In this episode, I talk with author Laura Segal Stegman about her middle grade L.U.C.K. series, including the latest book in the series, Ready or Not. We also talk about developing an inner support system, finding critique partners, and getting back up when you get knocked down.  And as promised in our interview, below are fifteen middle grade books recommended by Laura. Enjoy!

Fifteen Middle Grade Books 

Recommended by Laura Segal Stegman 

1. Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen by Sarah Kapit

2. Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass

3. The Miraculous by Jess Redman

4. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

5. Are You There God, It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume

6. Tips For Magicians by Celesta Rimington

7. Shannon in the Spotlight by Kalena Miller

8. All of Me by Chris Baron

9. Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz

10. The 7th Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall

11. Sure Signs of Crazy by Karen Harrington

12. House Swap by Yvette Clark

13. Starfish by Lisa Fipps

14/15. Summer of L.U.C.K. and Ready or Not (sequel) by Laura Segal Stegman

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