Oh My Word!

Framed! Crime Fighting Series by James Ponti is a fun middle grade read and pretty clean, too!

Tune in for more!

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BONUS! Episode with Middle Grade author Ernesto Cisneros!

Tune in to hear about his journey to publication, including his switch from YA to MG during which he chucked off expectations and finally found his voice. And that's just one part of all he has to share!

Find out more about Ernesto at https://www.ernestocisneros.com/

Carousel is a classic Broadway musical, not least because it's from the celebrated Rodgers & Hammerstein.

But even such a talented, unequaled pair can write a story that causes us to clutch our pearls!

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BONUS! Episode with Young Adult author and obstacle course pro Heather Buchta!

Tune in to hear more her journey to publishing, including her unexpected big break, writing for YA, and more!

Find out more about Heather at https://heatherbuchta.com

Notice anything different about our episodes?

That's right, WE HAVE THEME MUSIC!

But where did it come from? Who created such superior sounds? How doth one maintain such mellifluous melody?

Well, we've smuggled someone into the basement so he can tell you all about it himself!

Listeners, we humbly present, Tim Burke.

For more about Tim, visit www.timburketales.com

Even with all the peril, Gordon Korman's Island Series manages to be a relatively clean Middle Grade read and great adventure, too. And yet, as to be expected, pearls will be clutched! Tune in to find out why...

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BONUS! Episode with English teacher Naomi Grossman, who shares her love for English literature, the necessity/advantages of writing and reading skills, the joys of being immersed in a story and a character's mind, her approach to teaching Shane by Jack Schaefer, and more!

The "Six of Crows" and "Crooked Kingdom" duology gets high marks for entertainment value, but be warned, many pearls will be clutched on this adventure!

BONUS! Episode with Picture Book and Middle Grade author (publisher, presenter, editor) Scott Sussman!

Tune in as we chat about so many parts of KidLit, including, but not limited to, the constant climb that is writing and editing, the benefits of constructive criticism, the hustle of self-publishing, and more!

Find out more about Scott at https://scottsussmanbooks.com/

"Come From Away" was a big hit when the curtains opened on the stage, and for good reason, too.

A unique perspective of 9-11 as it focused on the silver lining that was Gander, Newfoundland.