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BookHuddle with Readgab

Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children"s books and others having to do with children"s literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children"s books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.

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42: The Best Books of 2025 So Far... Shannon Balloon...

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2025/07/01

What are the best middle grade books that have released in 2025? Shannon Balloon from Middle Grade Matters and Karen Reeder from Book Huddle talk about their favorites of the year so far. There were so many new wonderful books released January through June this year that we didn't have time to talk about them all. Check out our socials and other podcast episodes to hear more about the rest of these amazing new releases! BookHuddle https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIKGkApvUuSFcalbEr6NvQdX9qg...

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41: Grace Lin Author Interview - Chinese Folklore...

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2025/06/27

In this episode we discuss themes from the amazing New York Times best seller, The Gate, The Girl And The Dragon by middle grade author Grace Lin. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/qUHRchnB8Cw?si=V1yY1LZVd5TKa4TU Find author Grace Lin https://gracelin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pacylin/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGraceLin/ https://www.youtube.com/user/gracepacy #middlegradebooks #authorinterview #childrensliterature The Gate, The Girl, And The Dragon by Grace...

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40: If Walls Could Talk - Allie Millington Middle...

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2025/06/15

We are joined by middle grade author Allie Millington to discuss her most recent book, Once for Yes. We talk about how she writes from unique perspectives including those of an old building and a typewriter. We also discuss the importance of community, the need for other people in our lives, why everyone needs to be seen, and the importance of imagination. Find author Allie Millington https://www.alliemillingtonbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allieinink/ https://www.facebook.com/a...

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39: Control Your Mind Control Your Life - Middle...

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2025/06/10

Middle grade author, Ben Guterson, joins us to discuss his newest book, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine. If you love a good mystery and solving puzzles while reading a story, the World-Famous Nine is for you. Like many authors, Ben's main goal with his books is to entertain, but we also find some deeper thoughts within the pages of this magical adventure. We discuss willpower, what it means to be in control of your own mind, the benefits of calming the mind, how seeing things in a new lig...

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38: Dhonielle Clayton on the Future of Magic Schools...

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2025/06/01

What if there was a school where every person was welcome? From all backgrounds. Where diversity in all of its forms is truly seen. Middle grade author, Dhonielle Clayton, joins us to discuss her incredible series, The Conjureverse. The New York Times bestselling series currently has three books out and includes some amazing themes that kids and adults will love. Find Dhonielle Clayton https://www.dhonielleclayton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brownbookworm/ https://www.facebook.com/D...

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37: Scary Books Get Kids Interested in Reading -...

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2025/05/23

Summer is the perfect time to read scary stories! Wendy's middle grade spooky story, Stage Fright, is such a great book for older kids and adults alike. Find it anywhere books are sold, including Walmart, as it is one of their Summer Reading 2025 Book Picks this year. Check out this video next for more great books to read https://youtu.be/rLeZPIxylLw?si=wklo_h8O3Sb-cWnG Find middle grade author Wendy Parris https://www.wendyparris.com/ Instagram, Bluesky, Threads: wendyparrisauthor #middleg...

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36: Teach Kids How to Talk to Someone They Disagree...

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2025/05/13

Stuart Gibbs newest book, FunJungle: All Ears, just came out and it is not only such a FUN book, it also has some powerful themes. For instance, can you have respect for someone who feels differently on a subject that you are passionate about? Find out Stuart Gibbs thoughts in this interview. Find middle grade author Stuart Gibbs https://stuartgibbs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stuartgibbs1/ FunJungle: All Ears by Stuart Gibbs https://www.amazon.com/All-Ears-FunJungle-Stuart-Gibbs/d...

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35: Memories Make Us Who We Are - Middle Grade Author...

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2025/05/07

What if you couldn't remember several years of your life? What effect would that have on you? What would happen if you could get those memories back? Dana Robertson takes us on a fantastical adventure that has been compared The Goonies and The Chronicles of Narnia. Find author Dana Robertson Author Website link: www.danarobertsonbooks.com Publisher Website link: Abandoned Theater, The from Our Street Instagram @drobertsonbooks: Instagram Tiktok @drobertsonbooks (76)Droberts...

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34: Depression Through the Eyes of a Child -...

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2025/04/29

Middle Grade author, Bobbie Pyron, absolutely wowed me with her newest book, Octopus Moon. This powerful novel in verse, about a preteen learning to understand and confront her depression, is a book that you will want on your shelves. Mental health book for kids. For more powerfully emotional books check out this author interview next https://youtu.be/7G8EtuaYHmc?si=BH7P9aizlIxUVGjr #middlegradebooks #authorinterview #videopodcast Find author Bobbie Pyron https://bobbiepyron.com...

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33: What Happens When Characters Step Into Their...

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2025/04/22

Children make the best artists. Children make the best writers. And singers. And every other type of creators. Partly because they don't worry about the "rules." Partly because they aren't limited by fears. I was so touched by Lauren Wolk's beautiful new middle grade story about three creators who are becoming themselves, stepping into their own creativity, growing as people, and learning to be their best selves. I hope you enjoy this awesome interview with Newberry Honor author, Lauren Wolk....

