Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback (Holiday House), joins Matthew to talk about belonging, change, and always keeping in mind that you’re writing a story.

 

Visit Cordelia Jensen online at www.cordeliajensen.com

 

Other helpful links:

• Cordelia Jensen at the Highlights Foundation 

• Revising Your Novel in Verse: An Online Course - Ready to refine your verse novel? Join award-winning verse novelist Cordelia Jensen for an in-depth exploration of revision techniques—focusing on emotional arc, pacing, structure, and line edits—culminating in small-group poem workshops.

 

For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search “The Children’s Book Podcast” or click on the link in the show notes.

 

Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. 

 

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Our music is by Podington Bear. 

 

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Be well. And read on.