BookHuddle with Readgab

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Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life. 

  1. 91: The Importance of Failure - Interview with Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow

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    91: The Importance of Failure - Interview with Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow

    No one likes to fail. It isn’t fun. But it is how we grow. The way authors Kate and Nate illustrated this powerful theme while providing an entertaining story fascinated me and I am so thrilled that they joined me in this podcast episode to discuss it. I love all that I learned about their creation and the thoughts that went into Confessions of a Mango. There is so much more to the story than the importance of failure and I hope that you will enjoy hearing about it all in this episode and then go out and buy this amazing book! Find authors Kate and Nate https://kateandnatebooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofamango Confessions of a Mango by Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Mango-Kate-Lumsden/dp/0316586072/ Space Case by Stuart Gibbs https://www.amazon.com/Space-Case-Moon-Base-Alpha/dp/1442494867/ Ramona books by Beverly Cleary https://www.amazon.com/Ramona-Collection-Vol-Beezus-Father/dp/0061246476/ Frindle by Andrew Clements https://www.amazon.com/Frindle-Andrew-Clements/dp/0689818769/ Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Tree-Lynda-Mullaly-Hunt/dp/0142426423/ Chapters 00:00 Meet authors Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow 04:56 What is Confessions of a Mango by Kate and Nate about? 07:03 How did Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow become a writing team? 09:27 Did Kate base the main characters on both her and her brother? 11:14 How to help kids see their strengths? 16:17 The importance of failure 24:38 How did the mango come into their story? 26:10 What other fun elements did Kate and Nate add into their book? 29:18 What influence did the authors have on the cover of their book? 32:03 Overachievement culture in schools 37:43 What is next for author duo Kate and Nate? 41:00 Nate and Kate’s book recommendations 44:14 What to read next if you loved Confessions of a Mango

    47 Min.
  2. 90: Stories of Resistance and Resilience with Maria Dolores Aguila - Middle Grade Author Interview

    20. Juni

    90: Stories of Resistance and Resilience with Maria Dolores Aguila - Middle Grade Author Interview

    Maria Dolores Aguila is both a picture book and middle grade author of historical fiction. Her novel in verse, A Sea of Lemon Trees won both a Newberry Honor and Pura Belpre Honor. Find out how this book has changed her and more in today's episode.  Find author Maria Dolores Aguila https://mariadoloresaguila.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maria.d.aguila/ A Sea of Lemon Trees by Maria Dolores Aguila The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Lemon-Trees-Corrido-Roberto/dp/1250342619/ Chapters 00:00 Meet author Maria Dolores Aguila 02:29 What is A Sea of Lemon Trees The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez about? 04:17 Why did Maria decide to use a real person from history for her middle grade historical fiction novel in verse? 05:07 What inspired Maria to write A Sea of Lemon Trees? 07:35 Why did Maria decide to make her debut middle grade a novel in verse? 10:05 What was it like to research for a middle grade historical fiction? 11:56 What was the most exciting thing to discover while researching for A Sea of Lemon Trees? 13:08 What made Maria most emotional when writing A Sea of Lemon Trees? 14:52 Is Maria the same person she was when she started writing A Sea of Lemon Trees? How does writing a story change a person? 18:05 What is personal for Maria in A Sea of Lemon Trees? 19:39 How Maria came up with the title for A Sea of Lemon Trees 20:37 Was Maria involved in the creation of the cover for A Sea of Lemon Trees? 21:50 What does author Maria hope that A Sea of Lemon Trees will do for readers? 23:28 What is next for author Maria Dolores Aguila? 24:40 Maria’s book recommendation 25:20 Maria’s comp titles for A Sea of Lemon Trees

    26 Min.
  3. 89: The Importance of Disability Representation in Books For Kids - Author Interview Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka

    7. Juni

    89: The Importance of Disability Representation in Books For Kids - Author Interview Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka

    When Diane Debrovner decided to write a middle grade book about a character with blind parents she decided that she would like a coauthor and so she approached her friend Stacy Cervenka. Stacy adds her unique perspective with her blindness and the experiences she knows about many other individuals. Diane also brings us an animal's point of view as many chapters in the book are told from the persective of a guide dog. While we sometimes get disability representation in the main character in middle grade books, Roxie in Color brings us disability representation in the parents of the main character. Find authors Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka https://stacycervenka.com/ https://www.dianedebrovner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diane.debrovner/ https://www.instagram.com/stacycervenka/ Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka https://www.amazon.com/Roxie-Color-Diane-Debrovner/dp/1536246603/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Chapters 00:00 Meet authors Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka 03:46 What is Roxie in Color about? 04:47 How Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka become writing partners to coauthor Roxie in Color? 06:56 How Stacy and Diane decided to share their words through story? 12:13 What do the authors hope that sighted people will get from reading Roxie in Color? 13:59 What do the authors hope that a blind person will get from reading Roxie in Color? 18:18 What benefits do the authors hope that mixed families, where some members are sighted and some are blind, will get from reading Roxie in Color? 20:39 Is it appropriate to ask a blind person about their blindness? And how to go about these conversations? 30:28 Where can you get information about blind people? 32:25 How to help blind kids with their expectations for themselves? And how to help adults have high expectations for blind people as well? 35:12 A dog’s point of view in Roxie in color. Blind people and guide dogs. 42:55 Diane and Stacy’s book recommendations.

    45 Min.
  4. 88: The Power of Curiosity - Picture Book Author and Illustrator Interview Matthew Cordell

    5. Juni

    88: The Power of Curiosity - Picture Book Author and Illustrator Interview Matthew Cordell

    Caldecott Award Winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell talks about the importance of curiosity and how this trait features in his newest picture book, 102. I was so surprised to discover that the brilliantly illustrated picture book was drawn with a multi-color pen. Learn more about this fascinating creator in today's interview.  Find Matthew Cordell https://www.matthewcordell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cordell_matthew/ https://www.facebook.com/cordellmatthew 102 by Matthew Cordell https://www.amazon.com/102-Matthew-Cordell/dp/0316580953/ A Potion a Powder and a Little Bit of Magic or Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm a Story Out of Order by Philip Stead https://www.amazon.com/Potion-Powder-Little-Bit-Magic/dp/0823458091/ Chapters  00:00 Meet picture book author and illustrator Matthew Cordell 05:21 What is the picture book, 102 by Matthew Cordell, about ? 09:30 How Matthew Cordell created the story and pictures for 102 15:28 How Matthew goes about writing the text for his picture books? 18:19 The multi-colored pen Matthew used to illustrate 102 29:28 Believe the Unbelievable - how to help kids do this 32:35 What is next for author and illustrator Matthew Cordell 34:20 Matthew’s book recommendation

    38 Min.
  5. 87: All the Worst and All the Best of Writing for Kids - PJ Gardner Middle Grade Author Interview

    30. Mai

    87: All the Worst and All the Best of Writing for Kids - PJ Gardner Middle Grade Author Interview

    Have you ever wondered about the greatest aspects about being an author? Or about the lowest moments? While discussing PJ Gardner's newest book I thought it was the perfect time to delve into some of these questions since the title of this book is: Worst in Show. Find author PJ Gardner https://www.pjgardnerswitzer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pjgardnerswitzer/ Worst in Show by PJ Gardner https://www.amazon.com/Worst-Show-PJ-Gardner/dp/0063134764/ Reach by Celesta Rimington https://www.amazon.com/Reach-Celesta-Rimington/dp/0593860306/ Monster Tree by Sarah Allen https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Tree-Sarah-Allen/dp/0374390975/ Chapters 00:00 Meet middle grade author PJ Gardner 07:22 What is Worst in Show by PJ Gardner about? 11:26 What was the worst part about writing the book Worst in Show? 12:55 The best part about writing Worst in Show? 13:44 What is the worst part about being a writer? 14:54 What is the best part about being a writer or author? 15:38 What is the worst review someone has given one of your books? 20:20 The best feedback or review you have ever received on a book you wrote? 22:03 Worst and best things about dogs? Worst and best things about ferrets and weasels? 25:03 The worst and best things about friendship? 26:13 The worst and best things about fashion? 27:45 The worst and best things about food? 29:39 What was the worst thing about starting a career as a traditionally published author? 32:21 The worst and best things about starting a brand new book? 35:05 The worst and best things about attending writers conferences? 37:05 What is next for author PJ Gardner? 38:53 PJ’s book recommendations

