Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children’s literature now more than ever, the Reader’s Heart podcast captures conversations with authors and illustrators about children’s literature as a vehicle for empathy and joy in a dark world.
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Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children’s literature now more than ever, the Reader’s Heart podcast captures conversations with authors and illustrators about children’s literature as a vehicle for empathy and joy in a dark world.
In this episode, Jasmine Warga chats with Jennifer about the power of read alouds, using stories as conversation starters, and the importance of representation in literature. Jasmine shares her personal journey as a reader and writer, and how books helped her feel less alone. They also talk about Jasmine's latest book, A Rover's Story and her upcoming mystery novel set in an art museum: A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall. The conversation highlights the impact of books on readers' hearts and the need for diverse and engaging stories for middle grade readers.
Show notes and other information related to this episode (including a discount code from Bookelicious) can be found here.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reader's Heart
03:30 The Power of Read Alouds
06:36 Books as Conversation Starters
08:30 Using Stories to Bridge Chasms
09:23 Writing for Middle Grade Readers
14:34 Book Talk: Rover, A Rover Story
25:34 Writing Mysteries for Middle Grade Readers
29:51 Upcoming Projects
33:08 Conclusion
The Reader’s Heart Podcast
Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children’s literature now more than ever, the Reader’s Heart podcast captures conversations with authors and illustrators about children’s literature as a vehicle for empathy and joy in a dark world.
