Ep 40: Michael Leali, Author, on Writing Middle Grade, Developmental Edits, and Valuing Your Story
Apr 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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Episode description
In this episode, author Michael Leali discusses middle grade novels, low-residency MFAs, resonating with young readers, using notecards for developmental edits, tackling big topics in books for kids, staying true to the voice of young people, the importance of humor, what young readers are interested in, how to battle book bans and protect communities, and valuing your own story. Michael Leali https://michaelleali.com/ Stories Matter Foundation https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
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