Category Archives: middle-grade series

Reading is Good for You! Let’s Get Reading!

Posted on January 19, 2023 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote a while back that is relevant to any time of the year. I hope you read every day and that your children do too. Reading is not only good for your health and wellbeing … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You! Let’s Get Reading!

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jjspina

Do you know that Reading is Good for You? This is a post that I update and send out each year to remind everyone how important reading is to our health and wellbeing. Not only that, it is fun and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages!

Posted on July 1, 2021 by jjspina

This is a post I previously wrote back in 2020 (updated to include new books) and wanted to share again in time for the summer. Jemsbooks for all ages for fun summer reading for the whole family! Pre-School – Grade … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by jjspina

This is a post I previously wrote back in 2017 and wanted to share again in time for the summer. Jemsbooks for all ages for fun summer reading for the whole family! Pre-School – Grade 3  – Written in rhyme … Continue reading →

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New Book Abby & Holly Series Book 5 is Now Here!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series – Book 5: The Copper Key is now here! This series has been so much fun to write. I will be starting on Book 6 … Continue reading →

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New Book Cover Reveal for Abby & Holly Series Book 5!

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to reveal the cover for my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series – Book 5: The Copper Key! This series has been so much fun to write. I will be starting on Book 6 soon … Continue reading →

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Wonderful New Reviews on Sally Cronin’s Blog!

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for sharing the new reviews of my book and my fellow authors’ books. Your kind support is appreciated! https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-janice-spina-marian-beaman-and-marcia-meara/comment-page-1/#comment-218140 Please check out Sally’s fabulous blog while you are there. You will find plenty of talented authors … Continue reading →

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Do Your Middle-Graders and Preteens Love Mysteries?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by jjspina

I have written two separate series for boys and girls ages 8-13, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Books 1-6, and Abby & Holly Series, Books 1 & 2. Both of these series are enjoyed by boys and girls and … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner for Jemsbooks!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Abby & Holly Series Book 2, Unfortunate Events, won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle, for this honor! I am truly grateful. Blurb: Abby and Holly are cousins who are … Continue reading →

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