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
21: Kids Love to Read Novels in Verse! Interview with Jessica Vitalis
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Novels in verse have taken the children's literary world by storm these last few years and is it any wonder with how captivating and consumable they are?!? In today's episode I am joined by middle grade author, Jessica Vitalis, to discuss crafting a compelling novel in verse with powerful themes.
Where to find Jessica
Website: http://jessicavitalis.com
Instagram: @jessicavauthor https://www.instagram.com/jessicavauthor/
Facebook: @jessicavauthor https://www.facebook.com/jessicavauthor/
Bluesky: @jessicavitalis https://bsky.app/profile/jessicavitalis.bsky.social
Unsinkable Cayenne by Jessica Vitalis
https://www.amazon.com/Unsinkable-Cayenne-Jessica-Vitalis/dp/0063314452/
Mid Air by Alicia D. Williams (Author), Danica Novgorodoff (Illustrator) https://www.amazon.com/Mid-Air-Alicia-D-Williams/dp/148146583X/
Chapters
00:00 Meet author Jessica Vitalis and her newest book Unsinkable Cayenne
02:49 How did Jessica come up with Cayenne’s story?
07:22 Writing a novel in verse
Do you have to be a poet?
11:24 Developing friendships within stories
16:03 What is next for Jessica
19:35 What is something Jessica hopes readers take away from Unsinkable Cayenne
21:56 Jessica’s book recommendation