Category Archives: Reading for MG/PT/YA

JemsBooks for Middle-graders/Preteens!

Posted on September 3, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens bored? Maybe they need to be introduced to an exciting adventurous, magical series called, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives! This series is an multi-award-winning series that kids love and parents too! PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD … Continue reading →

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Perfect Summer Reading for MG/PT/YA for Girls! Have your MG/PT/YA Read any of this series – Abby & Holly Books 1-6!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by jjspina

Looking for some perfect books for summer reading for your MG/PT/YA? If your children haven’t read any of this series yet now is the time to check it out. This is a clean, wholesome magical, mystical mystery series that will … Continue reading →

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Fun Adventures in Books for middle-graders and preteens!

Posted on January 12, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote six books in two different series for boys and girls. One series about twin brothers, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives and another series with girl cousins, Abby and Holly. Both series are enjoyed by boys and girls and … Continue reading →

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Books for Middle-graders/Preteens!

Posted on December 22, 2024 by jjspina

All my books carry important life lessons not just for children but also for middle-graders and preteens. It is a way to reinforce what I already do with my children’s books. These life lessons carry over to the next grade … Continue reading →

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Branyrd the Angel is coming in Book 4!

Posted on August 10, 2024 by jjspina

Watch for the newest book in the Branyrd the Angel Series coming in September (fingers crossed)! Branyrd will have another tough mission to tackle along her trusty Guardian Angel, Benedicto. Benedicto adds a little muscle and some comic relief in … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on July 15, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent around back in May of 2023 that I thought was perfect to share again for all those MG/PT/YA out there who are looking for an intriguing read this summer. It seems summer is passing … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by jjspina

I have written books for all ages and in multi-genres in the hope that I can encourage all ages to read daily for their good health and wellbeing. I know how important it is that children read daily and I … Continue reading →

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Looking for a new fantasy/adventure?

Posted on July 1, 2023 by jjspina

Look no further for a new fantasy and adventure series in Gateskin Chronicles. There are two books out in this series with more coming in 2024 and beyond. There will be six books planned so far. Please check out the … Continue reading →

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What to do on school vacation!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by jjspina

There’s always something to do while on school vacation – movies, indoor activity centers, getting together with friends, going out to eat and of course reading a ton of books of your choice. It’s more fun to read a book … Continue reading →

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Books for Middle-Graders & Preteens for Christmas!

Posted on December 3, 2022 by jjspina

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to buy middle-graders and preteens for Christmas, birthdays or any time. One suggestion is books! There are so many techie gifts that the kids ask for nowadays. But do we want them to stick … Continue reading →

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