In this heartwarming episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries is joined by award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to talk about Operation Sisterhood and its brand-new sequel, Stealing the Show!

Set in a Harlem brownstone filled with music, creativity, and the chaos of a blended family, these two novels follow Bo and Sunday as they navigate friendship, change, community, and what it means to belong truly

Olugbemisola shares the inspiration behind Bo’s quiet strength, Sunday’s creative voice, and why joy, family, and sisterhood are at the heart of both books.

Whether you’re a reader, a teacher, or a parent, this episode is a love letter to growing up, stepping into the spotlight, and becoming exactly who you’re meant to be.