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.
BookHuddle with Readgab
13: Why You Should Read Middle Grade Horror with author M.R. Fournet
Spooky books are so much fun whether it be during the Halloween season, summer, or any other time of year. In this episode of Book Huddle middle grade author, M.R. Fournet, talks about creating her Marius Grey horror series for kids. We get to hear about her drawing from cultures for the monsters she uses, how spooky books appeal to reluctant readers, world building, neurodiverse characters and so much more.
Find more about M.R. Fournet here
https://www.mrfournet.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mr_fournet/
https://x.com/mr_fournet
https://www.facebook.com/mrene.author
You can find the Marius Grey books here
Brick Dust and Bones https://www.amazon.com/Brick-Dust-Bones-M-R-Fournet/dp/1250876028/
Darkness and Demon Song https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Demon-Song-Marius-Grey/dp/1250876044/
Michelle's book recommendation
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Stories-Tell-Dark-Original/dp/0062968971/
Thank you Upbeat for the intro/outro music
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