Middle Grade Mavens

By Julie Grasso+Pamela UeckermanArts Books

Middle Grade Mavens episodes

February 13, 2019 Episode 2: Danielle Binks on middle-grade plus reviews: Swallow's Dance / Wyrd / Cate Whittle Interview
Julie chats with Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary management, for more insider information on what exactly middle-grade is. Plus Pamela reviews, "Swallow's Dance" by Wendy Orr and Julie reviews, "Wyrd" by Cate Whittle. Then, for a super special treat, Julie interviews Cate Whittle about writing, publishing and everything in between.
Author links:
https://www.wendyorr.com/
Title: Swallow’s Dance
Author: Wendy Orr
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date: 27th June 2018
ISBN: 9781760297879

https://www.catewhittlewrites.com/
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Title: Wyrd
Author: Cate Whittle
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Date: 1st August 2018
ISBN: 9781742994321
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To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
43 min
February 07, 2019 Episode 6: The Mavens review: Wakestone Hall / Fortunately The Milk / Judith Rossell Interview
Today on middle grade mavens, Pamela reviews, “Wakestone Hall,” by Judith Rossell and Julie reviews, "Fortunately the milk," by Neil Gaiman, plus Judith stops by for some authorly banter.
Author links:
https://judithrossell.com/
Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need.
Title: Wakestone Hall
Author: Judith Rossell
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date: 22nd October 2018
ISBN: 9780733338205

http://www.neilgaiman.com/
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Title: Fortunately The Milk
Author: Neil Gaiman
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Date: 1st June 2014
ISBN: 9781408841792

To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
24 min
February 01, 2019 Episode 5: The Mavens review: The Mulberry Tree / Louisiana’s way / Allison Rushby Interview
Today on middle grade Mavens Julie reviews, "The Mulberry Tree," by Allison Rushby, and Pamela reviews, "Louisiana's Way," by Kate Di Camillo. Plus, Julie convinces Allison to join us for some authorly banter.
Author links:
http://allisonrushby.com/
Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need.
Title: The Mulberry Tree
Author: Allison Rushby
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Date: 1/07/2018
ISBN: 9781760650292
https://www.katedicamillo.com/books.html
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Title: Louisianna’s way home
Author: Kate Di Camillo
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Date: 02/10/2018
ISBN: 9781406385588
To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
35 min
January 24, 2019 Episode 4: The Mavens review: Frankie Fish / The girl with the broken wing
Episode 4: Today on middle grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Frankie Fish and the sonic suitcase," by Peter Helliar, and Julie reviews, "The girl with the broken wing," by Heather Dyer.
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Title: Frankie Fish And The Sonic Suitcase
Author: Peter Helliar
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
Date: 1st March 2017
ISBN: 9781760128494

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Title: The Girl With The Broken Wing
Author: Heather Dyer
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chicken House Books
Date: 1st February 2018
ISBN: 9781911490241
To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle

15 min
January 18, 2019 Episode 3: The Mavens review: Tarin of the mammoths / Sherlock, Lupin and me
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Tarin of the Mammoths," by Jo Sandhu and Julie reviews, "Sherlock, Lupin and me," by Irene Adler.
Author links:
http://www.josandhu.com/
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Title: Tarin of the Mammoths : The Exile book 1
Author: Jo Sandhu
Format: Paperback
Publisher : Penguin Books Australia
Date: 2 Feb 2017
ISBN: 9780143309376
To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
Also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
13 min
January 05, 2019 Episode 1 : What is Middle Grade plus reviews: Fearless Frederic / The Secret of the Night Train
What is middle grade? Julie asks insider expert Danielle Binks of Jacinta di Mase Literary Management. Plus Pamela reviews "Fearless Frederic," by Felice Arena and Julie reviews, "The Secret of the Night Train," by Sylvia Bishop.
Author links:
Danielle Binks of https://www.jacintadimase.com.au/
https://www.felicearena.com/
Want to request this book at your local library? Here’s the information you’ll need.
Title: Fearless Frederic
Author: Felice Arena
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
Date: 2nd April 2018
ISBN: 9780143786757
http://dkwlitagency.co.uk/authors/sylvia-bishop/
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Title: The Secret Of The Night Train
Author: Sylvia Bishop
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Date: 1st August 2018
ISBN: 9781407184401
To learn more about the Mavens, head on over to http://www.middlegradepodcast.com
Or to find Julie online drop by http://www.julieannegrassobooks.com
And for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.net
Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]
To learn what books are in the pipeline, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/middlegrademavens
And we love blabbering about books over at https://www.instagram.com/middle_grade_mavens_podcast/
And also on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GradeMiddle
28 min

About Middle Grade Mavens

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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor and home educator.