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MG Book Party

Join middle grade authors Cheryl Caldwell and Heather Clark as we explore writing craft, demystify publication, highlight author journeys, promote child literacy, and celebrate good books.

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Author Grace Lin Talks Book Banning, Inclusivity, and Winning A Caldecott and a Newbery

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An Interview with MG Author Mae Respicio: Where we talk about Slime Recipes, Writing Journeys, and What We Can Control

An Interview with MG Author Mae Respicio: Where we talk about Slime Recipes, Writing Journeys, and What We Can Control

What's it like to write, publish, and promote a book a year? Here to tell us today is middle-grade author Mae Respicio, ... Read more

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