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Melissa Taylor

@ImaginationSoup

Writer / Former Teacher & Literacy Trainer / Mom / Passionate about literacy, representation, SEL, & getting kids reading! Rep: Allison Helegers

 Denver, Colorado
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Joined July 2009
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7 New Middle Grade Books You Don’t Want to Miss, July 2025 imaginationsoup.net/middle-g…
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Melissa Taylor (Imagination Soup) is interviewed on the Reading Teachers’ Lounge about the importance of non-fiction texts in primary/elementary school 📚. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
7.8 Importance of NonFiction

7.8 Importance of NonFiction

Podcast Episode · Reading Teachers Lounge · 24 January 2025 · 40min

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#RIF's is excited to be included on @ImaginationSoup's list of summer programs. Be sure to check out #ReadingSummerCamp available at RIF.org/Summer now! imaginationsoup.net/free-sum…
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Pack These Page-Turners: The Best Middle Grade Books Set at Summer Camp imaginationsoup.net/middle-g… #kidlit
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13 Incredible Middle Grade Books, May 2025 imaginationsoup.net/middle-g… #kidlit
13 Incredible Middle Grade Books, May 2025 - Imagination Soup

13 Incredible Middle Grade Books, May 2025 - Imagination Soup

Some months have so many new and incredible new middle grade books. Like this month’s new releases that range from heartwarming, realistic stories to magical...

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14 New Picture Books, May 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-pict… #kidlit
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3 Outstanding New Middle Grade Books, April 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-midd…
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Don't miss @SarahAllenBooks 's newsletter today with tips for improving your school visits from yours truly. #kidlit sarahallen.substack.com/p/co…
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Inspire your growing writers with a A CUP OF QUIET writing prompt from poet and author Nikki Grimes! #kidlit imaginationsoup.net/a-cup-of…
A CUP OF QUIET Writing Prompts for Elementary-Age Writers - Imagination Soup

A CUP OF QUIET Writing Prompts for Elementary-Age Writers - Imagination Soup

written by author and poet Nikki Grimes A CUP OF QUIET Writing Prompts for Elementary-Age Writers In A Cup of Quiet, a girl listens for,...

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21 Excellent New Picture Books, April 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-pict… #kidlit
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24 Wonderful Gardening Books for Kids imaginationsoup.net/gardenin…
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Seven Notable New Middle Grade Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-midd… #kidlit
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Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonf… #kidlit
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Beth Anderson wrote a great book list -- "Uncovering Secrets and Solving Mysteries: Detectives, Investigators, and Spies for Ages 7-17" #kidlit imaginationsoup.net/uncoveri…
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How Discussing Books Can Foster Empathy, Resilience, and Connection in Your Mother-Daughter Book Club imaginationsoup.net/discussi…
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10 Notable New Chapter Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-chap… #kidlit
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18 Best Spring Read Alouds (+ a Spring Scavenger Hunt) imaginationsoup.net/children…
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How to Incorporate Literacy in Children’s Yoga Classes – Kids Yoga Stories. youtu.be/W6yGHWdudH8?si=vBby…
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15 New Picture Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/picture-… #kidlit
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A Teen’s Guide to the Top Ten YA Murder Mysteries imaginationsoup.net/ten-ya-m… (written by my high school intern!)
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