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
34: Depression Through the Eyes of a Child - Interview with Middle Grade Author Bobbie Pyron
Middle Grade author, Bobbie Pyron, absolutely wowed me with her newest book, Octopus Moon. This powerful novel in verse, about a preteen learning to understand and confront her depression, is a book that you will want on your shelves. Mental health book for kids.
For more powerfully emotional books check out this author interview next https://youtu.be/7G8EtuaYHmc?si=BH7P9aizlIxUVGjr
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Find author Bobbie Pyron
https://bobbiepyron.com/
On FaceBook I can be found under Bobbie Pyron
On Twitter, @Bobbie Pyron
On Instagram, bobbiepyronauthor
Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron https://www.amazon.com/Octopus-Moon-Bobbie-Pyron/dp/0593616294/
The Last Unicorn by by Peter S. Beagle and Patrick Rothfuss https://www.amazon.com/Last-Unicorn-Peter-S-Beagle/dp/0451450523/
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo https://www.amazon.com/Because-Winn-Dixie-Kate-DiCamillo/dp/1536214353/
Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Bobbie Pyron
03:12 What is Octopus Moon About?
04:52 What made Bobbie decide to write a middle grade book about a main character with depression?
08:06 Has Bobbie written any other books in verse? And her experience writing a novel in verse
12:36 Creating an ocean theme and why?
15:07 What was the hardest part writing a book about depression?
17:34 What was rewarding about writing a book about depression?
19:47 How to approach a child/ first steps to find out if they have depression?
24:13 If her main character wrote a letter to the author’s young self, what would she say?
25:21 What is next for Bobbie Pyron?
28:15 Bobbie’s book recommendation