Chantel Acevedo's guest appearances

Chantel Acevedo

Late Night Library

ReadMore Podcast

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Remember Reading Podcast

AU Liberal Arts

Jacqueline Woodson

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Alice Faye

Alexia Arthurs

Walter Mosley

Rion Amilcar Scott

Edwidge Danticat

Richard Blanco

Claudia Rankine

Steve Brown

Nicole Dennis-Benn

Kira Madden

Natalia Sylvester

James McBride

Nicola Yoon

OwlTail

J.A. White

Mary Downing Hahn

There is much to be learned from stories, whether they feature ghosts, witches, or monsters, even when they scare us. It is the lessons learned in the face of darkness that make supernatural stories important for young readers. And, it is telling, that stories of ghosts and graveyards stay with us. They might cause us a bit of grief, but when we face them, we face ourselves, our fears, and our histories, and in confronting them we learn collaboration, problem-solving, empathy, and companionship.In this episode, we dredge up some Halloween spirit and examine our favorite graveyards and the ghosts that haunt them. J.A. White and Chantel Acevedo join the Queen of Tween Screams, Mary Downing Hahn to appreciate her supernatural classic, Wait Till Helen Comes. A self-proclaimed scaredy cat, Mary shares how the dysfunction of the family at the center of her book served to create an opening for a ghost to entice itself into a renewed existence. Mary, J.A., and Chantel unearth the dark secrets and histories of villains and ghastly beings to help readers understand that whatever haunts their nightmares just may hold an important lesson.To learn more about Mary Downing Hahn’s, J.A. White’s, or Chantel Acevedo’s books, visit harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/mary-downing-hahn harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/j-a-white harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/chantel-acevedoDo you have a story about how a classic book changed your life? Tweet @readingpod or email us at readingpod@harpercollins.com. Learn more at rememberreading.com. And, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.[1:58] Mary shares the frightful churchyard revelation that became/inspired Wait Till Helen Comes.[4:01] Chantel reflects on how Mary succinctly portrays the complex yet simple way many children think about death.[6:51] J.A. White believes the supernatural elements of Wait Till Helen Comes only add to the existing tension of the underlying family drama.[7:38] Mary shares how writing about a blended family adds conflict and makes her story relatable to young readers.[11:34] In The Curse of Spectacle Key, Chantel’s young characters are encouraged to feel free from the pressures of growing up and that loving and being loved is enough.[16:30] J.A. White loves the idea of budding young authors identifying with the plight of Alex from Nightbooks, and Gravebooks.[19:46] In their books, Mary, Chantel, and J.A. all explore the lurking pasts of their villains and how that history shapes their fears and actions.[21:21] In The Curse at Spectacle Key, the main character Frank has a mission to break the curse of the island and expose the hidden history of orphaned ghosts.[25:27] Mary recalls the many different responses she has received about Wait Till Helen Comes from 1986 when supernatural books were a point of debate.Continue Your Journey:JA White BooksChantel AcevedoHarperCollinsRemember Reading Podcast@ReadingPod on TwitterShareables:“It speaks about death in ways that are emotionally complex but also simple to grasp.” — Chantel Acevedo, author, The Curse on Spectacle Key“Sometimes I forget who I am writing for when I am caught up in writing. When I really get into the book it is almost like the story is telling itself.” — Mary Downing Hahn, author, Wait Till Helen Comes“She uses all these supernatural elements to augment the tension that is already there. I think that is my favorite type of supernatural story.” — J.A. White, author, Gravebooks on Mary Downing Hahn’s Wait Till Helen Comes“A ghost is the ultimate outsider.” — Mary Downing Hahn, author, Wait Till Helen Comes

