Gennifer Choldenko, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses her latest book, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman, and shares insights into her writing process, character development, and the themes of foster care and trauma. She also reflects on her journey as a writer and the evolution of middle-grade literature. Gennifer  discusses her collaboration with Katherine Applegate on the Dogtown series, and gives us a peek at what's coming in the second book in the series, Mouse and His Dog.

About The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman: Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gripping story of a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn’t come home.

About Dogtown: A humorous and moving middle-grade, illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs – and robot dogs! – from powerhouse authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.

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