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
66: The Importance of Community in Life and Death, on Land and Sea - Meg Medina Author Interview
Meg Medina's newest middle grade book is a beautiful fantasy adventure about the relationship between a sea spirit and a unique living boy with a common goal. They may be from different worlds with completely different views, but this book has a treasure trove of themes, like the importance of community.
Find Meg Medina
https://megmedina.com/
https://www.facebook.com/meg.medina.10/
https://www.instagram.com/megmedinabooks/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@megmedinabooks
Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina https://www.amazon.com/Graciela-Abyss-Meg-Medina/dp/B0DJCT4BGY/
The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez by Jasminne Paulino https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Orbit-Alex-Ramirez/dp/0593859316/
Scattergood by H. M. Bouwman https://www.amazon.com/Scattergood-H-M-Bouwman/dp/0823457753/
Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Meg Medina
03:31 What is Graciela in the Abyss about?
07:47 A 15 year journey in writing Graciela in the Abyss
18:06 The art by the Balbusso twins
21:02 The importance of community
32:18 What’s next for Meg Medina?
35:10 Meg’s book recommendation