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Hosted by Annisha Jeffries · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 101 episodes
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Welcome to Reading in the Middle, the podcast dedicated to exploring the captivating world of middle-grade books, hosted by Annisha Jeffries, Librarian and literary enthusiast. Each episode dives into stories that inspire and entertain readers ages 8 to 12. Join Annisha as she discusses the latest and greatest in middle-grade literature, shares insights on character development, themes, and writing styles, and reads exciting excerpts to bring these books to life. Whether you're a parent or an educator, "Reading in the Middle" is your gateway to discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Annisha Jeffries hosts Reading in The Middle, a arts show with 101 episodes published.
When a single garden party splits into two, everyone faces the choice of where to belong. On this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries discusses with author Judith Jacques her children’s book, Gardenland: T
What if the March sisters were hiding more than just family secrets? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries interviews author Máire Roche about her new middle-grade novel, Little Monsters, a spooky, h
What if the ghost you’re searching for isn’t the only story waiting to be uncovered? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries chats with award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson about her new middl
What would you risk for a chance at a better future? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , host Annisha Jeffries interviews Irish author Kieran Fanning about his middle-grade science fiction novel,
What occurs when an entire town becomes eerily perfect? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries interviews debut middle-grade author T. C. Kemper about her haunting new mystery, The Ginghams. When twel
Award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez joins Annisha Jeffries on Reading in the Middle to talk about her new bilingual middle-grade graphic novel, Offside, illustrated by Mari Costa. The story features
Award-winning author Emma Otheguy returns to Reading in the Middle to discuss her new middle-grade novel, Adventure in the City of Stories , illustrated by Poly Bernatene. Camila, Jorge, and Siggy are back for another jo
Show Notes Reading in the Middle with Annisha Jeffries In this heartfelt episode of Reading in the Middle , Annisha Jeffries welcomes author Winsome Bingham to talk about her upcoming picture book, On Fridays , illustrat
What happens when science, imagination, and friendship collide? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , Annisha Jeffries talks with Matt Manning and Matt Loux , the creative team behind T
What happens when a family story becomes an award-winning graphic novel? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , host Annisha Jeffries talks with Ringo Award-winning author and educator Jason Douglas about Jane Americ
What happens when compassion and fear collide? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries sits down with Trevor B. Spisto, author of The Tiger and the Crane , a compelling middle-grade novel set in Q
What happens when a family trip to Japan turns into an adventure filled with yokai, samurai, festivals, and magical portals? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , host Annisha Jeffries talks with author and illustra
What happens when an ordinary middle school kid suddenly becomes internet famous? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries talks with bestselling author Matthew J. Gilbert about his new middle-grad
What do scouting, hidden treasure, coal mines, and dragons have in common? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries welcomes New York Times bestselling authors Candace Lee and Eric Newman to discus
In this heartfelt episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries speaks with co-authors Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka about their touching middle-grade novel, Roxie in Color, launching on June 2. The discus
What would happen if middle school students got the chance to travel to the Moon? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries welcomes Jennifer Ann Richter back to talk about her exciting new middle-grade
In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries sits down with Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian to discuss A Better World Is Possible, a powerful nonfiction graphic novel exploring climate change, yout
What if the dead could help the living? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Megan Wynne to discuss her haunting and heartfelt middle-grade novel, The Spirit of Loughmoe Abbey.
What makes a superhero truly memorable? On this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Christopher Bodmann to discuss the creative world behind the Kid Comet books and the art of writing
In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries sits down with award-winning author Philip Stead to discuss his first middle-grade novel, A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic. Best known for A Sick D
Eric Newman
founder and Chief Play Officer · Roc Solid Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Philip Stead
author/illustrator
1 appearance on this show
Dr Tim Wright
007 Tim Wright (Himothy) · Cushman & Wakefield
1 appearance on this show
James Ponti
author · Simon & Schuster
1 appearance on this show
Taryn Souders
1 appearance on this show
Judd Winick
1 appearance on this show
Megan McDonald
Sr. Vice-President of Single Family Sales · Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd
1 appearance on this show
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