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May 12, 2025 29 mins

Stuart Gibbs newest book, FunJungle: All Ears, just came out and it is not only such a FUN book, it also has some powerful themes. For instance, can you have respect for someone who feels differently on a subject that you are passionate about? Find out Stuart Gibbs thoughts in this interview. 

Find middle grade author Stuart Gibbs
https://stuartgibbs.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stuartgibbs1/

FunJungle: All Ears by Stuart Gibbs https://www.amazon.com/All-Ears-FunJungle-Stuart-Gibbs/dp/1665956488/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back by Shel Silverstein https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060256753?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Stuart Gibbs and author ice breaker
04:57 What is FunJungle: All Ears about
07:17 How do you come up with your ideas?
09:55 Did you always want to write mystery?
12:15 Do you outline your books?
14:10 How to treat someone with respect who has different views than you?
19:05 Have you ever been surprised by a takeaway that a reader told you about?
19:57 What can an adult do to help a child learn how to have conversations with someone who has a different opinion than them?
27:16 Stuart’s book recommendation

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