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Middle Grade Mavens
by Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman
The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor and home educator. #LoveOzMg
Episodes
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Episode 135 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 135 In this episode:The Wild Unknown by Emily Gale, published by @text_publishing The Witch Who Couldn’t Spell by Jess Galatola and Lu Baker, published by @larrikinhouse The Callers 3: The Journey Home by Kiah Thomas, published by @harperkidsau Connected by RA Stephens and Tamlyn Teow,...
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Episode 134 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:We absolutely GUSH over: The Prime Minister Problem by Brenton Cullen, published by @riveted_press Girls Like by Katrina Germein and Deb Hudson, published by @midnightsunpublishing Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley, published by @allenandunwin Audrey Skips by Andrew Rowe…
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Episode 133 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 133 In this episode: Bendable by Kelly Brodie-Brown and Tommy Doyle, published by @scholastic_au Gnoming About: Tree Mail Adventure by Liv Lorkin Villain: Respawn by Adrian Beck, published by @scholastic_au Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton, published by...
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Episode 132 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 132: we chat about... A Murder is Going Down by Kate Emery, published by @allenandunwin The Midnight Chew by Sally Morgan and Karen Blair, published by @fremantlepress Omnibird by Giselle Clarkson, published by @geckopressThe Story Writer’s Handbook by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by...
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Episode 131 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode we talk about... The Keeper of the Octopus by Neridah McMullin, published by @walkerbooksaus Emmie Builds Something New by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, published by @affirmpress The Thing About Christmas by Jo Dabrowski and Briony Stewart, published by @littlebookpress There’s a Prawn...
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Episode 130 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:The Peach King by Inga Simpson, Tannya Harricks, published by @hachettekids Runt and the Dialogical Dognapping by Craig Silvey, published by @allenandunwin The Experiment by Rebecca Stead, published by @textpublishing Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell…
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Episode 129 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge, published by @wombat_booksSkipshock by Caroline O’Donaghue, published by @walkerbooksaus#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya
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Episode 128 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:We Won’t All Survive, by Kate Alice Marshall, published by @AffirmpressSong of a Thousand Seas by Zana Fraillon, published by @uqpbooksThis Season’s Draft by Jason Gent, published by @AllenandUnwinKev and Trev 2: Snot Scary Jungle Stories by Kylie Howarth, published by...
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Episode 127 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 127In this episode:A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen, published by @scholastic_auOceanforged: The Wicked Ship by Amelia Mellor, published by @affirmpressThe Style Secrets of Gareth McGreen by Kelly Brodie-Brown, illustrated by Natasha Carty, and published by @scholastic_au.How to Sail…
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Episode 126 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa'Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White, published by @allenandunwinEverglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, published by @affirmpressOur Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger, published by...
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Episode 125 Middle Grade Mavens
Inthis episode: Welcometo Miracle by Shara Curlett, published by @scholastic_au Elsewhereby Shelby Matheson, published by @wombat_books VillainBook One by Adrian Beck, published by @scholastic_au RIPNanny Tobbins by Lucie Stevens, published by @harperkidsau Silverborn:The Mystery of Morrigan…
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Episode 124 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 124 In this episode:- This Dream Will Devour Us by Emma Clancy, published by @allenandunwin Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Thang, published by @hardiegrantkids Too Many Dogs by Maura Finn and Lucinda Gifford, published by @affirmpress Nanna Croccles by Susan Joy Lu, published by...
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Episode 123 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode The Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall Frog, Log and Dave Almost Save the Day by Trent Jamieson and Brent Wilson The Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée Treml Dungzilla (an S Tinker book) by James Foley @affirmpress @penguinkidsaustralia @allenandunwin...
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Middle Grade Mavens Episode 122
Inthis episode: -Moonboy by Anna Ciddor, published by Allen & Unwin @allenandunwin -Little Bones by Sandy Bigna, published by University Queensland Press @uqpbooks -Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long, published by Allen &Unwin @allenandunwin -Inked by Karen Wasson and Jake A...
