What if there was a school where every person was welcome? From all backgrounds. Where diversity in all of its forms is truly seen. Middle grade author, Dhonielle Clayton, joins us to discuss her incredible series, The Conjureverse. The New York Times bestselling series currently has three books out and includes some amazing themes that kids and adults will love.
Find Dhonielle Clayton
https://www.dhonielleclayton.com/
https://www.instagram.com/brownbookworm/
https://www.facebook.com/Dhonielle
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
https://www.amazon.com/Marvellers-Dhonielle-Clayton/dp/1250174945/
The Memory Thieves by Dhonielle Clayton https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Thieves-Marvellerverse-2/dp/125017497X/
The Deadly Fates by Dhonielle Clayton https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Fates-Conjureverse-3/dp/1250874823/
Valentina Salazar is not a Monster Hunter by Zoraida Córdova https://www.amazon.com/Valentina-Salazar-not-Monster-Hunter/dp/1339039532/
The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker https://www.amazon.com/Devouring-Wolf-Natalie-C-Parker/dp/059320395X/
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Chapters
00:00 Meet middle grade author Dhonielle Clayton
03:33 What is The Conjuverse about (The Marvellers)
05:15 Meet the supporting characters
08:33 Why is it important to have a full cast of diverse characters in a book?
11:20 How politics affect children?
15:35 The book is told through different media as well
20:12 Living in two worlds
23:15 Why is it important to understand each other? Books are the best tools for empathy.
25:57 Any unexpected themes in your books?
30:26 What is next for Dhonielle Clayton?
32:32 Dhonielle’s book recommendatcions
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