
BookHuddle with Readgab
Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.
Podcasting since 2024 • 43 episodes
BookHuddle with Readgab
Latest Episodes
43: Caroline Starr Rose - Acknowledging and Facing Our Fears - Middle Grade Author Interview
There are so many times in life where our fears come to us without our permission. Do we acknowledge them? Face them? Turn away? Caroline and I discuss these questions based on her incredible middle grade novel in verse, The Burning Season. We ...
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42: The Best Books of 2025 So Far... Shannon Balloon and Karen Reeder chat about some new favorites
What are the best middle grade books that have released in 2025? Shannon Balloon from Middle Grade Matters and Karen Reeder from Book Huddle talk about their favorites of the year so far. There were so many new wonderful books released January ...
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41: Grace Lin Author Interview - Chinese Folklore Mixed with the Modern
In this episode we discuss themes from the amazing New York Times best seller, The Gate, The Girl And The Dragon by middle grade author Grace Lin. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/qUHRchnB8Cw?si=V1yY1LZVd5TKa4TUFind au...
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40: If Walls Could Talk - Allie Millington Middle Grade Author Interview
We are joined by middle grade author Allie Millington to discuss her most recent book, Once for Yes. We talk about how she writes from unique perspectives including those of an old building and a typewriter. We also discuss the importance of co...
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39: Control Your Mind Control Your Life - Middle Grade Author Interview with Ben Guterson
Middle grade author, Ben Guterson, joins us to discuss his newest book, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine. If you love a good mystery and solving puzzles while reading a story, the World-Famous Nine is for you. Like many authors, Ben's main g...
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