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Author: Lexi Donahue

I am a fourth grade teacher by day, and a writer by night! I write picture books and middle grade. When I'm not writing I spend my time taking care of my many pets or spending time with my family in nature!

Book Review: The Sisters of Straygarden Place by Haley Chewins

September 22, 2020 Lexi Donahue

The Sisters of Straygarden Place by Haley Chewins is a mystical middle-grade novel that celebrates the importance of family, resilience, and belonging. Chewins masterfully builds

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Interview of Cheryl Schuermann, Author of A Boy Called Preacher

August 25, 2020 Lexi Donahue

A Boy Called Preacher by Cheryl Schuermann is a middle-grade historical fiction novel that celebrates resilience, the childhood call to uncover mysteries, and the power

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Unplugging with a TV Character?

April 28, 2020 Lexi Donahue

I have to admit, I was skeptical that a book based on a TV character could promote “‘unplugging.” The entire concept seems to contradict itself.

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The Reading-Writing Connection: Lift the Level of Your Writing

February 25, 2020 Lexi Donahue

By Lexi Donahue and Keri Demers If we told you to sit down right now and compose a wedding toast, a college essay, a resume

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Don’t judge a book by its topic: An MCBA Post

January 28, 2020 Lexi Donahue

January 2020 has arrived and I can’t wait to vote for my favorite MCBA book! For those who don’t live in Massachusetts, or who don’t

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On the Wings of MG: To China and Indonesia

August 6, 2019 Lexi Donahue

This July, two middle grade books took me on a journey to new countries with beautiful and authentic description of setting. As Jennifer Baker said

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By Kirsti Call, Illustrated by Brandon James ScottMarch 16, 2021
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By Kirsti Call and Corey Rosen Schwartz, illustrated by Chad OtisOctober 12, 2021
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By Carol Gordon Ekster, Illustrated by Javiera Maclean AlvarezMay 4, 2022
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By Josh Funk, Illustrated by Billy YongMay 30, 2022
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