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Meghan sat down with former White House speechwriter, Sean O’Brien and discussed his debut children’s novel, White House Clubhouse. White House Clubhouse follows the adventures of two First Daughters, Marissa and Clara as they time travel back in time to meet president Theodore Roosevelt and his family. What ensures is an engaging cross-country train adventure to save California’s redwood forest. Topics include Roosevelt’s legacy as well as his conservation efforts.

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Meghan sat down with author, Erika Lewis to discuss her new book, KELCIE MURPHY AND THE HUNT FOR THE HEART OF DANU, a riveting sequel that is a magic packed action-adventure with a touch of Celtic mythology.

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Barbara Dee brings her thoughtful touch to address anxiety, the climate crisis and adolescence in HAVEN JACOBS SAVES THE PLANET–her newest middle grade offering.

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Meghan F. caught up with Betty Culley about THE NAME SHE GAVE ME, a teen book written in verse which sees Rynn, an adoptive teen living on a garlic farm. Culley tells Meghan about the importance of telling the truth when writing an adoption story.

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Children’s Librarian Meghan F. chatted with Stacy Hackney about THE SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND, a middle grade contemporary fantasy novel about three sisters with magical abilities, and Marigold, the youngest sister who is finding herself and her way while trying to break a centuries old curse.

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Meghan welcomes Newbery Award winning author Tae Keller to chat about her most recent middle grade novel JENNIFER CHAN IS NOT ALONE. Keller’s newest novel finds its protagonist dealing with alienation from her friends, while she wonders if we are alone in the universe.

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Author Erika Lewis took the time to chat with Meghan and Nathalie about the very first in the Kelcie Murphy series, a middle grade fantasy novel which sets Celtic Mythology within a magical academy — but the main characters are the misfits.

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Children’s Librarian Meghan catches up with author and Long Island Native Lisa Greenwald to discuss her love of middle grade literature — as well as one of the places dearest to Lisa’s heart which inspired some of her stories — her summer camp!