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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, Youth Services Manager 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 young reader, 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 93 episodes published.
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
Step into the world of The Adventures of Toby Baxter In this episode of Reading in the Middle, I’m joined by author @timwrightbooks to talk about his fantasy series that takes readers from an ordinary life into the magic
In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha chats with debut indie author Chip Reeves about his middle-grade fantasy novel, The Authentic Imaginings of Oscar White. Oscar White is an ordinary-sized boy with a vivid
In this engaging episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries speaks with middle-grade author KG Mach about her heartfelt historical novel, Present, Still Missing. Set just after World War II, the story follow
In Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries interviews Sue Marasciulo about making reading accessible for children, especially those with dyslexia. Sue, a former special ed teacher and creator of decodable graphic novels,
Today on Reading in the Middle, I’m joined by USA Today–bestselling author Christina Wyman to celebrate the release of her latest middle-grade novel, *Breakout*. In this touching and funny story, we meet Ellis Starr — an
What happens when kids who feel overlooked finally discover their power? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha sits down with Donna Galanti to discuss her middle-grade novel, The Secret Winners Club, a story
Annisha Jeffries interviews author Tulip Moody about her fantasy novel The Spell That Named Her, featuring a princess navigating rejection, hidden magic, mysterious dreams, and powerful forces shaping her destiny. A comp
In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha talks with Bridgette Hickman, author of The HBCU Crew, about introducing young readers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They explore HBCU history, cu
New York Times bestselling author James Ponti joins Annisha Jeffries on Reading in the Middle to discuss his latest City Spies novel, EUROPA. They explore puzzles, teamwork, leadership, and close reading, as well as how
Eric Newman
founder and Chief Play Officer · Roc Solid Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Philip Stead
author/illustrator
1 appearance on this show
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
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Judd Winick
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Megan McDonald
Sr. Vice-President of Single Family Sales · Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd
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