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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 39 MIN

73: Art Heals, Art Inspires, Art Brings Comfort During Times of Turmoil and Always - Claire Swinarski author interview

from BookHuddle with Readgab · host Karen Reeder

Claire Swinarski created a beauitiful historical fiction/contemporary middle grade book called Each and Every Spark. I had a wonderful time talking to her about this story, how important it is to have good art during hard times and researching/creating a work of historical fiction. Also, we love good food!Find author Claire Swinarski https://www.claireswinarski.com/https://www.instagram.com/claireswinarski/Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski https://www.amazon.com/Each-Every-Spark-Claire-Swinarski/dp/0063321785/The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman https://www.amazon.com/Blackbird-Girls-Anne-Blankman/dp/1984837354/Chapters00:00 Meet middle grade author Claire Swinarski04:19 What is Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski about?06:47 Why did Claire have art as a theme in this historical fiction book??How art is still important when the world is in turmoil?Appreciating art and what it can inspire others to do14:18 What led Claire to write historical fiction?17:01 Claire’s research for writing Each and Every SparkAnd What impacted her writing as she was in Paris19:23 Did anything surprise Claire in her research?22:03 What is Claire’s favorite French pastry?24:09 Character development with two very different people in two different time lines29:10 What advice would Claire’s characters give to young readers?31:16 what is best for the whole family unit35:26 What is next for Claire Swinarski as an author?37:28 Claire’s book recommendation

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Claire Swinarski created a beauitiful historical fiction/contemporary middle grade book called Each and Every Spark. I had a wonderful time talking to her about this story, how important it is to have good art during hard times and researching/creating a work of historical fiction. Also, we love good food! Find author Claire Swinarski https://www.claireswinarski.com/ https://www.instagram.com/claireswinarski/ Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski https://www.amazon.com/Each-Every-Spark-Cl...

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