I went through 444 middle grade books releasing this year. Female leads outnumber male leads 2:1. And "let them read about girls" isn't the fix people think it is.

Kim Collazo is a children's author and STEM educator offering engaging author visits, science books, teacher resources, and hands-on learning for schools.

Kim Collazo is a children's author and STEM educator offering engaging author visits, science books, teacher resources, and hands-on learning for schools.

Shining a light on the numerous STEAM connections within “We are the Keystones: Animals That Hold Habitats Together” by Katy S. Duffield + Hannah Salyer + BOOK GIVEAWAY

Why I keep running hands-on labs even when they go sideways — and 10 ways teachers can scare themselves this month.

ALT: Party Time!

A 70-mile bike ride taught me why 'have a good year' isn't a goal — and what actually works for teachers.

ALT: Owl Asking 'Who?'

"That moment of pause at the top of the hill is where fear and thrill meet. It is the breath before the leap."

Advice from parents who raised a bookworm and a kid who couldn't care less, sometimes in the same house.

"That moment of pause at the top of the hill is where fear and thrill meet. It is the breath before the leap."

"Girly" books, the robot takeover, and defining what a blurb is actually for.

Books to help children feel seen, understood, and a little more ready for the first days of school.

Thoughts at the beginning of my 28th year teaching.

ALT: Stella Rae: I Have Learned A Lot

A FREE STEAM project-based learning unit inspired by the picture book, “Do Bees Pee? The Curious and Amazing Ways Nature Avoids Poo-llution.”

The final installment of our bookish summer camp where we look beyond the treetops to discover hidden stories through play and hands-on invitations.

Welcome, KidLit friends, to the 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge! The first-ever KidLit writing contest geared entirely toward HUMOR is back for its THIRD year in a row.

ALT: Its Gonna Be Awesome Mark - Son Of A Critch

Hey there, readers, writers, and storm chasers too! 🌪️📚 Did you know peak hurricane season in the South begins this week? Eek! There's no better way to kick off the season than by celebrating with an ...

Babyish, boring, or worth picking up? Our reviewers rate six covers a month.

Before you overhaul your whole classroom — read this. One well-crafted system is enough.

August 2, 2026, Vol. 2, Issue 9 | uGROnews shines a light on the garden of ideas that grow into books for children.