hi Tim. thanks for the nice welcome here.

Malika wrote: "Will wrote: "Hi, I'm Will. I raised three sons and now I teach English at both the high school and college levels. I have also written a two books in my series for Tweens. I teach mostly seniors th..."

Thanks Malika.
It's great to be here.

Timothy wrote: "Hi Will! Thanks for joining "Parents of Tweens" and introducing yourself. Congratulations on your books! (Note: click the "Will Granger" link in his message to see what Will has written.) Feel free..."

Thanks Tim,
I posted my books Anabar's Run and Anabar Rises in the group's action/adventure folder. I would happy to send free .PDFs of both books to any group members here.
Also, I would love it if any of you would visit my blog at http://anabarseries.blogspot.com/
I created it to be a fun, safe place for tweens to learn more about my books.

Thanks again,
Will

Will wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Will! Thanks for joining "Parents of Tweens" and introducing yourself. Congratulations on your books! (Note: click the "Will Granger" link in his message to see what Will has wri..."

Hi Will. Thanks for adding your books. I didn't see a write-up review on them though. Do you need help entering the review? Best, Tim

Timothy wrote: "Will wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Will! Thanks for joining "Parents of Tweens" and introducing yourself. Congratulations on your books! (Note: click the "Will Granger" link in his message to see what..."
Hi Tim,
I guess I do need help entering reviews. Are you talking about possibly linking ti reviews I have on Amazon?

Thanks,

Will

Will wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Will wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Will! Thanks for joining "Parents of Tweens" and introducing yourself. Congratulations on your books! (Note: click the "Will Granger" link in his mes..."

Hi will. Thanks for asking. There is no way that we have found to link to a review. When you click "edit" on the right side, a window pops up with a block for a review. Copy and paste your own review into that box. You're welcome to cut and paste someone else's review, but you'll have to get their permission first, credit them at the beginning, and put quotes around their review. It seems that a person can't put "star" ratings on their own book, so just tell me how may stars you want, and I will enter them. Hope this helps, but feel free to ask more questions. Thanks, Tim

Hi,
I'm Chrissy, I have 2 girls 12 & 10 who both love to read. My 10 year old devours books, my 12 year old used read everything, but now is saying she can't find anything good to read. I love that you've created this group. I'm looking forward to seeing what books are out there that I don't know about.

Christine wrote: "Hi,
I'm Chrissy, I have 2 girls 12 & 10 who both love to read. My 10 year old devours books, my 12 year old used read everything, but now is saying she can't find anything good to read. I love tha..."

Welcome Christine. Thanks for joining! You've joined a forming group that is only about 35% operational. So please be patient. We've added less than half the books we intend to add. In the meantime, would you like some suggestions for your 10 and 12 year olds?

Timothy wrote: "Christine wrote: "Hi,
I'm Chrissy, I have 2 girls 12 & 10 who both love to read. My 10 year old devours books, my 12 year old used read everything, but now is saying she can't find anything good t..."

I would love some suggestions. My 10 year old loves Mysteries and "scary" books. My 12 year old likes historical fiction. Thanks : )

Hi Chrissy. Thanks for the info. Here are some suggestions, but we'll be happy to provide more.
For your 10 year old:
Welcome to Dead House (1st in a series)
Coraline
3:15 Season One: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Psychose (1st in a series)
The Mysterious Benedict Society (1st in series)
Harriet the Spy
Half Moon Investigations

For your 12 year old.
The Witch Of Blackbird Pond
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Journey to the River Sea
Up a Road Slowly
Johnny Tremain
Adopted Jane
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler (not historical, but great!)

Best Wishes! :D

Timothy wrote: "Hi Chrissy. Thanks for the info. Here are some suggestions, but we'll be happy to provide more.
For your 10 year old:
Welcome to Dead House (1st in a series)
Coraline
[bo..."

Thank you so much... What a great list to get started on... : )

Christine wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Chrissy. Thanks for the info. Here are some suggestions, but we'll be happy to provide more.
For your 10 year old:
Welcome to Dead House (1st in a series)
[book:Cor..."

You're welcome. Let us need when you need more. :D

Hello, I'm Leslie. I have a 9 year old boy named Thomas. We are book lovers.

Hi Leslie! I am Erik and I am ten years old. I would like to know what type of books Thomas likes to read! I especially like historical fiction and fantasy/adventure books!

Hi Leslie. Welcome to the group! :D Has Thomas read The Lightning Thief? I ask for two reasons. First, Erik suggested The Lightning Thief as a book for group discussion. Second, the Percy Jackson series is a great favorite among 9 to 12-year-olds. I loved the series. Please feel free to ask any questions about the series, so you can decide whether it's right for Thomas. Otherwise, feel free to tell us the kinds of books that Thomas likes, and we will try to come up with some recommendations. By the way, we invite Thomas to join the group if he wishes. Welcome again!

Hi everyone: I'm very happy to find this group. My kids are grown, but I have a tween granddaughter who's a voracious reader. I've been checking out the bookshelf which is an amazing collection and am looking forward to recommending some new books to her.

I hope you don't mind me introducing my book here. A blend of magical realism and historical fantasy, Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria is a book about power, seen through the eyes of cats.

I wrote it for this age group (9-12) but many of my readers so far have been adults. Hope I haven't overstepped the bounds of author promotion, but I really want to learn more about what tweens like to read and this group looked like a good place to be.

Welcome to the group, Rahma! We're looking forward to getting some recommendations from you and your tween granddaughter! Thanks for your compliments on the library, but we aren't half done yet. Meanwhile, congratulations on your own books and feel free to put them in our library. Again, thanks for joining! :D