BookHuddle with Readgab

In this episode we discuss themes from the amazing New York Times best seller, The Gate, The Girl And The Dragon by middle grade author Grace Lin. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/qUHRchnB8Cw?si=V1yY1LZVd5TKa4TU Find author Grace Lin https://gracelin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pacylin/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGraceLin/ https://www.youtube.com/user/gracepacy #middlegrad...

We are joined by middle grade author Allie Millington to discuss her most recent book, Once for Yes. We talk about how she writes from unique perspectives including those of an old building and a typewriter. We also discuss the importance of community, the need for other people in our lives, why everyone needs to be seen, and the importance of imagination.  Find author Allie Millington https://www...

Middle grade author, Ben Guterson, joins us to discuss his newest book, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine. If you love a good mystery and solving puzzles while reading a story, the World-Famous Nine is for you. Like many authors, Ben's main goal with his books is to entertain, but we also find some deeper thoughts within the pages of this magical adventure. We discuss willpower, what it mea...

What if there was a school where every person was welcome? From all backgrounds. Where diversity in all of its forms is truly seen. Middle grade author, Dhonielle Clayton, joins us to discuss her incredible series, The Conjureverse. The New York Times bestselling series currently has three books out and includes some amazing themes that kids and adults will love.  Find Dhonielle Clayton https://ww...

Summer is the perfect time to read scary stories! Wendy's middle grade spooky story, Stage Fright, is such a great book for older kids and adults alike. Find it anywhere books are sold, including Walmart, as it is one of their Summer Reading 2025 Book Picks this year. Check out this video next for more great books to read https://youtu.be/rLeZPIxylLw?si=wklo_h8O3Sb-cWnG Find middle grade auth...

Stuart Gibbs newest book, FunJungle: All Ears, just came out and it is not only such a FUN book, it also has some powerful themes. For instance, can you have respect for someone who feels differently on a subject that you are passionate about? Find out Stuart Gibbs thoughts in this interview.  Find middle grade author Stuart Gibbs https://stuartgibbs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stuartgibbs1/ Fu...

What if you couldn't remember several years of your life? What effect would that have on you? What would happen if you could get those memories back? Dana Robertson takes us on a fantastical adventure that has been compared The Goonies and The Chronicles of Narnia.  Find author Dana Robertson Author Website link: www.danarobertsonbooks.com  Publisher Website link: Abandoned Theater, The from...

Middle Grade author, Bobbie Pyron, absolutely wowed me with her newest book, Octopus Moon. This powerful novel in verse, about a preteen learning to understand and confront her depression, is a book that you will want on your shelves. Mental health book for kids.  For more powerfully emotional books check out this author interview next https://youtu.be/7G8EtuaYHmc?si=BH7P9aizlIxUVGjr #middlegradeb...

Children make the best artists. Children make the best writers. And singers. And every other type of creators. Partly because they don't worry about the "rules." Partly because they aren't limited by fears. I was so touched by Lauren Wolk's beautiful new middle grade story about three creators who are becoming themselves, stepping into their own creativity, growing as peop...

Considering the other side of a story and why that is important in healthy relationships. How do we walk in someone else's shoes? And why? Why is forgiveness important? Why is family important? How can we go about healing broken relationships through forgiveness? In this episode of Book Huddle you get to hear how middle grade author, Sydney Dunlap, answers some of these tricky questions with...

Two of the major themes of Kevin Garone's I Know What UFO Did Last Summer are friendship and being true to who you are. Sometimes it can feel difficult to accomplish both, but his main characters show us that this is possible.  Find middle grade author, Kevin Garone https://www.kevingarone.com/ www.facebook.com/kevingaroneauthor www.instagram.com/kevingaroneauthor  I Know What UFO Did Last Su...

What if you wrote a letter to the past and the past wrote back? In this episode middle grade author, Carolyn Mackler, talks about using letters for two kids who are getting bullied to make connections and help each other through their challenges. Bullying is such a hard topic and there are powerful children's books for adults to help kids understand what they can do about bullies.  BookHuddle...

