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Why I Write Middle Grade Coming of Age Stories
Right behind the classic question about where my ideas come from, the one I hear most often is, “Why do you write for middle grade readers?” The people who ask this are almost always adults. Kids already know the answer. They can feel the importance of this age. These years matter. This is the stage when they begin to see themselves more clearly, when friendships form and shift, when confidence rises and falls, and when the world suddenly feels bigger and more complicated. It
Paul Breau
Nov 303 min read


Thank you to Bookworm for Kids
https://www.bookwormforkids.com/2025/09/surviving-summer-camp-by-paul-breau.html I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Tonja...
Paul Breau
Sep 71 min read


Surviving Summer Camp Review
Surviving Summer Camp review by Log Cabin Library https://logcabinlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/08/its-marvelous-middle-grade-monday-with_098...
Paul Breau
Aug 251 min read


Creation of the Book Cover for Surviving Summer Camp
It's always fascinating for me to peek behind the curtain into artist's creative process. I was fortunate enough to work on the book...
Paul Breau
Aug 82 min read


Whistler Independent Book Awards Friendship or Foul Play
Some nice words from the folks at the Whistler Independent Book Awards: Plot: Coherent, well developed narrative arc; age appropriate and...
Paul Breau
Aug 52 min read


Friendship or Foul Play reviewed by Briar's Reviews
A big shout out and thank you to Briar's Reviews for taking the time to post a review for Friendship or Foul Play, glad you enjoyed it....
Paul Breau
Aug 52 min read


Surviving Summer Camp is available now
It was a two year labour of love, but my new middle grade novel Surviving Summer Camp is available now! Fans of Holes , Hatchet , or...
Paul Breau
Aug 42 min read


Friendship or Fame is finally here!
Torn between her best friend and the cool kids... Mia Vigore has an amazing voice and loves to sing, but she’s shy and introverted. With...
Paul Breau
May 17, 20211 min read


Book Review: Siarra Jones Skating Into Trouble (Middle Grade Novel)
Reviewed by Tiffany Turner, Dec 1, 2019 The Holiday Season is kicking off right now, and you may be in search for a reading present for...
Paul Breau
Dec 3, 20192 min read
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