Being Middle Blog Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you a middle child or do you have one in your family? What are the pros and cons of being in this special place? Find them out in award-winning author Lori Orlinsky's new release Being Middle, the second installment of her Being Me series. Enter to win a hardcover copy, along with a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!

My Review:

Written in simple words and musical rhymes, Being Middle explores the bittersweet experience of a middle child through a heartfelt conversation between mother and daughter.

A young girl complains about always being left out or skipped over because of being stuck in the middle, wishing to be older or younger like her sisters. In response, her mother gently yet firmly assures her about all the great things associated with the middle position.

As a mother of 3, I can easily relate to the story and the characters. It's totally understandable for the little girl to desire more attention from her parents and more autonomy for herself at the same time. Her mother helps her realize that being in the middle enables her to enjoy the best of both worlds. It's a strength rather than a disadvantage. My middle son, for example, is practically the liaison between his older and younger brothers, who are far apart in age with very different interests and personalities. As a result, he excels in his leadership and social skills, making everyone around him feel close and comfortable.

Told in a genuine and lighthearted tone, the story promotes positive thinking and empathy while validating the unique feelings and experiences of middle children. It encourages young readers to embrace their special identity (being middle or not) and get the most out of it. The key messages of the book are made more accessible and memorable through its expressive, humorous illustrations, which capture both the differences and similarities among the siblings. Love and happiness can be felt and seen on every page.

Heartful and delightful, Being Middle makes a sweet gift for a middle child as well as an entertaining read for everyone else.

About the Book:

Ages: 6-10 | 24 Pages
Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing (2025) | ISBN: 978-0881441055

Life as the middle child feels cramped and unfair, but one girl discovers that the best things in life are found in the middle.

Being Middle is a heartwarming and playful picture book that celebrates the special role of middle children in family dynamics. With lyrical rhymes and relatable scenarios, it captures the ups and downs of being caught between a big sibling and a little one. From sharing cramped car rides to getting only hand-me-downs, the story explores challenges with humor and honesty—while ultimately revealing why being in the middle is something to treasure.

Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org

About the Author:

Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning, bestselling children’s book author and journalist who resides in Chicago. The second book in the Being Me series, Being Middle is designed to show kids that their differences are actually their superpower. While Lori isn’t a middle child, she currently has her hands full raising one.

For more information, check out loriorlinskyauthor.com. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

One lucky person will win a hardcover copy of Being Middle and a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!

Giveaway ends 9/12. Open to US only. Please submit your entries below. Good luck!

Being Middle (is a great place to be): Book Giveaway

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lori Orlinsky. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.