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
36: Teach Kids How to Talk to Someone They Disagree With - Interview with Stuart Gibbs
Stuart Gibbs newest book, FunJungle: All Ears, just came out and it is not only such a FUN book, it also has some powerful themes. For instance, can you have respect for someone who feels differently on a subject that you are passionate about? Find out Stuart Gibbs thoughts in this interview.
Find middle grade author Stuart Gibbs
https://stuartgibbs.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stuartgibbs1/
FunJungle: All Ears by Stuart Gibbs https://www.amazon.com/All-Ears-FunJungle-Stuart-Gibbs/dp/1665956488/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back by Shel Silverstein https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060256753?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Stuart Gibbs and author ice breaker
04:57 What is FunJungle: All Ears about
07:17 How do you come up with your ideas?
09:55 Did you always want to write mystery?
12:15 Do you outline your books?
14:10 How to treat someone with respect who has different views than you?
19:05 Have you ever been surprised by a takeaway that a reader told you about?
19:57 What can an adult do to help a child learn how to have conversations with someone who has a different opinion than them?
27:16 Stuart’s book recommendation