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
46: Empowering Others With Hope and Confidence Judith Rossell Middle Grade Author Interview
Middle grade author Judith Rossell has a new captivating book out. In this episode we discuss the creating of The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls ("Unwanted Girls" in the Australian Title) and themes like Hope and Confidence.
Find author and illustrator Judith Rossell
https://judithrossell.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JudithRossellBooks/
https://www.instagram.com/JudeRossell
The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls https://www.amazon.com/Midwatch-Institute-Wayward-Girls/dp/B0DGC2B4NH/
Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Judith Rossell
04:20 What is The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls About?
06:14 How did you create the setting and characters for The Midwatch Institute of Wayward Girls?
11:50 Author Judith Rossell is also the illustrator of her books, but what does she create first?
13:19 What does it mean for someone to be useful?
18:28 Empowering your characters to have hope in a way that you can pass on to readers.
24:00 Helping someone build confidence
28:58 What does it mean to be brave?
31:35 Judith Rossell’s book recommendations