Author Interview: Kevin T Ford Talks About His Book Lepunia

In this engaging conversation, Sara, Diane, and Kevin T. Ford discuss the journey of becoming an author and the creative process behind his book 'Lepunia'. They explore themes of family, writing inspiration, and the importance of understanding the target audience for children's literature. Kevin shares insights into his writing style, future projects, and the unique experiences that shaped his storytelling. Ford emphasizes the importance of creating believable characters, particularly in the context of animal protagonists, and how these characters can convey deeper themes of relationship and identity. The discussion also touches on the significance of place in storytelling, drawing from personal experiences in the Great Plains, and the collaboration with illustrator Michael Genova to bring the story to life visually. In this engaging conversation, Kevin T Ford shares insights into the importance of crafting a read-aloud experience for families and anticipates the release of his sequel, emphasizing the value of community engagement and the moral lessons embedded in his stories.
 

Author Interview: SD Smith 2021 Conversation in Potato Peel Pie Society Group

This is another one from the archives. Have you ever heard our conversation with SD Smith in the Potato Peel Pie Book group? 
 
Check out our SD Smith page on our website: https://plumfieldmoms.com/favorite-authors/s-d-smith 

Author Interview: S. D. Smith Talks About New Book The Found Boys

In this lively interview with S. D. Smith, we chat about his new book: The Found Boys. We also talk a little bit about his most recent release, the sequel to Jack Zulu, Jack Zulu And The Girl With The Golden Wings. As things so often do when we chat with Sam, we dug into some of the big cultural questions that we are all facing today. 
You can find Sara's review of The Found Boys here: https://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-book-reviews/new-book-the-found-boys
You can find Sara's review of Jack Zulu 2 here: https://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-book-reviews/jack-zulu-and-the-girl-with-the-golden-wings
SD Smith Page: https://plumfieldmoms.com/favorite-authors
Green Writer: https://plumfieldmoms.com/green-writer-program 
 
 
 

Author Interview: M. I. McAllister of The Mistmantle Chronicles

Books and Links:
Margi's Website
Margi's Facebook Page
Mistmantle Book Reviews
Mistmantle Book Club Podcast with the ladies of Biblioguides
Mistmantle books at Purple House Press
A Friend for Rachel/The Secret Mice
Father Brown TV Series
Father Brown Books
Jo March & Plumfield
Aslan Sings Narnia into Existence
Hold My Hand and Run
James Herriot
Elizabeth Gouge
Join the conversation:
Mistmantle Book Clubs at the Plumfield Reads corner of the Biblioguides Mighty NetworksPlumfield and Paideia Facebook PagePlumfield Moms Podcast Page

Author Interview: Gary D. Schmidt

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt 
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt 
Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt
The Big Jump by Benjamin Elkin
Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt 
Zack Taylor: Young Rough and Ready by Katharine E. Wilkie 
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 
Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary D. Schmidt 
The Labors of Hercules by Gary D. Schmidt 
The Sin Eater by Gary D. Schmidt 
Mara’s Stories by Gary D. Schmidt 
In Memory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women of Terezin
When I Grow Up: The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan  
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt 
Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt 
Biblioguides Online Comunity

Rerun Interview - John Tepper Marlin, son of Hilda van Stockum

he Mitchell Series ( 3 books) set in Canada
Five for Victory
Canadian Summer & Friendly Gables
The Bantry Bay Series (3 books) set in Ireland
Cottage at Bantry Bay
Francie on the Run
Pegeen
Stand-alone books:
The Winged Watchman (set in the Netherlands during WWII)
Note: Edna St. Vincent Millay, an aunt to Hilda van Stockum by marriage
The Borrowed House (set in the Netherlands during WWII)
John is writing a book about the Dutch resistance
Order of books on WWII: Winged Watchman for younger children, then Borrowed House for intermediate level and then John’s book when published
Joseph Conrad The Heart of Darkness - another book about the evil in men’s hearts (for adults)
Mogo’s Flute  set in Kenya
Penengro (gypsy Roma book)
Day on Skates (set in the Netherlands) 
Little Old Bear especially good for very young children
Patsy and the Pup another good one for young children
Join the conversation:
Plumfield and Paideia Facebook PagePlumfield Moms Podcast Page

Author Talk: Evelyn Sibley Lampman

This delightful author wrote in many genres and styles for a range of ages. In this episode we specifically focus on City Under the Back Steps, The Shy Stegasaurus, Bargain Bride, Three Knocks on the Wall, and The Bounces of Cynthiann. 
Books and Links:
Evelyn Sibley Lampman page at Biblioguides
The Shy Steagosaurs of Cricket Creek
City Under the Back Steps
Bargain Bride
Little Britches
Danny Dunn
The Shy Stegosaurus of Indian Springs
Purple House Press Nature Study Library
Purple House Press Golden Age Library
*The King and Queen of Quirk and the Remarkable Try-My-Shooz* By Martha Lewis Lambert
We Were Tired of Living in a House
Three Knocks on the Wall
The Bounces of Cynthiann
The Borrowed House
Margi McAllister Interview
 
Learn More About Our Guests:
Jill Morgan of Purple House Press
Tanya Arnold of Biblioguides
Where You Can Find Us:
Plumfield and Paideia Facebook Page
Plumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online Community
Plumfield Moms Podcast Page
Plumfield Moms Instagram

Interview: Sam & Josiah Smith, Authors of Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key

In this episode, Diane and Sara talk with the Father-Son writing team, Sam and Josiah Smith about their brand new book, Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. Fans of The Green Ember series will love knowing that Josiah has been helping his father with that series for years. This time, however, the tables are turned and this book is Josiah's concept that he shared with his dad. Listen in as we talk about how this book is different from the Green Ember in style, how it reminds Sara of N. D. Wilson, and how it surprised Diane. 
Books and Links:
Sara's Review of Jack Zulu
Our S. D. & J. D. Smith Author Page
Boxcar Children
Father Brown
N. D. Wilson
100 Cupboards
The Door Before
Karate Kid
Star Wars
The Bark of the Bog Owl
G. K. Chesterton
Learn More About Our Guests:
S. D. & J. D. Smith
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Where You Can Find Us:
Plumfield and Paideia Facebook PagePlumfield Reads Book Club Discussion Space at the FREE Biblioguides Online CommunityPlumfield Moms Podcast PagePlumfield Moms Instagram