Ep. 5: Kate Albus on Writing History into Middle Grade

On this episode, I talk with author Kate Albus about her latest middle grade book, Nothing Else But Miracles, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and recipient of a Publisher's Weekly starred review  We also talk about Kate's method of drafting (she's a pantser), how she incorporates history into her stories, and the importance of finding your people. Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:Nothing Else But Miracles, by Kate AlbusNothing Else But Miracles (Audiobook), by Kate AlbusA Place to Hang the Moon, by Kate AlbusA Place to Hang the Moon (Audiobook), by Kate AlbusOn Writing, by Stephen KingOn Writing (Audiobook), by Stephen KingKate Albus on Kidlit.TVFor 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!).