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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, 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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Middle Grade Mavens is hosted by Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman. The show has published 132 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 136 Middle Grade Mavens" (26 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Episode 135 Middle Grade Mavens" (10 June 2026, 17 minutes), and "Episode 134 Middle Grade Mavens" (22 April 2026, 21 minutes).
Middle Grade Mavens publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 132 episodes.
Booking probability for Middle Grade Mavens is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Middle Grade Mavens requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Middle Grade Mavens's contact route on record: verified email.
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Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman hosts Middle Grade Mavens, an arts podcast with 132 episodes published.
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Middle Grade Mavens
What have the Mavens been up to???? Pamela is getting close to finishing her next middle grade, plus her next picture book, while Julie is about to indie publish, Music, Mayhem and Matrimony now on her website!
Episode #135
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...
Episode #134
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...
Episode #133
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...
Episode #132
<p>Episode 132: we chat about...</p><p>A Murder is Going Down by Kate Emery, published by @allenandunwin</p><p>The Midnight Chew by Sally Morgan and Karen Blair, published by @fremantlepress</p><p>Omnibird by Giselle...
Middle Grade Mavens
<p>In this episode we talk about...</p><p>The Keeper of the Octopus by Neridah McMullin, published by @walkerbooksaus</p><p>Emmie Builds Something New by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, published by @affirmpress</p><p>The...
Episode #130
<p>In this episode:The Peach King by Inga Simpson, Tannya Harricks, published by @hachettekids</p><p>Runt and the Dialogical Dognapping by Craig Silvey, published by @allenandunwin</p><p>The Experiment by Rebecca Stead...
Episode #129
<p>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</p>
Episode #128
<p>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...
Middle Grade Mavens
<p>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...
Episode #126
<p>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...
Middle Grade Mavens
<p>Inthis episode: </p><p> </p><p>Welcometo Miracle by Shara Curlett, published by @scholastic_au</p><p>Elsewhereby Shelby Matheson, published by @wombat_books</p><p>VillainBook One by Adrian Beck, published by...
Episode #124
<p>Episode 124</p><p>In this episode:- </p><p>This Dream Will Devour Us by Emma Clancy, published by @allenandunwin</p><p>Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Thang, published by @hardiegrantkids</p><p>Too Many Dogs by Maura...
Middle Grade Mavens
<p>In this episode</p>The Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice MarshallFrog, Log and Dave Almost Save the Day by Trent Jamieson and Brent WilsonThe Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renée TremlDungzilla (an S Tinker book)...
Middle Grade Mavens
<p></p><p>Inthis episode: </p><p> </p><p>-Moonboy by Anna Ciddor, published by Allen & Unwin @allenandunwin</p><p>-Little Bones by Sandy Bigna, published by University Queensland Press @uqpbooks</p><p>-Searching for...
Episode #121
<p>Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie discuss...</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Not Scary, Jonathan! By Peter Carnavas, illustrated by Amanda Francey, published by New Frontier Publishing</p> <p>Ultra Violet: Down to...
Episode #120
<p> 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...
Episode #119
<p> 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...
Episode #118
<p>Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we review:</p> <p>The Midwatch by Judith Rossell</p> <p>My Family and Other Suspects by Kate Emery</p> <p>Cheese! by Felice Arena, illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi</p> <p>The Mosaic by...
Episode #117
<p>Today on Middle Grade Mavens Episode 117, we talk about all these amazing books!</p> <p><br></p> <p>The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs </p> <p> </p> <p>How to Free a Jinn by Raidah...
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