Philippa Leathley's astounding new middle grade fantasy challenges readers to be the ones to discover their own personalities and futures. When kids are 10 years old they are given a tattoo that helps determine their fate. But is your destiny really something that is determined by magic or can you create your own path? This episode will present some wonderful themes and thoughts that you can...

What if you could live forever? Would there be any problems with that? In this episode Stacy discusses themes from her middle grade series, The Evers: Forever Twelve and Never Thirteen. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/4O1-rLzWXRo?si=2o6PwgZII7hWLHJC Find Stacy McAnulty https://www.stacymcanulty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stacymcanulty https://www.threads.net/@UCNDKD7l2KuSE2d...

In today's throwback we hear from the hosts of the original Middle Grade March readathon. Eight years ago two bookish gals decided to start a month long reading challenge to encourage adults to read more middle grade books. In the interview we find out why the three hosts love middle grade books, why adults should read more children's books, and how you can use the readathon to help fost...

R.M. Romero is an international bestselling author of mulitple books for children. In the Tale of the Flying Forest she composes a beautiful fantastical world where the magic system is based in Jewish songs and prayers.  Find R.M. Romero  Website: http://rmromero.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rmromeroauthor.bsky.social Instagram: @rmromeroauthor  The Tale of the Flying Forest by R.M. Rome...

It is often hard to figure out how to bring up heavy topics with kids. In this episode of BookHuddle bestselling middle grade author, Christina Wyman, and I discuss how we can use children's literature to discuss hard topics.  Find Christina Wyman https://christinawymanbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/christina.wyman.books

Social/Emotional Learning is such an important topic in homes and schools so I am excited to share this throwback episode that was previously only available on my YouTube channel, Readgab. Find Author Sheree Elaine  https://youtube.com/@shereeelaineauthor?si=hfbqm-nHLsv_jgfW https://www.instagram.com/shereeelaineauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086506064842&paipv=0&eav=Af...

In this throwback episode from March 2023, New York Times Bestselling middle grade author Brandon Mull shares about his books Candy Shop War , Beyonders , and Fablehaven . I thought this was the perfect time to pull an episode that was previously only available on my YouTube channel because in just over a month from now Brandon Mull will be releasing a new story featuring Newel and Doren who are s...

What makes a kid want to read a book? An enticing cover? A great title? A good mystery? Something else? In this episode we discuss with middle grade author, Janet Sumner Johnson, some of the things that kids love about her high stakes mystery books, Winterton Deception.  Find Janet Sumner Johnson here  Website: http://janetsumnerjohnson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsVerbose Instagram: https:...

Novels in verse have taken the children's literary world by storm these last few years and is it any wonder with how captivating and consumable they are?!? In today's episode I am joined by middle grade author, Jessica Vitalis, to discuss crafting a compelling novel in verse with powerful themes. Where to find Jessica Website: http://jessicavitalis.com Instagram: @jessicavauthor https://...

Content creator and author Mr. Colby Sharp joins me today to discuss some of our favorite children's books released in the 2024 year. While it was impossible to pick the top 10 middle grade books published this year, we both choose some of our very favorites and had a fantastic time discussing them. The books we talk about in this video are just SOME of the best books for kids in 2024. If you...

Dragons and WWII?? Ummm, yes please! In today's episode you get to hear all about this Sam Subity's amazing new book, Valor Wings.  Find more about middle grade author Sam Subity https://www.samsubity.com/ Socials:  https://www.facebook.com/SamSubityAuthor https://bsky.app/profile/subity.bsky.social  https://x.com/sjsubity https://www.instagram.com/sjsubity Discover the Valor Wings educa...

Accomplished authors, Joanne Levy and Marissa Meyer, teamed up to bring the world a heartwarming story reminiscent of the parent trap where twins swap places to discover each other's holidays. Find Joanne and Marissa  https://www.instagram.com/marissameyerauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/joanne_levy_/ https://www.joannelevy.com/ https://www.marissameyer.com/ Buy the book! https://www.amazon....

Have you ever heard of Cybils? The Children's and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary Awards.  Have you ever wondered how which books win which awards? In this interview you can find out how the Cybils Awards process works.  Find out more about the Cybils Awards https://www.cybils.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CybilsAwards https://www.instagram.com/cybilsawards/ https://x.com/CybilsAwards...