Heather, Jack, Kelly, and Patrick discuss factors that influenced them as young writers, as well as strategies to encourage current and future generations of writers. Kelly interviews Aubrey Watters, Joseph Love, and Kamarea Johnson, three students whose work is featured in "Our Side of the River: The Real Deal", a collection of poetry and essays from students of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Mentioned in this episode:
Our Side of the River: The Real Deal
Lake Michigan College stage production adapts 'Our Side of the River'
Our Books for Children and Young Adults:
Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather Shumaker
Find us online:
Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.com
Jack Cheng: jackcheng.com
Patrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.com
Heather Shumaker: heathershumaker.com
Email us hello@booksmitten.us
Produced by Josie Schneider and Corey Schneider
Music by Duck Duck Chicken