EPISODE · Dec 6, 2023 · 40 MIN
Ep. 20: Kaija Langley on Writing a Middle Grade Novel-in-Verse
from Middle Grade Matters · host Shannon Balloon
On this episode, I talk with middle grade author Kaija Langley about her debut middle grade novel in verse The Order of Things, a heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss. We talk about Kaija's writing process, why she chose to write the Order of Things in verse, and incorporating music into a story.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Order of Things, by Kaija Langley.When Langston Dances, by Kaija Langley.Crossover, by Kwame Alexander.Freewater, by Amina Luqman-Dawson.For 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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On this episode, I talk with middle grade author Kaija Langley about her debut middle grade novel in verse The Order of Things, a heart-rending novel-in-verse about a girl beginning to learn it is possible to go on even after a great loss. We talk about Kaija's writing process, why she chose to write the Order of Things in verse, and incorporating music into a story. Books mentioned in this episode include: The Order of Things, by Kaija Langley.When Langston Dances, by Kaija Langley....
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