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Episode 121: Middle Grade Mavens
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie discuss... Not Scary, Jonathan! By Peter Carnavas, illustrated by Amanda Francey, published by New Frontier Publishing Ultra Violet: Down to Business by Cristy Burns and Rebel Challenger, published by Larrikin House Lexie Moon and the Word Burgling...
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Episode 120 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 120 In this episode: The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor Thunderhead by Sophie Beer Don’t Worry, Felix by Yohann Devezy & Katherine Alice, illustrated by Zoe Bennett Amigo the Capybara by Amy Freund, illustrated by Kooky Chooky Plus, another episode of “There’s nothin’ in that cup!”...
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Episode 119 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 119 In this episode: 1. Anomaly by Emma Lord 2.The Hotel Balzar (The Norendy Tales #2) by Kate DiCamillo 3.The Wintrish Girl and The Lost History (Talismans of Fate #1 and #2) by Melanie La’Brooy 4.The Junkyard Fairies 1: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt 5.The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette...
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Episode 118 Middle Grade Mavens
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we review: The Midwatch by Judith Rossell My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery Cheese! by Felice Arena, illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi The Mosaic by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Grandma Murphy's Pussycat by Maura Finn, illustrated by Lucinda...
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Episode 117 Middle Grade Mavens
Today on Middle Grade Mavens Episode 117, we talk about all these amazing books! The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil The Other Side of the Clouds by Matt Samuel and Illustrator: Tam Teow Superheroes for a Day by Craig Cormick…
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Episode 116:
Today on middle grade mavens, we discuss some great picture books, a debut junior fiction and a middle grade graphic novel.
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Episode 115
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie talk about Hi from outer space by @fionakatauskas Is my phone reading my mind by @drmattagnew 18000 holes in the universe by @adamwallacestuff @lisafoleyauthor and James Hart Marion and the forty thieves by Sarah Luke Kev and Trev: snot funny sea...
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Episode 114: Picture books galore and a graphic novel
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we discus some great books. Included: Some Families Change by Jess Galatola and Jenni Barrand The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell The Book Star by Beck Nanayakkara and Joanna Bartel Grow Big Little Seed by Beck Nanayakkara and Sarah Capon ABC Disability…
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Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!!
Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus... Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie…
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Episode 112: Christmas 2022 and our top reads for the year 2022!
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we chat about the year that was and a couple of books we loved... Pamela announces her Christmas picture book deal with the National Library of Australia, due for October 2023 Plus, we are now accepting Picture books to Maven central, for reel and or review, so if…
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Episode 111: Interview with Kate Temple: Author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat."
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Kate Temple, author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." To learn more about Kate head to Kate Temple Books - Hachette Australia This is NOT just any old book. THIS is a legal document. It contains a truthful record of how Trilby Moffat...
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Episode 110: Mini Revies + Interview with Reece Carter: author of "A girl called Corpse."
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamel and Julie discuss some great middle grade book releases... The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale | 9781922458599 | Booktopia The Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor | 9781922400871 | Booktopia The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1…
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Episode 109: The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat / The Detectives Guide to New York City / Cross Bones / Interview with Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold, and "The Detectives guide to New York City," by Nicki Greenberg. Julie reviews Cross Bones, by Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie...
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Episode 108 / When Granny came to stay/ Maku / Brett Perkins, author of The Prison for the Magically Cursed review and interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "When Granny Came to Stay," by Alice Pung, illustrated by Sally Soweol Han, as well as Maku by Meyne Wyatt, and Julie reviews, "The Prison for the magically cursed," by Brett Perkins. When Granny Came To Stay by Alice Pung | 9781760984991 | Booktopia...
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Episode 107 : Interview with Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow, illustrated by Mike Barry As a kid, Nat Amoore did it all – run away from home, play epic pranks, plot a future in Hollywood, invent money-making schemes and never listen to a word her parents said. Now as a...
