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What If? The Magic of Middle Grade Stories and Raising Readers with Becca Wierwille (E225)
Description
In this episode of Bookish Flights, I’m joined by middle grade author and podcaster Becca Wierwille. She is the author of the Road Trip Rescue series and the Scout and Barnaby Mysteries. Becca writes stories that help kids embrace what makes them unique and discover the adventures waiting for them. Together, we discuss the power of children's books, how stories help build empathy, the importance of reading aloud, and why the middle grade years are such a pivotal time in a reader's life. We also chat about her podcast, Ice Cream with Authors, and the books that helped shape her journey from young reader to published author.
Episode Highlights:
- Why “work-life harmony” matters more than work-life balance
- The power of small actions and intentional pauses
- Career reinvention and starting over in different seasons of life
- How burnout often disconnects us from our own needs
- Recognizing the through-lines in your personal and professional journey
- Building a life that prioritizes flexibility, family, and fulfillment
Connect with Becca:
- Website
- Purchase:
- Road Trip Rescue series (ages 8-12 years old)
- Scout and Barnaby (ages 6-10 years old), Kickstarter campaign for Book 4
Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.
Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Writing Off Social podcast
- The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie
- Secrets at Sparhawk Point by Anna Rose Johnson
- Into a Golden Era by Gabrielle Meyer
- To Love a Lady by Gabrielle Meyer
Book Flight
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Contemporary Realistic Fiction, ages 9-12)
- Beyond Mulberry Glen by Millie Florence (Fairy Tale Fantasy, ages 8-12; featured on Ep. 4 of Ice Cream with Authors)
- The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson (Historical, ages 8-12; featured on Ep. 38 with Ice Cream for Authors)
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- One chapter book for growing readers
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- A few family conversation starters + a simple activity
Three books. One common theme.
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