Kids Ask Authors podcast

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What was the hardest scene to write? Sep 13, 2021

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Authors with Veera Hiranandani and Grace Lin answer the question What was the hardest scene to write? and kid reviewer Grace reviews The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani.

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"Do you have an interesting story about "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon?" 2 questions Jun 21, 2021

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Author Grace Lin answers two questions and has an announcement and Zeeva reviews Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott.

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How do you decide characters with their personalities before you write the book? Jun 14, 2021

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Authors Sheela Chari and Grace Lin answer the question How do you decide characters with their personalities before you write the book? and kid reviewer Milo reviews The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.

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What is the first book that made you cry? Jun 07, 2021

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Authors Nanci Turner Stevenson and Grace Lin answer the question What is the first book that made you cry? and kid reviewer Mila reviews Imani's Moon written by JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell.

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Do you think using the computer to draw and make pictures is cheating? May 31, 2021

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Authors Nicole Tadgell and Grace Lin answer the question Do you think using the computer to draw and make pictures is cheating? and kid reviewer Haylee reviews For Black Girls Like Me by Mariama J. Lockington.

How did you know when you wanted to become a writer? May 24, 2021

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Authors Nikki Grimes and Grace Lin answer the question How did you know when you wanted to become a writer? and kid reviewer Madelyn reviews Maybe He Just Likes You? by Barbara Dee.

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If you could give one of your books another title, what would it be? May 17, 2021

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Authors with Josh Funk and Grace Lin answer the question If you could give one of your books another title, what would it be? and kid reviewer Elise reviews Too Small Tola by Atinuke.

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Do you make a rough draft first of the story and then make the pictures? May 10, 2021

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Authors with Yuyi Morales and Grace Lin answer the question Do you make a rough draft first of the story and then make the pictures? and kid reviewer Ethan reviews We Are Still Here by Traci Sorell.

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How long do you work per day making a book? May 03, 2021

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Authors with Nathan Hale and Grace Lin answer the question How long do you work per day making a book? and kid reviewer Grace P reviews The Yellow Suitcase Written by Meera Sriram Illustrated by Meera Sethi.

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How do you stay motivated when writing a book? Apr 26, 2021

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Authors Paula Chase and Grace Lin answer the question How do you stay motivated when writing a book? and a member of the book review club, Carter, reviews Clues to the Universe by Christina Li.

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