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Humor, Story, and the Magic of Middle Grade with Gordon Korman (E162)

EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 44 MIN

Humor, Story, and the Magic of Middle Grade with Gordon Korman (E162)

from Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations · host Kara Infante/Gordon Korman

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Gordon Korman, a true legend in the middle grade world. With over 100 books under his belt (106, to be exact!), Gordon has something for every young reader—from the most reluctant to the endlessly curious.His latest release, Snoop, follows a screen-obsessed boy who finds himself grounded—and discovers that life gets trickier when screens are all you have. Gordon shares how he began his writing career at age 14, what keeps him excited about writing for middle grade, and why he believes humor and the right book at the right time can completely change a child’s reading life.Episode Highlights:Gordon’s unexpected milestone of hitting 100 books—and how kids helped him see its impact.Why middle grade is the most powerful age to reach readers.The inspiration behind his latest novel, Snoop.How humor helps kids learn, connect, and grow.Encouragement for parents of reluctant readers—and why it only takes one “yes” book to spark a love of reading.This is a fun, thoughtful, and inspiring conversation for anyone who loves books, works with kids, or just wants to remember the magic of finding that book.Connect with Gordon Korman:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:The Fort by Gordon KormanRearview Window by Alfred HitchcockIsland Trilogy by Gordon KormanSuperfudge by Judy BlumeWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsInto Thin Air by Jon KrakauerThe Hallmarked Man by Robert GalbraithBook FlightTales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy BlumeJack Henry books by Jack GantosThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

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