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Episode 106 : Arthur The Always King / Prometheus High / The Brictionary / The Boy Who Hatched Monsters / Stuart Wilson
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Arthur the Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland Illustrated by Chris Riddell and The Brictionary by Ryan McNaught, as well as They Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C Shelley, and Julie reviews Prometheus High by Stuart Wilson, plus Stuart stops by for…
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Episode 105: Star the elephant / Rainbow the Koala / Our Country / Ming and Flo / Interview with Remy Lai
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie reviews, "Star the elephant," and "Rainbow the Koala," by Remy Lai, and Pamela reviews "Ming and Flo," by Jackie French as well as "Our Country, Ancient Wonders," by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac. Plus Remy stops in for an interview. Star the Elephant,...
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Episode 104: Interview with Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta."
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Yvette Poshoglian, Author of "Dear Greta," which Julie reviewed on episode 103. Yvette Poshoglian is the bestselling author of over 40 books for children and young readers. She writes the wildly popular Ella and Olivia series (30 books + 6 treasuries…
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Episode 103: Friday Barnes 10: Undercover / Big Apple Diaries / Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief / Dear Greta / Alyssa Bermudez
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Friday Barnes book 10: Undercover by R.A. Spratt, and Rabbit, Angel, Soldier, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. Julie reviews Big Apple Diaries by Alyssa Bermudez, and Dear Greta by Yvette Poshoglian, plus Alyssa stops by for a chat about her incredible...
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Episode 102: Pow Pow Pig 2 / Mermaid Tales / Xavier In The Meantime/ The Riddle of Tanglewood Manor
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie return for season 8 2022! We review the books below and discuss all things "Save The Cat" by Blake Snyder and Scrivener. Affiliate links where to buy: Let the Games Begin, Pow Pow Pig : Book 2 by Anh Do | 9781761065194 | Booktopia The Great Treasure...
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Episode 101: Mavens top 11 for 2021: Listen to find out!
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie share their top 11 Middle Grade books for 2021. Pamela's Picks: Elsewhere Girls by Emily Gale | 9781922330451 | Booktopia The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle, The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries: Book 2 by Jackie French | 9781460757734 | Booktopia Enola...
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Episode 100: Pony/ The Incredible Talking Machine / Interview with Craig Cauchi of Genrecon / Interview with Sam Rutter, Publisher at Storytorch
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pony," by R.J Palacio and Julie reviews, "The Incredible Talking Machine," by Jenni Spangler. Plus Julie chats to Craig Cauchi from Genrecon and Pamela chats to Sam Rutter of Storytorch. Links to Books:...
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Episode 99: Wandi / Enola Holmes / Powerful Princesses / Courageous Queens / Interview Favel Parret / Interview Angela Buckingham
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, Wandi by Favel Parrett, Illustrated by Zoe Ingram, and "Enola Holmes and the black barouche," by Nancy Springer. Julie reviews, "Powerful Princesses," by Angela Buckingham, Illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, and "Courageous Queens," by Angela...
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Episode 98: The What On Earth Institute of Wonder / My Brother Ben / The Magic of Magnolia Moon / Shadowghast / Andy Griffiths Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The What On Earth Institute of Wonder," by Lisa Nichol, and "My Brother Ben," by Peter Carnavas, and Julie reviews, "The Magic of Magnolia Moon," by Edwina Wyatt, and "Shadowghast," by Thomas Taylor. Plus Andy Griffiths stops in for an interview…
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Episode 97: Dragon Skin / Seven Wherewithal Way / Karen Foxlee Interview / Samantha-Ellen Bound interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Dragon Skin," by Karen Foxlee, and Julie reviews, "Seven Wherewithal Way," by Samantha-Ellen Bound. Plus Karen and Sam both stop by in for an interview. About: Dragon Skin: How to save a dragon: 1)Assemble equipment. Water, Weet-Bix, sugar, syringe,...
