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Annisha Jeffries, a librarian and advocate for children's literature, hosts Reading in the Middle, where each episode delves into the fascinating realm of middle-grade books.
Hold on to your astro caps! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator @tomangleberger.bsky.social (creator of Origami Yoda) is back with not one but two fresh releases:

Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel
Two-Headed Chicken 3: Chaos in the Cosmic Library

It's a great conversation.🐓 🦕
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I’ll be speaking with Kate DiCamillo, New York Times bestselling author, two-time Newbery Medal winner, and Newbery Honor recipient. Her classic Because of Winn-Dixie is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and we’ll also dive into her latest novel, Lost Evangeline.
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Author Kevin Garone joins me on Reading in the Middle to discuss his hilarious yet slightly terrifying middle-grade series, I Know What UFO Did Last Summer, as well as his latest book.
Night of the Living Toilet Paper.
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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✨Return to the world of Summer of the Mariposas with award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall’s kick-off to the Seasons of Sisterhood trilogy — Fall of the Fireflies!

🎉Releasing 10.21.25 & available for pre-order now!

🎬Watch the trailer: www.instagram.com/reel/DNYMuIO...
August 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Illustrator winner C. G. Esperanza by @armyvet5.bsky.social: "C. G. brings Black culture to life, letting his characters show up + show out on every page" www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25
Profile of 2025 CSK Illustrator Award winner C. G. Esperanza
From the July/August 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.
www.hbook.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Bonus Episode: ALA Rewind!

Join me at the Podcast Pavilion during the ALA Annual, where I spoke with award-winning journalist and author Kitty Felde. We explored The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, covering Capitol Hill legends and integrating civics into exciting middle-grade stories.

#kittyfelde
August 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
August 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In this episode, I chat with author and poet @kewrites.bsky.social Lewis about his hilarious new picture book, Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane. What started as a chaotic travel nightmare turned into a laugh-out-loud story full of rhythm, mischief, and heart.
August 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Join me and fellow Newbery- winning author Kwame Alexander for our nationwide tour to promote our new book J vs K!
@littlebrown.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
April 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM