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.
Episodes
36 episodes
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? ...
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35: Memories Make Us Who We Are - Middle Grade Author of The Abandoned Theater - Interview with Dana Robertson
What if you couldn't remember several years of your life? What effect would that have on you? What would happen if you could get those memories back? Dana Robertson takes us on a fantastical adventure that has been compared The Goonies and The ...
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34: Depression Through the Eyes of a Child - Interview with Middle Grade Author Bobbie Pyron
Middle Grade author, Bobbie Pyron, absolutely wowed me with her newest book, Octopus Moon. This powerful novel in verse, about a preteen learning to understand and confront her depression, is a book that you will want on your shelves. Mental he...
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33: What Happens When Characters Step Into Their Creativity - Interview With Middle Grade Author Lauren Wolk
Children make the best artists. Children make the best writers. And singers. And every other type of creators. Partly because they don't worry about the "rules." Partly because they aren't limited by fears. I was so touched by Lauren Wolk's bea...
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32: Forgiveness, Family, and Healing - Interview with Children's Book Author Sydney Dunlap
Considering the other side of a story and why that is important in healthy relationships. How do we walk in someone else's shoes? And why?Why is forgiveness important? Why is family important? How can we go about healing broken relations...
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31: Being a Good Friend While Being Yourself - Interview with Author Kevin Garone
Two of the major themes of Kevin Garone's I Know What UFO Did Last Summer are friendship and being true to who you are. Sometimes it can feel difficult to accomplish both, but his main characters show us that this is possible. Find...
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30: On Being Bullied and Finding Someone to Talk To - Interview with Middle Grade Author Carolyn Mackler
What if you wrote a letter to the past and the past wrote back? In this episode middle grade author, Carolyn Mackler, talks about using letters for two kids who are getting bullied to make connections and help each other through their challenge...
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29: You Choose Your Own Destiny - Finding the Couarge to Be Yourself - Interview with Philippa Leathley Middle Grade Book Author
Philippa Leathley's astounding new middle grade fantasy challenges readers to be the ones to discover their own personalities and futures. When kids are 10 years old they are given a tattoo that helps determine their fate. But is your destiny r...
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28: The Problem with Forever - Interview with Middle Grade Author Stacy McAnulty
What if you could live forever? Would there be any problems with that? In this episode Stacy discusses themes from her middle grade series, The Evers: Forever Twelve and Never Thirteen. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/4O1-rLz...
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27: Why Adults Should Read Children's Books - Middle Grade March, Interview with the Creators
In today's throwback we hear from the hosts of the original Middle Grade March readathon. Eight years ago two bookish gals decided to start a month long reading challenge to encourage adults to read more middle grade books. In the interview we ...
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26: Weaving Religion into a Magic System - Interview with Middle Grade Author RM Romero
R.M. Romero is an international bestselling author of mulitple books for children. In the Tale of the Flying Forest she composes a beautiful fantastical world where the magic system is based in Jewish songs and prayers. Find R.M. R...
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25: How To Bring Up Hard Discussion Topics with Children - Interview with Middle Grade Author, Christina Wyman
It is often hard to figure out how to bring up heavy topics with kids. In this episode of BookHuddle bestselling middle grade author, Christina Wyman, and I discuss how we can use children's literature to discuss hard topics. Find C...
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24: Throwback Creating Books That Teach Social/Emotional Skills - Author Interview Sheree Elaine
Social/Emotional Learning is such an important topic in homes and schools so I am excited to share this throwback episode that was previously only available on my YouTube channel, Readgab.Find Author Sheree Elaine https://youtub...
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23: Throwback - Brandon Mull Middle Grade Author Interview
In this throwback episode from March 2023, New York Times Bestselling middle grade author Brandon Mull shares about his books Candy Shop War, Beyonders, and Fablehaven. I thought this was the perfect time to pull an e...
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22: Mystery and Other Elements Kids Love in Books - Middle Grade Author Interview Janet Sumner Johnson
What makes a kid want to read a book? An enticing cover? A great title? A good mystery? Something else? In this episode we discuss with middle grade author, Janet Sumner Johnson, some of the things that kids love about her high stakes mystery b...
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21: Kids Love to Read Novels in Verse! Interview with Jessica Vitalis
Novels in verse have taken the children's literary world by storm these last few years and is it any wonder with how captivating and consumable they are?!? In today's episode I am joined by middle grade author, Jessica Vitalis, to discuss craft...
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20: Our Favorite Middle Grade Books of the Year - A Conversation with Colby Sharp
Content creator and author Mr. Colby Sharp joins me today to discuss some of our favorite children's books released in the 2024 year. While it was impossible to pick the top 10 middle grade books published this year, we both choose some of our ...
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19: Genre Smash! Historical Fiction and Fantasy in One Amazing Book - Interview with Sam Subity
Dragons and WWII?? Ummm, yes please! In today's episode you get to hear all about this Sam Subity's amazing new book, Valor Wings. Find more about middle grade author Sam Subityhttps://www.samsubity.com/Socials: ht...
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18: Celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in One Book - Interview with Authors Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy
Accomplished authors, Joanne Levy and Marissa Meyer, teamed up to bring the world a heartwarming story reminiscent of the parent trap where twins swap places to discover each other's holidays.Find Joanne and Marissa https://www...
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17: What are the Children's and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary Awards? Interview with Cybils Chair Terry Doherty
Have you ever heard of Cybils? The Children's and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary Awards. Have you ever wondered how which books win which awards? In this interview you can find out how the Cybils Awards process works. F...
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16: We Are More Than Our Mistakes - Interview with Middle Grade Author Laura Stegman
Today we are joined by middle grade author Laura Segal Stegman to hear about the conclusion of her debut middle grade series Summer of L.U.C.K. There are so many fabulous themes within the pages of these three books and one of them is about how...
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15: Even Fantasy Heroines Experience Social Emotional Learning Moments - Interview with author Polly Holyoke
Skyriders is the ulimate fantasy series when it comes to moments of excitement and intense danger. But even a young developing heroine has moments where she must grow her social and emotional strengths. Author Polly Holyoke does an incredible j...
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14: ADHD, Body Farms, Forensic Science, and Zombies!
Spooky middle grade books are some of the most fun to read because of the creepy elements, but mix it with some ridiculously fun zombies? And you have a book filled with humor and creepy. I love this book, No Brainer's Guide to Decomposition, b...
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13: Why You Should Read Middle Grade Horror with author M.R. Fournet
Spooky books are so much fun whether it be during the Halloween season, summer, or any other time of year. In this episode of Book Huddle middle grade author, M.R. Fournet, talks about creating her Marius Grey horror series for kids. We get to ...
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