Reading in The Middle

Episode 31: So Over Sharing with Elissa Brent Weissman


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  • ​In this episode of Reading in the Middle, librarian and kidlit enthusiast Annisha Jeffries chats with author Elissa Brent Weissman about her latest middle grade novel, So Over Sharing.They discuss the inspiration behind the book, what it’s like to write for today’s tech-savvy tweens, and how Elissa strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart. From awkward school moments to the pressure of social media, this book captures it all, and Elissa gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop.Highlights include: What sparked the idea for So Over Sharing How kids navigate oversharing in a digital worldWriting relatable, funny characters.A lively lightning round with Elissa and a few surprises along the way!
  • ​📚 Buy the Book:So Over Sharing on Bookshop.org
  • ​About the Guest: Elissa Brent Weissman is the award-winning author of middle-grade favorites, including Nerd Camp, The Length of a String, and So Over Sharing. Her work is bright, warm, and laugh-out-loud funny, making it perfect for readers in the middle grade range​
  • ​Follow Annisha:
  • ​📸 Instagram: @reading_in_the_middle
  • ​🌐 Website/Platform: http://readinginthemiddle.blog


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