We wish you a Halloween haunted by your favorite books. And in case you want to find some new creepy favorites, we've gathered some of ours here. Read to the end to find our most recommended creepy book. Prepare to be spooked!
And the number one most recommended creepy book:
What are your favorite creepy middle grade books? Tell us in the comments!
Brainstorming a solid idea for a book is as much a part of the creative process as actually writing the book. Sometimes you’re struck by lightning and that can be exciting. But often it’s about putting on your thinking cap and solving the riddle of “What should I write next?”
My biggest tips for authors: 1) don't be afraid! New topics and challenging themes ARE possible. And 2) Ask for help! Books are built like houses: the results are much better with the help of a few experts.
Anne-Marie Strohman (co-editor) writes picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult short stories and novels. She is a teacher, an editor, and a scholar. She is an active member of SCBWI and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Find her at amstrohman.com and on Twitter @amstrwriter
A list of the books we read in 2022 for our in-person middle grade book group for middle grade authors.