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32: Forgiveness, Family, and Healing - Interview with...

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2025/04/13

Considering the other side of a story and why that is important in healthy relationships. How do we walk in someone else's shoes? And why? Why is forgiveness important? Why is family important? How can we go about healing broken relationships through forgiveness? In this episode of Book Huddle you get to hear how middle grade author, Sydney Dunlap, answers some of these tricky questions with her incredibe book, Racing the Clouds. For more author interviews on approaching heavy topics with kid...

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31: Being a Good Friend While Being Yourself -...

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2025/04/06

Two of the major themes of Kevin Garone's I Know What UFO Did Last Summer are friendship and being true to who you are. Sometimes it can feel difficult to accomplish both, but his main characters show us that this is possible. Find middle grade author, Kevin Garone https://www.kevingarone.com/ www.facebook.com/kevingaroneauthor www.instagram.com/kevingaroneauthor I Know What UFO Did Last Summer by Kevin Garone https://www.amazon.com/Know-Summer-Alien-Survival-Guide/dp/B0DJWMS2XY...

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30: On Being Bullied and Finding Someone to Talk To -...

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2025/03/30

What if you wrote a letter to the past and the past wrote back? In this episode middle grade author, Carolyn Mackler, talks about using letters for two kids who are getting bullied to make connections and help each other through their challenges. Bullying is such a hard topic and there are powerful children's books for adults to help kids understand what they can do about bullies. BookHuddle with Readgab A Children's Book Podcast Find Carolyn Mackler https://www.carolynmackler.com/ htt...

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29: You Choose Your Own Destiny - Finding the Couarge...

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2025/03/23

Philippa Leathley's astounding new middle grade fantasy challenges readers to be the ones to discover their own personalities and futures. When kids are 10 years old they are given a tattoo that helps determine their fate. But is your destiny really something that is determined by magic or can you create your own path? This episode will present some wonderful themes and thoughts that you can take back to the readers in your own life, but it might just also help you see something about yoursel...

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28: The Problem with Forever - Interview with Middle...

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2025/03/16

What if you could live forever? Would there be any problems with that? In this episode Stacy discusses themes from her middle grade series, The Evers: Forever Twelve and Never Thirteen. Find more great author interviews https://youtu.be/4O1-rLzWXRo?si=2o6PwgZII7hWLHJC Find Stacy McAnulty https://www.stacymcanulty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stacymcanulty https://www.threads.net/@UCNDKD7l2KuSE2d73WrYJvrw https://bsky.app/profile/stacymcanulty.bsky.social The Evers: Forever Twelve by...

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27: Why Adults Should Read Children's Books - Middle...

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2025/03/09

In today's throwback we hear from the hosts of the original Middle Grade March readathon. Eight years ago two bookish gals decided to start a month long reading challenge to encourage adults to read more middle grade books. In the interview we find out why the three hosts love middle grade books, why adults should read more children's books, and how you can use the readathon to help foster a love of reading in kids. Thank you Katie ‪@LifeBetweenWords1‬ and Krista ‪@BooksAndJams‬ and Amanda ‪@...

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26: Weaving Religion into a Magic System - Interview...

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2025/03/01

R.M. Romero is an international bestselling author of mulitple books for children. In the Tale of the Flying Forest she composes a beautiful fantastical world where the magic system is based in Jewish songs and prayers. Find R.M. Romero Website: http://rmromero.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rmromeroauthor.bsky.social Instagram: @rmromeroauthor The Tale of the Flying Forest by R.M. Romero https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Flying-Forest-R-Romero/dp/0316539481/ Nevermoor T...

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25: How To Bring Up Hard Discussion Topics with...

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2025/02/09

It is often hard to figure out how to bring up heavy topics with kids. In this episode of BookHuddle bestselling middle grade author, Christina Wyman, and I discuss how we can use children's literature to discuss hard topics. Find Christina Wyman https://christinawymanbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/christina.wyman.books

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24: Throwback Creating Books That Teach...

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2025/02/02

Social/Emotional Learning is such an important topic in homes and schools so I am excited to share this throwback episode that was previously only available on my YouTube channel, Readgab. Find Author Sheree Elaine https://youtube.com/@shereeelaineauthor?si=hfbqm-nHLsv_jgfW https://www.instagram.com/shereeelaineauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086506064842&paipv=0&eav=AfblhP2O5CgsetyxxloWeWvEklJiP9ezmt-cu-H5BVyuznLIkjg3fuZPrwGCGwkOe60&_rdr https://shereeela...

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23: Throwback - Brandon Mull Middle Grade Author...

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2025/01/26

In this throwback episode from March 2023, New York Times Bestselling middle grade author Brandon Mull shares about his books Candy Shop War, Beyonders, and Fablehaven. I thought this was the perfect time to pull an episode that was previously only available on my YouTube channel because in just over a month from now Brandon Mull will be releasing a new story featuring Newel and Doren who are supporting characters in Mull's popular Fablehaven series. I hope you enjoy this throwback hearing Br...

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