    42 Min.

  6. 14. Mai

    86: Accidentally Becoming an Illustrator with Carmen Mok

    Chapters 00:00 Meet illustrator Carmen Mok 02:48 How did Carmen Mok get into illustrating books 05:15 What made Carmen want to stay in illustration? 08:39 Carmen’s process from start to finish for when her illustrations are in a published work 12:16 How the art directors feedback effects Carmen’s illustrations 13:53 After Carmen receives the manuscript what does she do to enhance the story through illustrations? 15:14 What is Carmen’s hope that readers notice about images throughout Orris and Timble? 17:26 Working with Kate DiCamillo 19:56 One of Carmen’s favorite images she created for Orris and Timble 22:17 Has anything surprised Carmen in her journey as an illustrator? 25:10 How does Carmen continue to grow as an artist? 30:38 What is next for creator Carmen Mok? 28:40 Carmen’s book recommendation

    31 Min.
  7. 85: Teens Crave Mysteries and Thrillers - Interview with YA Author April Henry

    13. Mai

    85: Teens Crave Mysteries and Thrillers - Interview with YA Author April Henry

    Bring on the high stakes tension! April Henry is a New York Times bestelling author of young adult and adult fiction books. In this episode we discuss her 32nd book, In the Blood. What is it like to go all in researching for these thrillers and what are some of April's experiences with writing them.  Find author April Henry https://www.aprilhenry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aprilhenrybooks/ In the Blood by April Henry https://www.amazon.com/Blood-April-Henry/dp/0316586218/ That's Not My Name: A Pulse-Pounding YA Thriller of Secrets, Lies, and Betrayal by Megan Lally https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Not-Name-Megan-Lally/dp/1728270111/ Chapters 00:00 Meet author April Henry 04:42 What is In The Blood by April Henry about? 06:33 Researching for In the Blood 14:27 Are April’s stories ever based on real stories? 16:53 The main character is a writer, how is April’s writing like her own character’s experiences  19:00 Who is April’s first reader when she finishes a draft? 20:37 Reader’s reactions that April loves? 21:46 Why do readers love thrillers and books with high tension? 23:57 When April was a child she sent a story to Roald Dahl and it was published in a magazine 28:08 What is next for author April Henry? 29:59 April’s book recommendation

    32 Min.
  8. 84: Hawaiian Legend Turned Into a Middle Grade Fantastical Adventure - Malia Maunakea Author Interview

    10. Mai

    84: Hawaiian Legend Turned Into a Middle Grade Fantastical Adventure - Malia Maunakea Author Interview

    Do your readers love fantastical shapeshifter books? Werewolves? Vampires? Sharks? Malia Maunakea joins us to talk about her newest middle grade fantasy based on Hawaiian legends. The Shark Prince is about a boy cursed to transform into a shark. You decide if it is a curse or a blessing.  Find author Malia Maunakea  https://www.maliamaunakea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maliamaunakea/ https://www.tiktok.com/@maliamaunakea The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Prince-Malia-Maunakea/dp/0593890728/ Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea https://www.amazon.com/Lei-Fire-Goddess-Malia-Maunakea/dp/0593522036/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Lei and the Legends book 2 Lei and the Invisible Island https://www.amazon.com/Lei-Invisible-Island-Legends/dp/0593522052/ Clairboyance by Kristiana Kahakauwila https://www.amazon.com/Clairboyance-Kristiana-Kahakauwila/dp/0063045362/ Chapters 00:00 Meet author Malia Maunakea 05:28 What is the Shark Prince about? 07:10 Did you know you wanted to be a writer? Did you know you wanted to write fantasy? 09:01 Is the Shark Prince based on a real Hawaiian legend? 11:41 Pitching the Shark Prince to people who aren’t familiar with the legend or aren’t fantasy lovers. Using books to talk to your kids. 21:52 Themes of friendship 25:02 What is next for author Malia Maunakea 28:28 Malia’s book recommendation

    30 Min.
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Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life. 

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