Ep. 87: Katherine Marsh (the Medusa series) on Monsters, Myths, and a Girl Protagonist

In this episode, author Katherine Marsh discusses her Medusa series, focusing on themes of empowerment and representation for young girls in literature. She shares insights into her writing process, the importance of world-building, and her research into Greek mythology. Katherine also reflects on her journey as a writer, the evolution of middle grade literature, and offers advice for aspiring writers.From the Publisher: From National Book Award finalist Katherine Marsh: Percy Jackson meets Wednesday in this fantastical adventure series about 12-year-old Ava, who attends a boarding school for the descendants of Greek monsters and uncovers a terrible secret that could change the world forever.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!).