Marcia Kochel shares the glaring gaps in middle school publishing and what middle grade authors can do to support and grow the reading interests of middle schoolers.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode!   Marcia Kochel Gmail: [email protected] School email: [email protected]  If anyone out there wants to brainstorm with me how to get the word out and how to highlight the middle school books that do some along, email me at my work email and we can put something together. Twitter: @marciakochel Instagram for my school library (includes a lot of our contests, activities, creative stations): @dhmslibrary Ms. Kochel’s book blog:  Indigo Girls in Concert at Druid Hills MS Closer to Fine Set list Kid Fears TLT Toolbox: Manifesto in Support of MS books by Marcia Kochel (May 2024) TLT Toolbox: Blog by Karen Jensen (Oct 2023)