Join middle grade authors Cheryl Caldwell and Heather Clark as we explore writing craft, demystify publication, highlight author journeys, promote child literacy, and celebrate good books.
Author Grace Lin Talks Book Banning, Inclusivity, and Winning A Caldecott and a Newbery
Ever wondered what it's like to win both a Newbery AND a Caldecott award? Author/illustrator and delightful human, Grace Lin, is with us today and she shares all the behind-the-scenes award info you've been looking for, plus: Why it's important that books serve as both windows and mirrors.Why books get banned.How a better solution beyond cultivating lists of diverse books might be to integrate diversity and inclusion into the curriculum at large: math, science, English, health, etc. and what...
30 Jun 2022
An Interview with MG Author Mae Respicio: Where we talk about Slime Recipes, Writing Journeys, and What We Can Control
What's it like to write, publish, and promote a book a year? Here to tell us today is middle-grade author Mae Respicio, author of the award-winning The House That Lou Built, Any Day with You, How to Win a Slime War, and more! Mae shares her thoughts on: How our twelve-year-old selves greatly influence who we become as adults.Using a science project board in your outlining process.Research in the writing process.Setting realistic writing goals.Her incredible writing journey.Seeing yourself ...
9 May 2022
Verdigris Pawn Author Alysa Wishingrad Talks Writing Process, Inspiration, and Finding Truth Through Multiple Perspectives
If you haven’t read The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, you’ll want to after listening to this interview! "Time distorts all truths." The Verdigris Pawn In both her book and this podcast, Alysa Wishingrad addresses this central theme—balancing our knowledge by searching for and understanding various perspectives on history. She graciously shares her knowledge about the writing and publishing process, and offers inside info on the creation of her debut middle grade novel, The Verdigris...
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