In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony discusses the importance of Pride Month and introduces author Beth Ferry, who shares insights about her new middle grade novel, Growing Home. The conversation explores the unique character dynamics between personified plants and animals, the challenges of transitioning from picture books to middle grade novels, and the role of publishing in determining age ranges for books. Beth reflects on the creative freedom of using non-human characters and the importance of empathy in children's literature, while also touching on the industry side of writing and publishing.
New Releases:
The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer, illus. by Joelle Murray
The Beautiful Maddening by Shea Ernshaw
Dad Rock Dragon Quest by Joan Reardon
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Beth Ferry and Growing Home
01:28 Characters and Relationships in Growing Home
05:03 Creative Freedom with Non-Human Characters
06:13 Challenges of Expanding from Picture Books
09:19 The Origin of Growing Home's Concept
11:54 Understanding Age Ranges in Publishing
15:40 The Importance of Industry Knowledge for Writers
17:46 Plot Dynamics and Character Development
19:59 Ivy's Self-Centeredness and Friendship
21:45 Balancing Character Flaws with Reader Empathy
24:39 Empathy in Non-Human Characters
26:49 New Releases
33:17 News
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