EPISODE · Jan 13, 2022 · 58 MIN
Episode 24: Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction With Claire Swinarski
from Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar · host Charity Hill
Join the conversation with author Claire Swinarski as we discuss how it is possible to write realistic, contemporary middle grade fiction--with a mainstream publisher--and still have content that points readers to truth and goodness. Claire shares how important it is to tackle tough topics with middle schoolers in a hopeful, virtuous, and non-boring way. We discuss What Happens Next and The Kate In Between. We consider the advantages of parenting in a style to either protect or to equip our children with their reading. Here is a booklist of great contemporary middle grade fiction!Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
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Join the conversation with author Claire Swinarski as we discuss how it is possible to write realistic, contemporary middle grade fiction--with a mainstream publisher--and still have content that points readers to truth and goodness. Claire shares how important it is to tackle tough topics with middle schoolers in a hopeful, virtuous, and non-boring way. We discuss What Happens Next and The Kate In Between. We consider the advantages of parenting in a style to either protect or to equip our c...
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