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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2023 · 50 MIN

Ep. 2: Claire Swinarski on Balancing Realism and Hope in Middle Grade

from Middle Grade Matters · host Shannon Balloon

In this episode, I talk with author Claire Swinarski about her latest middle grade book, What Happened to Rachel Riley.  We dive deep into topics addressed by the book including sexual harassment and standing up for what's right, and we talk about her writing career from how she got started, to finding an agent, to publishing her first book. Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:What Happened to Rachel Riley, by Claire SwinarskiStoryfix. https://storyfix.com/Read-Aloud-Revival podcastLetters from Camp podcast seriesFor bonus content and  info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

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In this episode, I talk with author Claire Swinarski about her latest middle grade book, What Happened to Rachel Riley. We dive deep into topics addressed by the book including sexual harassment and standing up for what's right, and we talk about her writing career from how she got started, to finding an agent, to publishing her first book. Books and resources mentioned in this episode include: What Happened to Rachel Riley, by Claire SwinarskiStoryfix. https://storyfix.com/Rea...

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