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Her latest book, Secrets of the Broken House, is now available and features small-town secrets, clever kids, and gripping twists.
If you love stories with humor and clues to solve, this episode is for you.
Join host Annisha Jeffries for an engaging interview with bestselling author Megan McDonald, and the creation process of her latest caper-style series, Bunny and Clyde On the Lam (Book 2 of the Bunny & Clyde series, scheduled for release on February 3, 2026). Published by Candlewick Press
I’ll be speaking with Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author, two-time Newbery Medal winner, and Newbery Honor recipient. Her classic Because of Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and we’ll also dive into her latest novel, Lost Evangeline.
#CallingCaldecott: Annisha Jeffries on DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK) by @joycesidman.bsky.social; illus. by Melissa Sweet ( @clarionbooks.bsky.social / @harperkids.bsky.social ): "The illustrations extend the poems’ meaning and reward close looking and rereading" www.hbook.com/story/dear-a...
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Hold on to your astro caps! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator @tomangleberger.bsky.social (creator of Origami Yoda) is back with not one but two fresh releases:
Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel
Two-Headed Chicken 3: Chaos in the Cosmic Library
It's a great conversation.🐓 🦕
I’ll be speaking with Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author, two-time Newbery Medal winner, and Newbery Honor recipient. Her classic Because of Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and we’ll also dive into her latest novel, Lost Evangeline.
Author Kevin Garone joins me on Reading in the Middle to discuss his hilarious yet slightly terrifying middle-grade series, I Know What UFO Did Last Summer, as well as his latest book.
Night of the Living Toilet Paper.
Green background with gold glitter scattered across the bottom. At the top is the Lee & Low Books logo, with text below it that reads, "On Shelves October 21, 2025." The book covers for Fall of the Fireflies / El otoño de las luciérnagas sit below, with a quote underneath them that says, "A rich, mythic story about selfhood and soul-deep family ties." The quote is preceded by a gold star and is attributed to, "—Kirkus Reviews, starred review."
✨Return to the world of Summer of the Mariposas with award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall’s kick-off to the Seasons of Sisterhood trilogy — Fall of the Fireflies!
🎉Releasing 10.21.25 & available for pre-order now!
🎬Watch the trailer: www.instagram.com/reel/DNYMuIO...
From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Illustrator winner C. G. Esperanza by @armyvet5.bsky.social: "C. G. brings Black culture to life, letting his characters show up + show out on every page" www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25
Bonus Episode: ALA Rewind!
Join me at the Podcast Pavilion during the ALA Annual, where I spoke with award-winning journalist and author Kitty Felde. We explored The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, covering Capitol Hill legends and integrating civics into exciting middle-grade stories.
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In this episode, I chat with author and poet @kewrites.bsky.social Lewis about his hilarious new picture book, Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane. What started as a chaotic travel nightmare turned into a laugh-out-loud story full of rhythm, mischief, and heart.
Join me and fellow Newbery- winning author Kwame Alexander for our nationwide tour to promote our new book J vs K!
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