An Interview with Rob Harrell Welcome to the blog. Tell us about your new book Popcorn. Hello! Thanks so much for having me! So, Popcorn is a middle grade novel about a seventh grader named Andrew. Andrew deals with some pretty bad anxiety and also a bit of OCD. The whole book takes place on...Read More
July 27, 2021 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, What a week! Our very own Milwaukee Bucks claimed the NBA Championship. Our city has been flooded with visitors and parties. My poor dogs have been hiding from the fireworks! My new book, Mightier than the Sword comes out today! Woot! We are having an...Read More
July 20, 2021 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, My new book, Mightier than the Sword comes out in a week! Woot! You can preorder it at Bookshop, your local bookstore, or wherever you shop online. Readers, I’ve been blogging here since about 2007. You have been my community and cheerleaders...Read More
I met Jodell Sadler last fall at the Wisconsin SCBWI conference—and loved her amazing presentation on pacing in picture books. She’s here today to talk about five great reads for middle grade and young adult readers (and those of us who refuse to grow up). If you want to write for this audience, read on....Read More
