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
64: The Beauty of Novels in Verse Enhance the Way We Connect to Stories - Interview with Marcella Pixley
A captivating ghost story evolves into an intense family drama with strong themes of forgiveness, self-identity, and family. Neshama, this powerful novel in verse, brings all the feels of a middle grade adventure amid beautiful verses of poetry. In this episode Marcella Pixley and I discuss not only the beauty of this novel in verse but also questions of compassion, relationships, religion, and self-growth.
Find middle grade author Marcella Pixley
https://marcellapixley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/marcellapixleybooks/?hl=en
https://www.threads.com/@marcellapixleybooks?xmt=AQF01WcgnxB9ZD_yF35Vil2eQf9Z68K_unXTESSSULz2huc
Neshama by Marcella Pixley https://www.amazon.com/Neshama-Marcella-Pixley/dp/1536236616/
The Girl in the Walls by Meg Eden Kuyatt https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Walls-Meg-Eden-Kuyatt/dp/1546110534/
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth by Charlie Mackesy https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Mole-Fox-Horse/dp/0062976583/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
Chapters
00:00 Meet Marcella Pixley
05:40 What is Neshama about?
07:52 Why is it important to connect with and know our ancestors?
13:10 Creating Neshama
16:11 Was Neshama Marcella’s first novel in verse?
Stopping to appreciate the poetry within the story.
21:39 Themes of forgiveness in Neshama
26:25 What has Shabbat done for you and your faith?
33:40 What is next for middle grade author Marcella Pixley?
35:26 Marcella’s book recommendations