The Reader's Heart | Guest: Sarah Everett

Sarah Everett joins Jennifer to discuss her book The Probability of Everything and the power of books to connect readers. She shares her own experiences as a reader and the impact of books like Charlotte's Web on her as a reader and a writer. The importance of read-alouds and tackling tough topics in children's literature are also explored. Sarah talks about the process of writing and developing characters, as well as the mystery element in her book. She discusses reader reactions and the hope that her books spark important conversations.  Sarah concludes by sharing details about her upcoming book.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:48 The Power of Books to Connect

03:36 The Impact of Charlotte's Web

04:56 The Importance of Read-Alouds

06:22 Tackling Tough Topics in Children's Literature

07:44 Writing About Grief and Difficult Emotions

10:23 The Process of Writing and Developing Characters

12:54 The Mystery Element in 'The Probability of Everything'

14:59 Reader Reactions and Feedback

17:33 Using Children's Literature to Spark Conversations

19:42 The Importance of Supportive Secondary Characters

22:43 Finding Light in Darkness

26:04 Upcoming Book and Conclusion