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The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Jerry Craft

The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Jerry Craft

Kevin Springer February 6, 2019 Author InterviewLeave a comment

A few months ago, I was lucky enough to get a copy of New Kid by Jerry Craft. Before I had a chance to read it, my 11 year-old grabbed it and finished it quickly. He insisted I put the book at the top of my list and it didn’t disappoint. …

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The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Julie Jeung

The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Julie Jeung

Kevin Springer October 3, 2018 Author InterviewLeave a comment

Yesterday, we celebrated the launch of Julie Leung’s third book MICE OF THE ROUND TABLE: MERLIN”S LAST QUEST. Today, we are lucky enough to bring you our Q&A with Julie. Middle Grade Mafia: Your take on this type of story is so fun. What was your inspiration for the series? Julie …

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Book Launch: The Boy, The Boat and the Beast by Samantha M. Clark

Book Launch: The Boy, The Boat and the Beast by Samantha M. Clark

Debbie D'Aurelio June 26, 2018 Author Interview / Book LaunchOne Comment

Congratulations to Samantha Clark on her gripping debut novel, The Boy, The Boat and the Beast (2018, Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster). This is a one-of-a-kind story that skillfully keeps the reader emotionally invested all the way through to the unexpected ending. I asked Samantha about her writing journey. Middle …

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Book Launch: The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio Koerner

Book Launch: The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio Koerner

Debbie D'Aurelio June 14, 2018 Author Interview / Book LaunchLeave a comment

Congratulations to Mae Respicio Koerner on her debut novel, The House that Lou Built, a warm middle grade book perfect for summer reading. What kid wouldn’t like a tiny house all their own to escape their hectic family life. Even better, ambitious #stronggirl, Lou is determined to build it herself. …

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Mafia 4-1-1: An Interview with Author A.M. Morgen

Mafia 4-1-1: An Interview with Author A.M. Morgen

Kevin Springer May 7, 2018 4-1-1 / Author InterviewOne Comment

Tomorrow, May 8, is the official launch of Inventors at No. 8 A.M. Morgen. To help celebrate the big day, the Mafia was lucky enough to have A.M. answer a few question as part of our 4-1-1 series. Enjoy this today, tomorrow you should buy the book! Middle Grade Mafia:  Where do …

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Mafia 4-1-1: An Interview with Author Tania Unsworth

L.S. Bridgers May 3, 2018 4-1-1 / Author InterviewLeave a comment

We love celebrating books here at the Mafia! I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tania Unsworth about her book BRIGHTWOOD. Middle Grade Mafia: What was your inspiration for BRIGHTWOOD? Tania Unsworth: I’ve always been fascinated by the way children can normalize any situation – however strange – simply because they …

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Book Launch: Time Tracers by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White

Book Launch: Time Tracers by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White

Debbie D'Aurelio May 1, 2018 Author Interview / Book LaunchLeave a comment

I’m so excited to announce the launch of Time Tracers by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Conner White. It’s a fun, fast-paced middle-grade adventure with an awesome main character, Taj Carter. We asked Annabeth and Conner about their own writing adventure. MGM: What was the inspiration Time Tracers? AB: We started with …

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Book Launch: The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet

Book Launch: The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet

Debbie D'Aurelio April 10, 2018 Author Interview / Book LaunchOne Comment

Happy book birthday to Anne Nesbet and her middle grade historical fiction, The Orphan Band of Springdale (Candlewick, 2018). We asked Anne about her writing journey. Middle Grade Mafia: What was the inspiration for The Orphan Band of Springdale? Anne Nesbet: My mother’s extended family all come from a small …

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Author 4-1-1: An Interview with Marcus Emerson

Kevin Springer March 26, 2018 4-1-1 / Author InterviewLeave a comment

The Mafia recently had the pleasure of promoting the launch of The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson. Marcus’s other books have been wildly popular with MG readers (Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, Recess Warriors and Secret Agent 6th Grader), so Ben Braver is sure to be another hit.  …

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4-1-1 Author Interview: Shannon Hitchcock

4-1-1 Author Interview: Shannon Hitchcock

Kim Zachman March 5, 2018 4-1-1 / Author Interview2 Comments

Welcome to Middle Grade Mafia’s Author 411.  Today, we welcome Shannon Hitchcock, author of THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL (2013) and RUBY LEE & ME (2016). Her new book, ONE TRUE WAY, has a release date of February 27, 2018. Middle Grade Mafia:  What is the inspiration for ONE TRUE WAY? Shannon …

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