Every book starts somewhere, and for Jacqueline West, author of The Books of Elsewhere series, it began with the setting…
Browsing: MG interview
Learn more about the authors who create the middle-grade books we’ve come to know and love with Cracking the Cover’s in-depth interviews.
Prior to the early 2000s, Lindsey Leavitt’s view of what a writer is was somewhat distorted — old man, patched elbows,…
“Beyonders starts like Narnia, then finishes like Lord of the Rings.” That bold statement comes from Beyonders author Brandon Mull,…
Dawn Lairamore’s love of books was first formed when she was a young reader. They were special years, she says.…
“Book of Wonders” author Jasmine Richards gets to read books all day. In addition to a burgeoning writing career, she’s…
It began with Kirsten, Samantha and Molly, three bright young ladies living in 1854, 1904 and 1944 respectively. They were…
“You deserve no marks for having the talent,” says John Flanagan, “that’s given to you. But developing it by practicing…
Middle grade is a “sweet spot” in children’s literature, says Tess Hilmo. “Sandwiched between early chapter books and teen novels,…
Jessica Day George was in the fifth grade when she learned that being a writer could be a real job.…
“Write what you think you can’t.” It’s a piece of advice M. T. Anderson once gave to fellow author Kathi…