Meg's Reading Room

Welcome in! One of my favorite authors and book friends, Ethan Joella returns to my reading room to discuss his newest novel, THE TOP OF THE WORLD.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Top of the World
The Ferryman's Wife
Heart the Lover
The Things We Never Say
The Reservation
I'll Come to You
Whistler
Home of the American Circus
It's a Wonderful Life

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Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
Connect with Ethan on Instagram @joellawriting

It's a true "Meg's" Reading Room today!
In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author, Meg Medina to discuss her middle grade fantasy novel, GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS -- releasing in paperback on July 7th by Candlewick Press!
Meg is a Newbery Medalist, served as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature, and has written beloved books for kids of all ages.
In our conversation, Meg shares about GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS and how this story stayed and grew with her over time. We also discuss Meg's writing life in this season, the books she's excited about, why she loves celebrating new authors, and how we can create more ease in our reading lives -- especially in the summer.
Meg is a champion of writers, a cheerleader of readers, and celebrates stories in a way that is so inspiring to me. I'm so honored to be able to share her warmth and wisdom with you today. Welcome in!

Mentioned in this episode:
Graciela in the Abyss (Paperback)
Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away
Whalefall
Balbusso Twins
Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines
A Boy Called Bat
Queso, Just in Time
The Lion's Run
The New Girl
Roxie in Color
Land
Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
It's All of Nothing, Vale

Support Meg's Reading Room
buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast
I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
Connect with Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooks
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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by children's book author and award-winning disability journalist, Wendy Lu to discuss her debut middle grade novel, Casting April.

Mentioned in this episode:
Casting April
A Wrinkle in Time
Yellowface
The Wrong Way Home
American Girl Series
Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp

Support Meg's Reading Room
buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast
I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
Connect with Wendy on Instagram @wendyluwrites
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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm sharing how I'm renovating my reading life and making more room in this busy season.

Mentioned in this episode:
Annie Shelf Subscription (The Bookshelf)
Libro.fm
Libby App
Breathing Room (Take a Moment)
Ep 130 : Reading Through a Rut with Alex

Support Meg's Reading Room
buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast
I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
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Music credit: Clavin Clavier

Welcome in, friends. On today's episode, I'm joined by author and school librarian, Paige Classey to discuss her debut middle grade novel in verse, ANNA-JANE AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER.

Mentioned in this episode:
Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer
Hatchet
Alone
The Summer I Turned Pretty Series
My Side of the Mountain
I Survived Series
Doe Boyle
Station Eleven
Dear America Series
American Girl Series
Ep 125: Celebrating 40 Years of American Girl with Valerie Tripp
Out of the Dust
A Long Way Down
Shout
The Book Thief
SCBWI
Surviving the Madisons
All the Colors of the Dark
Kill Creatures
The Grace Year
Ep 94: How Gilmore Girls Shapes a Life with Kristine Eckart (MEET ME AT LUKE'S)

Support Meg's Reading Room
buymeacoffee.com/megsreadingroompodcast
I always hope our time together can be a soft place to land when you need it most. By supporting Meg's Reading Room, you're helping to keep our show running and our episodes AD free. Thank you for believing in the work we're doing and helping us to connect to more listeners like you.

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom
Connect with Paige on Instagram @paigeclassey
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Music credit: Clavin Clavier