Reading in The Middle
By Annisha Jeffries
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Episodes: 85
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Welcome to Reading in the Middle, the podcast dedicated to exploring the captivating world of middle-grade books, hosted by Annisha Jeffries, Youth Services Manager and literary enthusiast. Each episode dives into stories that inspire and entertain readers ages 8 to 12. Join Annisha as she discusses the latest and greatest in middle-grade literature, shares insights on character development, themes, and writing styles, and reads exciting excerpts to bring these books to life. Whether you're a young reader, a parent, or an educator, "Reading in the Middle" is your gateway to discovery.
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Ghosts, Friendship & Finding Your Voice with Megan Wynne | The Spirit of Loughmoe Abbey | Reading in the Middle
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May 12, 2026 |
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Christopher Bodmann on the *Kid Comet* Books, Writing Superheroes, and Middle Grade Storytelling
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May 08, 2026 |
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Philip Stead Interview: A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic | Reading in the Middle
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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The Adventures of Toby Baxter Series Explained | Tim Wright Interview | Middle Grade Fantasy Books
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Middle Grade Fantasy Author Interview: Chip Reeves on The Authentic Imaginings of Oscar White
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Healing After War: KG Mach on Present, Still Missing | Middle Grade Historical Fiction
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Decodable Texts, Dyslexia, and Access: A Conversation with Sue Marasciulo
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Breakout Author Christina Wyman Interview | Middle Grade Book Release 2026
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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What Does It Mean to Win? | Donna Galanti on The Secret Winners Club
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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A Princess, A Heart Witch, and Destiny: Tulip Moody on The Spell That Named Her
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Why HBCUs Matter: A Conversation with The HBCU Crew Author Bridgette Hickman
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Cracking Codes and Crossing Borders: James Ponti Takes the City Spies to EUROPA
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Mystery, Mayhem, and Middle Grade with author, Taryn Souders
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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Finding Your Power with Judd Winick | Hilo Presents: The Mighty
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Mischief, Mood Swings & Middle Grade Magic with Megan McDonald
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Talking The Aftermyth with Tracy Wolff
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Inside Derrick Barnes’s New Novel The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze: A Conversation on Worth, Talent, and Belonging
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Most Anticipating Books for 2026 with Karen Reeder
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Talking middle grade books with celebrated author Angie Thomas
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Feeling seen with Freddy the Alien authors Jonathan Del Arco & Trisha DiFazio
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Talking middle grade books with celebrated author Angie Thomas
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Into the Wild Magic with Michelle Knudsen
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Laughing, Friendship, and AI: Lance Rubin on Zed Moonstein Makes a Friend
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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When Friendship Reverses: Rian N. Jenkins on Middle School, First Love & Finding Your Voice
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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When Friendship Reverses: Rian N. Jenkins on Middle School, First Love & Finding Your Voice
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Behind the Curtain: Lindsay Champion on Cast vs. Crew
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Carolyn Leiloglou on Creating The Restorationists & Beyond the Far Horizon
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Alan Barillaro on Bunns Rabbit
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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A Conversation with Garrett Ryan Oyama
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Crafting the Weird & Wonderful: A Chat with Michael Buckley
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Aliens, Laughs, and Creative Chaos with author Kevin Garone
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Turning Pages with Kate DiCamillo: From Because of Winn-Dixie to Lost Evangeline
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Fold, flap, and roar with Tom Angleberger
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Meg Medina | Finding Your Light in the Abyss
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Changing How Kids Read: A Conversation with Sarah K. Blodgett, Founder of Noah Text
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Escaping the Drawer with Sammy and Annisha
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Growing Up Beth with Beth York
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Karina Yan Glaser on The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Walking in Paws: Ellen Phinney on A Dog and His Boy: The Switch
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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👽📱 Press 1 for Invasion with J.A. Dauber
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Detectives, Spies & Storms: James Ponti’s Middle Grade Mysteries
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Standing Up and Speaking Out: Darlene P. Campos on Friendship, Courage, and Ecuadorian History
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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The Table: Art, Family & Food with Winsome Bingham & Jason Griffin
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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C.G. Esperanza: Art in Motion
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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The Art of Becoming: A Sisterhood Story with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Roll the Dice on adventure with author Raj Sidhu
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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ALA Rewind: Kitty Felde on Mysteries, Civics, and Capitol Hill Lore
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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The Unraveling: Courage Takes Flight in the Woodland Realm
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Loons, Lakes & Big Feelings with Donna Galanti
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Episode 34: A Conversation with Ambreen Butt-Hussain
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Episode 33: Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane with K.E. Lewis
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Episode 32: Malcolm Lives with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Episode 31: So Over Sharing with Elissa Brent Weissman
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Episode 30: Forest Magic & Bug Pooters: A Conversation with Susie Spikol
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May 31, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Ben Guterson on Mystery, Magic, and the Power of Quiet Stories
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May 24, 2025 |
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Episode 28: Frenemies, Campfires & Cartooning with author and illustrator Liz Montague
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May 20, 2025 |
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Episode 27: Waves, Words & Big Feelings: Author, Bobbie Pyron on Octopus Moon
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May 18, 2025 |
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Episode 26: Grace Lin & the Gate Between Worlds
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May 06, 2025 |
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Episode 25: The Crow’s Tales: Adventures with Victoria E. Pannell & Thorir Sigfusson
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May 06, 2025 |
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Episode 24: Middle Grade in Full Color: A Conversation with author Emily Barth Isler
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May 02, 2025 |
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Episode 23: Creativity, and Finding Your Voice with author and illustrator Jerry Craft
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Episode 22: Bigfoot, Bunk Beds & Big Laughs with author, Julie Ditchburn Patton
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Episode 21: Amulets, Bullies & Big Adventures: Author, Donn Swaby on Corey Crumbly and the Lost Amulet
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Episode 20: Foxes, Forests & Feelings: A Magical Chat with Aubrey Hartman
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Episode 19: A Conversation with Padma Venkatraman
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Episode 18: A Conversation with author Melanie Baldwin and Illustrator, Don Mason
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Episode 17: A Conversation with author Adam Rosenbaum
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Episode 16: A Conversation with Jonathan Todd
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Episode 15: A Conversation with Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Episode 14: A Conversation with Tricia Springstubb
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Episode 13: A Conversation with Emily Bowen Cohen
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Episode 12: A Conversation with Tanita S. Davis
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Episode 11: Unsinkable Cayenne with Jessica Vitalis
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Episode 10: Making Waves in Middle-Grade: A Conversation with Johnnie Christmas
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Episode 9: Finding Your Wings with Jennifer Ann Richter, Author of Bird Nerd
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 8: A Conversation with Amalie Jahn
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Stop the Struggle, Start the Story -What Makes a Reader Reluctant?
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Episode 6: Interview with Nicole D. Collier, Phd
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Ep: 5 Interview with author and illustrator Penny Schneider and her new graphic novel Arty.
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Ep.4 Interview with author and Illustrator, Christopher Lincoln of the new graphic novel, The Night Librarian
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Ep.3 Interview with Ruth Chan author and illustrator of the new graphic novel Uprooted.
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Ep: 2 Tony Weaver, Jr - Graphic Novel Weirdo
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Bonus: Upcoming Interview with Tony Weaver, Jr.
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Reading in The Middle - Trailer
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Ep: 1. Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. and illustrated by Jes and Cin Wibowo
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Aug 01, 2024 |