There is much to be learned from stories, whether they feature ghosts, witches, or monsters, even when they scare us. It is the lessons learned in the face of darkness that make supernatural stories important for young readers. And, it is telling, that stories of ghosts and graveyards stay with us. They might cause us a bit of grief, but when we face them, we face ourselves, our fears, and our histories, and in confronting them we learn collaboration, problem-solving, empathy, and companionship. In this episode, we dredge up some Halloween spirit and examine our favorite graveyards and the ghosts that haunt them. J.A. White and Chantel Acevedo join the Queen of Tween Screams, Mary Downing Hahn to appreciate her supernatural classic, Wait Till Helen Comes. A self-proclaimed scaredy cat, Mary shares how the dysfunction of the family at the center of her book served to create an opening for a ghost to entice itself into a renewed existence. Mary, J.A., and Chantel unearth the dark secrets and histories of villains and ghastly beings to help readers understand that whatever haunts their nightmares just may hold an important lesson. To learn more about Mary Downing Hahn’s, J.A. White’s, or Chantel Acevedo’s books, visit <a href="http://harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/mary-downing-hahn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/mary-downing-hahn</a> <a href="http://harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/j-a-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/j-a-white</a> <a href="http://harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/chantel-acevedo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/chantel-acevedo</a> Do you have a story about how a classic book changed your life? Tweet @readingpod or email us at readingpod@harpercollins.com. Learn more at <a href="http://rememberreading.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rememberreading.com</a>. And, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. [1:58] Mary shares the frightful churchyard revelation that became/inspired Wait Till Helen Comes. [4:01] Chantel reflects on how Mary succinctly portrays the complex yet simple way many children think about death. [6:51] J.A. White believes the supernatural elements of Wait Till Helen Comes only add to the existing tension of the underlying family drama. [7:38] Mary shares how writing about a blended family adds conflict and makes her story relatable to young readers. [11:34] In The Curse of Spectacle Key, Chantel’s young characters are encouraged to feel free from the pressures of growing up and that loving and being loved is enough. [16:30] J.A. White loves the idea of budding young authors identifying with the plight of Alex from Nightbooks, and Gravebooks. [19:46] In their books, Mary, Chantel, and J.A. all explore the lurking pasts of their villains and how that history shapes their fears and actions. [21:21] In The Curse at Spectacle Key, the main character Frank has a mission to break the curse of the island and expose the hidden history of orphaned ghosts. [25:27] Mary recalls the many different responses she has received about Wait Till Helen Comes from 1986 when supernatural books were a point of debate. Continue Your Journey: JA White Books Chantel Acevedo HarperCollins Remember Reading Podcast @ReadingPod on Twitter Shareables: “It speaks about death in ways that are emotionally complex but also simple to grasp.” — Chantel Acevedo, author, The Curse on Spectacle Key “Sometimes I forget who I am writing for when I am caught up in writing. When I really get into the book it is almost like the story is telling itself.” — Mary Downing Hahn, author, Wait Till Helen Comes “She uses all these supernatural elements to augment the tension that is already there. I think that is my favorite type of supernatural story.” — J.A. White, author, Gravebooks on Mary Downing Hahn’s Wait Till Helen Comes “A ghost is the ultimate outsider.” — Mary Downing Hahn, author, Wait Till Helen Comes

Hauntingly Good Stories: Wait Till Helen Comes(ft. Mary Downing Hahn, Chantel Acevedo, & J.A. White)

Author Chantel Acevedo discusses her novel, The Distant Marvels, why some things must be written in Spanish rather than English and which book she didn't enjoy reading, but can't stop thinking about.

Episode 009 - Chantel Acevedo

Chantel Acevedo is an associate professor and Alumni Writer-in-Residence in the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts Department of English. She is co-editor of the Southern Humanities Review and helps organize the Auburn Writer's Conference. Acevedo was awarded an MFA from the University of Miami. Her 2005 novel Love and Ghost Stories won the Latino International Award for Best Historical Fiction. Now, her new novel is the winner of the 2012 Doris Bakwin Award for Writing by a Woman. A Falling Star tells the story of two families who came to the United States as part of the 1980 Mariel Boat Lift.Re:Research provides a look at the work that Auburn University College of Liberal Arts faculty do outside the classroom. Faculty research enhances knowledge and provides innovative solutions in a variety of fields and disciplines. It takes the form of books and journal articles, creative performances, art, and much, much more.Learn more at http://cla.auburn.edu.

Chantel Acevedo is an associate professor and Alumni Writer-in-Residence in the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts Department of English. She is co-editor of the Southern Humanities Review and helps organize the Auburn Writer's Conference. Acevedo was awarded an MFA from the University of Miami. Her 2005 novel Love and Ghost Stories won the Latino International Award for Best Historical Fiction. Now, her new novel is the winner of the 2012 Doris Bakwin Award for Writing by a Woman. A Falling Star tells the story of two families who came to the United States as part of the 1980 Mariel Boat Lift. Re:Research provides a look at the work that Auburn University College of Liberal Arts faculty do outside the classroom. Faculty research enhances knowledge and provides innovative solutions in a variety of fields and disciplines. It takes the form of books and journal articles, creative performances, art, and much, much more. Learn more at <a href="http://cla.auburn.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cla.auburn.edu</a>.

Re:Research | Chantel Acevedo | The 2012 Doris Bakwin Award for Writing by a Woman