Book Spotlight: Under a Painted Sky and The Cure for Dreaming
It’s back. After a long fall/winter of having a baby and publishing a book, this quick episode is the first of many …
Episode Thirteen: World War One and the Meaning of Heroism: Interview with Paul Butler
In the third author interview, I talk with Paul Butler about his book, Hero. It’s set partly in World War I and partly …
Episode Twelve: Victory Gardens and Children’s Literature: Interview with Leigh Shearin
Quick announcement: If you try to get in touch with the show over the next few weeks but don’t get a response …
Episode Eleven: 1950s Hollywood and Justice Girl: Interview with Julian David Stone
Quick announcement: If you try to get in touch with the show over the next few weeks but don’t get a response …
Episode Nine: Historical Verse Novels from the Kansas Soddy to Vietnam
Today we spotlight two historical fiction verse novels for middle grade readers (ages 8 to 12, though many older readers may enjoy …
Episode Five: The Conquest of Wales and The Wicked and the Just
This week, we do our first historical fiction spotlight and talk about the history behind it. The show begins with the basics …