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Episode 39: Pirates in Middle Grade Books

Two Lit Mamas

English - January 26, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 38: Twisted Fairy Tales for Modern Middle Graders
Next Episode: Episode 40: Time Traveling Middle Graders

Arrrrr, the Mamas uncover buried treasure with three pirate-themed books for Middle Grade readers (aged 8-13) in the 39th episode of Two Lit Mamas Podcast. Their high seas discussions quickly freeze over with six tips for beating the winter blahs that don't include walking the plank. Join them if you dare!

Book Chat:

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn MoriartyDark Waters by Katherine ArdenPirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas by Leigh Lewis, illustrated by Sara Gomez Woolley


Pick 6: How the Mamas beat the winter blahs

Lots of carbs, including homemade bread, French pastries, and pretzels. Yes, please!Get cozy with Danish Hygge and throw another log on the fire.Game the system with games.Embrace the Swedish mantra "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."Murder in books, movies, TV shows and podcastsMake your family mission statement "Always Be Learning."