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Episode 96: Night Ride Into Danger / The Wolf's Howl / Treasure in the Lake / Interview with Jason Pamment
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Night Ride Into Danger," by Jackie French, as well as "The Wolf's Howl by A.L. Tait. And Julie reviews, "Treasure In the Lake," by Jason Pamment, who also stops in for an interview! Buy books: Night Ride into Danger by Jackie French | 9781460758939 |...
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Episode 95: The Song Of Lewis Carmichael / Sophie Laguna and Marc McBride Interview
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Song of Lewis Carmichael," by Sophie Laguna and Illustrated by Marc McBride, plus Sophie and Marc stop by for a chat. Sites Pamela mentions: www.Littlescribe.com StoryKids | Victoria Together Books Julie mentions: "Anemone is not the Enemy,"…
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Episode 94: The Boy Who Stepped Through time / Interview with Maddy Mara of Dragon Girls
We're back!!! Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "The Boy Who Stepped Through Time," by Anna Ciddor, as well as, Renee Treml's "The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea." Julie has some hot tips about Kidlitvic post conference malaise. As well as announcing a new Instagram account called...
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Episode 93: Interview with Samone Amba: Author of The Good Times of Pelican Rise
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Samone Amba, author of The Good Times of Pelican Rise, released on July 27 2021 by Affirm Press, and Illustrated by Lucy Zhang. The idea for this series came to Samone while she was shelving books in the middle-grade section of Beaumaris Library. Her...
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Episode 92: In conversation: Annabel Barker and Sally Kim on the US market and International Rights!
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we have special guests Annabel Barker and Sally Kim, in conversation about the changing trends in the US market and international rights management. We found this chat utterly fascinating and we know you will too! Plus Annabel opens her submission up in July, so get...
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Episode 91: Elsewhere Girls / The Right Way To Rock/ Interview Emily Gale and Nova Weetman / Interview Nat Amoore
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Elsewhere Girls," by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman, and Julie reviews, "The Right Way To Rock," by Nat Amoore. Plus Pamela chats to Emily and Nova and Julie chat's to Nat. Author's Website: Emily Gale | Author of Junior & Young Adult Fiction...
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Episode 90: Interview Annabel Barker of Annabel Barker Agency
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Annabel Barker about her new literary agency, international rights and some great new books to give some extra love to. Annabel Barker Agency is a small agency with a global vision. With many years experience working in international rights at some of...
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Episode 89: Pawcasso / The Ballad of Melodie Rose / Interview with Remy Lai
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pawcasso," by Remy Lai and Julie reviews, "The Ballad of Melodie Rose," by Kate Gordon, illustrated by Rachel Tribout, plus Remy stops by for an interview. Author Website: REMY LAI - Home Pawcasso By: Remy Lai Published: 25th May 2021 Publisher…
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Episode 88: Interview with Shirley Marr, author of A Glasshouse of Stars
Today on Middle grade Mavens, Pamela interviews Shirley Marr, author of, "A Glasshouse of Stars." About Shirley's book: A Glasshouse of Stars Meixing Lim and her family have arrived at the New House in the New Land, inherited from First Uncle who died tragically and unexpectedly while picking...
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Episode 87: A Glasshouse of Stars / Middle Grade Graphic Novel Spotlight
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "A Glasshouse of Stars," by Shirley Marr, and Julie goes off book with some Middle Grade graphic Novels we have enjoyed over the last few months.... Want this at your local library, here's what you need. A Glasshouse of Stars By: Shirley Marr…
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Episode 86: Interview: Jackie French / Interview: Emily Rodda
Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela interviews, Jackie French, author of "The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle," and Emily Rodda, author of "Eliza Vanda's Button box." About Jackie's book: The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle: It's 1932, the height of the Depression, and Butter O'Bryan and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor and home educator. #LoveOzMg
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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer,...
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