21: Kids Love to Read Novels in Verse! Interview with Jessica Vitalis

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 JessicaWebsite: http://jessicavitalis.comInstagram: @jessicavauthor https://www.instagram.com/jessicavauthor/Facebook: @jessicavauthor https://www.facebook.com/jessicavauthor/Bluesky: @jessicavitalis https://bsky.app/profile/jessicavitalis.bsky.socialUnsinkable Cayenne by Jessica Vitalishttps://www.amazon.com/Unsinkable-Cayenne-Jessica-Vitalis/dp/0063314452/Mid Air by Alicia D. Williams (Author), Danica Novgorodoff (Illustrator) https://www.amazon.com/Mid-Air-Alicia-D-Williams/dp/148146583X/Chapters 00:00 Meet author Jessica Vitalis and her newest book Unsinkable Cayenne02:49 How did Jessica come up with Cayenne’s story?07:22 Writing a novel in verseDo you have to be a poet?11:24 Developing friendships within stories16:03 What is next for Jessica19:35 What is something Jessica hopes readers take away from Unsinkable Cayenne21:56 Jessica’s book recommendation