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Middle Ground Book Fest

A different kind of literary festival

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Middle Ground Book Fest is a free virtual event that brings authors, educators, librarians, and book lovers together in a fun and safe space where they can learn from one another and find new ways to inspire the 8-14 year old reader.

The festival consists of panels featuring middle grade authors as well as teachers and librarians.

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August 8th Panels

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10:00am

Open Book: Behind the Scenes of Being an Author

Open Book: Behind the Scenes of Being an Author panel

with Amy Makechnie, Mae Respicio, Jarrett Lerner, Laurie Morrison, Leslie C. Youngblood, and Nicole Mancini (moderator)


12:00pm

Speak the Body: Survivors and Celebrations

Speak the Body: Survivors and Celebrations panel

with Cathleen Barnhart, Sonja Solter, Lexie Bean, and Aida Salazar


1:00pm

Teachers Who Write

Teachers Who Write panel

with Lisa Stringfellow, Stacy Nockowitz, Sarah Marie Jette, Chris Baron, Erin Dionne, and Tina Athaide


2:00pm

A Good Scare: the Importance and Craft of Horror, Mystery, and Thriller Novels for Middle Grade Readers

A Good Scare: the Importance and Craft of Horror, Mystery, and Thriller Novels for Middle Grade Readers panel

with Jake Burt, Supriya Kelkar, Kate Milford, Max Brallier, Eden Royce and Kim Ventrella (moderator)


3:00pm

Disability Representation

Disability Representation panel

with Ness Shortley, Karuna Riazi, Mike Jung, William Alexander, Sarah Allen, and Cindy Baldwin (moderator)

Event Date: 
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - 10:00am EDT
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