The Reader’s Heart Podcast

The Reader's Heart | Guest: Katherine Marsh


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In this conversation, Jennifer LaGarde and Katherine Marsh discuss the power of children's literature and the influence it has on shaping readers' hearts. They explore Katherine's own reader's heart and how it informs her writing. They also delve into the themes and characters of Katherine's book, Medusa, and the importance of representation and empathy in literature. They discuss the challenges of getting kids to read and the need for books that cater to different reading levels and interests. Finally, they touch on Katherine's upcoming projects and the role of books in mother-daughter relationships.

Show notes, including a discount code for purchasing the books mentioned in this episode from Bookelicious, can be found here. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background
 
01:12 Katherine's Reader's Heart
 
05:02 The Importance of Middle Grade Literature
 
06:25 Representation and Empathy in Books
 
09:10 Book Talk: Medusa
 
16:10 The Characters of Medusa
 
21:32 Ava's Character Development
 
23:51 Mother-Daughter Relationships in Medusa
 
24:12 Medusa as a Read-Aloud
 
28:26 Writing for Different Reading Levels
 
29:22 Motivating Kids to Read
 
33:01 Upcoming Projects
 
36:06 Conclusion
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