We were thrilled to sit down with Danielle Binks to talk all about her latest novel, Six Summers of Tash and Leopold: a big, hopeful, coming-of-age middle-grade book that features complicated families and life-changing summers. The novel follows the titular characters as they deal with difficult life transitions and school can't (a.k.a. school refusal). Danielle chats about the therapeutic nature of writing, and reflects on the different expectations we place on children and adults when it comes to facing anxieties. Content notes for this episode: anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, agoraphobia, pet loss. Find Novel Feelings via: * Our website [https://novelfeelings.com/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/novel_feelings/] * Join our 2024 Reading Challenge on The Storygraph [https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/5e4e0083-8d80-41e9-ab4b-648a9422fa9b]. Has Novel Feelings entertained you, or taught you something? Show your support with a once-off donation by buying us a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/novel_feelings]. All proceeds go towards making the show stronger and more sustainable for the future. Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.