91 Episoder

  1. Ep. 74: James Ponti (Part 1) (Spy Kids) on Crafting Spy Novels and the Inspiration Behind His Work

    Udgivet: 4.2.2025
  2. Ep. 73: Kimberly Newton Fusco (The Secret of Honeycake) on Finding Your Voice

    Udgivet: 28.1.2025
  3. Ep. 72: Meera Trehan (Snow) on Writing a Story where a Fantasy World and the Real World Collide

    Udgivet: 21.1.2025
  4. Ep 71: Gloria L. Huang (Kaya of the Ocean) on the Beauty of Imperfection in Life and Storytelling

    Udgivet: 14.1.2025
  5. [Listen Again] Ep. 8: Joel Brigham on Six Things Every Story Needs to Succeed

    Udgivet: 7.1.2025
  6. [Listen Again] Ep. 30: Becca Wierwille (Road Trip Rescue) on Independently Publishing a Middle Grade Novel

    Udgivet: 31.12.2024
  7. [Listen Again] Ep. 36: Barbara Dee (Unstuck) on Writer's Block and Writing for Upper Middle Grade Readers

    Udgivet: 17.12.2024
  8. [Listen Again] Ep. 21: Jessica Vitalis (Coyote Queen) on Crafting Stories from Personal Experiences

    Udgivet: 3.12.2024
  9. Ep. 70: Claire Swinarski (Take It From The Top) on Musical Theater, Friendship, and her Writing Process.

    Udgivet: 19.11.2024
  10. Ep. 69: Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy (Let It Glow) on Writing a Happy, Holiday Story

    Udgivet: 12.11.2024
  11. Ep. 68: Joel Brigham on Writing a First Draft Fast

    Udgivet: 4.11.2024
  12. Ep. 67: Erin Becker (Crushing It) on Sports, Crushes, and Character Development in Middle Grade

    Udgivet: 29.10.2024
  13. Ep. 66: Jordan Kopy (Theodora Hendrix) on Turning Traditional Monster Tropes on their Heads

    Udgivet: 22.10.2024
  14. Ep. 65: Joan Reardon (The Grimsbane Family Witch Hunters) on Exploring Spooky Themes in Middle Grade Books

    Udgivet: 15.10.2024
  15. Ep. 64: Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin (The Bletchley Riddle) on Uncovering the Secrets of Bletchley Park

    Udgivet: 8.10.2024
  16. Ep. 63: Kate DiCamillo (The Hotel Balzaar) on Putting Your Heart On The Page

    Udgivet: 1.10.2024
  17. Ep. 62: Damara Allen (The Skeleton Flute) on Crafting a Spooky Middle Grade Novel

    Udgivet: 24.9.2024
  18. Ep. 61: Polly Horvath (Library Girl) on Libraries, Literary Awards, and Writing

    Udgivet: 17.9.2024
  19. Ep. 60: Sarah Allen (Monster Tree) on Writing Monsters in Middle Grade

    Udgivet: 10.9.2024
  20. Ep. 59: Robyn Field (Peony Watercolor's Wish for Sun and Moon) and Karin Hoyle on Publishing with a Small Press

    Udgivet: 3.9.2024

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On the Middle Grade Matters podcast, host Shannon Balloon talks to to authors and publishing professionals about all things middle grade. The show explores topics like the craft of writing, the journey to getting an agent and publishing a book, and why middle grade books should matter to everyone. 

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