Episode 164: Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth

E.L. Konigsburg’s Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth may have the longest title of any book covered on SSR so far, but that’s not the only special thing about it! This award-winning middle grade title also features unique characters, a relatable voice, and one fifth-grader’s journey to find friendship through witchcraft. Spooky! On Episode 164, Alli and her guest use Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth as a jumping-off point for conversations about toxic friendships, portrayals of race, the “not like other girls” trope, being mean to mean girls, Ayahuasca, and more.Trish Doller is the author of Float Plan and The Suite Spot. When she's not writing, Trish loves sailing, camping, and avoiding housework. She lives in southwest Florida with an opinionated herding dog and an ex-pirate. Find Trish on Twitter (@trishdoller) and Instagram (@trishdoller). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.