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
94: Everything a Horse Story Can do for Kids - Interview with Middle Grade Author Melanie Sue Bowles
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LIberty Biscuit and Little Pearl by Melanie Sue Bowles
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Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Melanie Sue Bowles
03:50 What is Liberty Biscuit about?
07:53 How did Melanie create the story?
10:27 A happy/strong family that has weaknesses
13:05 A mixed race family in a story
15:40 How did Melanie end up with rescue horses on her farm?
16:55 Real horses and donkeys Liberty Biscuit is based on
Around 19:30 ish How Liberty Biscuit teaches us empathy
21:35 What is next for author Melanie Sue Bowles
25:46 Melanie’s book recommendation