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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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74: Reading and Writing Help Process Our Own Thoughts and Emotions - Interview with author N. West Moss
I had such a fantastic time reading Birdy and then talking to the author N. West Moss about how she crafted this beautiful story! We talk about the benefits of journaling, how reading and writing…
73: Art Heals, Art Inspires, Art Brings Comfort During Times of Turmoil and Always - Claire Swinarski author interview
Claire Swinarski created a beauitiful historical fiction/contemporary middle grade book called Each and Every Spark. I had a wonderful time talking to her about this story, how important it is to…
72: Children's Books Create Conversations with Kids - Shifa Saltagi Safadi author interview
Children's stories can be fun, silly, entertaining, important, and thought-provoking all within one book. In this episode Shifa and I discuss both her chapter book series and her middle grade novel…
71: Newberry Honor Author Daniel Nayeri on his Award Winning Books and Graphic Novels
How do you pass the 'interview' to win the Newberry? How to keep a story short? And a whole lot of fun are in store for this middle grade author interview with Newberry Honor winner Daniel…
70: Connecting with Animals - Lynne Kelly Author Interview
What can you learn about yourself as you develop a relationship with another person? Or as you develop a relationship with an animal? How will you grow as an individual? Lynne Kelly's beautiful new…
69: The Importance of Relationships in the Children's Book Industry LeUyen Pham Illustrator Interview
LeUyen is the illustrator of The Princess in Black series written by Shannon and Dean Hale as well as other books with Shannon. She has been an illustrator for 30 years now with over 140 books…
68: Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2026 with Annisha Jeffries from Reading in the Middle Podcast
The last week of December Annisha from Reading in the Middle and I got together to talk about our most anticipated books of 2026. These are just some of the middle grade books that we are super…
67: Our Favorite Middle Grade Books of 2025 with Melissa Taylor and Karen Reeder
There were so many wonderful middle grade books released in 2025, and in this episode Melissa Taylor and I discuss just some of the best books of 2025 from our lists. Want to hear more of my favorite…
66: The Importance of Community in Life and Death, on Land and Sea - Meg Medina Author Interview
Meg Medina's newest middle grade book is a beautiful fantasy adventure about the relationship between a sea spirit and a unique living boy with a common goal. They may be from different worlds with…
65: Christmas Reindeer Bring Hope, Magic and Joy - Matt Tavares Dasher Picture Book Author Interview
Have you ever wondered why reindeer pull Santa's sleigh? The picture book Dasher provides a beautiful origin story families and schools will love to add to the seasonal readings. Matt Tavares has…
64: The Beauty of Novels in Verse Enhance the Way We Connect to Stories - Interview with Marcella Pixley
A captivating ghost story evolves into an intense family drama with strong themes of forgiveness, self-identity, and family. Neshama, this powerful novel in verse, brings all the feels of a middle…
63: Graphic Novels Make the Best Gifts - Tom Angleberger Author Interview BookHuddle
Don't take life too seriously, have some fun too! If you could spend all day doing what you loved most, what would it be? Would you write silly stories that get published into graphic novels? Middle…
62: The Power of Read Alouds and Why You Should Make Time for Them - Interview with Kate DiCamillo
Those who have experienced the magic of a read aloud know they are a must in every home and classroom. Reading to children is so important and in this interview Kate shares some of the reasons why we…
61: YOU Are Worth Embracing Exactly As You Are - Erin Soderberg Downing Middle Grade Author Interview
What happens when a group of extended family members who barely know each other spend a summer together on an island? Old family secrets arise. Is there a way to bridge old hurts and find ways to…
60: Remembering Our Veterans - Honor Flight by Jeff Gottesfeld Author Interview
A beautiful way to teach kids about Veterans Day is to use picture books and Jeff Gottesfeld has written some incredible ones with beautiful illustrations by Matt Tavares. In this interview I discuss…
59: Don't Fear the Graphic Novels - Interview with Middle Grade Author Brian Gonsar BookHuddle
Brian Gonsar's recently published graphic novel for middle grade readers is wonderfully spooky without being scary. In our interview we discuss not only the creation of Dracula's Brunch Club, but…
58: Kim and Penn Holderness Author Interview - A Picture Book For Everyone With ADHD and Without It!
Do you have ADHD? Does someone you love have ADHD? Do you know anyone at all who has ADHD (yes, you do!) Then this picture book, All You Can Be With ADHD, is for you. It is a powerful picture book…
57: Chris Grabenstein Middle Grade Author Interview - New Puzzle Book for Kids
Many reluctant readers are pulled in by an incredible middle grade puzzle book. In this episode Chris Grabenstein and I discuss his newest book, Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest. Readers who loved the…
56: Memories, Grief, and Magic - Middle Grade Author Interview C.M. Cornwell
Memories are an important part of our identities, but what happens when an individual loses some of their foundational memories? Could she get them back with the help of magic? In this episode we…
55: Middle Grade Author Interview with Kimberly Newton Fusco - It is OK to be the Quiet Kid
Quiet kids are often told to speak up. But Kimberly knows that it is ok to be the quiet kid. In The Secret of Honeycake a story unfolds about a quiet girl who grows in her own ways, learning to speak…
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BookHuddle with Readgab has published 74 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
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