Middle Grade Mavens
Middle Grade Mavens
Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman
The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor and home educator. #LoveOzMg
Episode 134 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:We absolutely GUSH over:The Prime Minister Problem by Brenton Cullen, published by @riveted_pressGirls Like by Katrina Germein and Deb Hudson, published by @midnightsunpublishingTearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley, published by @allenandunwinAudrey Skips by Andrew Rowe and Lisa Coutts, published by @midnightsunpublishingThe Friendship Paradox by Asia, published by @allenandunwin#loveozpb #loveozmg #loveozgn #middlegrademavens
Apr 22
21 min
Episode 133 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 133In this episode:Bendable by Kelly Brodie-Brown and Tommy Doyle, published by @scholastic_auGnoming About: Tree Mail Adventure by Liv LorkinVillain: Respawn by Adrian Beck, published by @scholastic_auOh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton, published by @penguinkidsaustralia #loveozpb #loveozmg #loveozgn #middlegrademavens
Apr 6
20 min
Episode 132 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 132: we chat about...A Murder is Going Down by Kate Emery, published by @allenandunwinThe Midnight Chew by Sally Morgan and Karen Blair, published by @fremantlepressOmnibird by Giselle Clarkson, published by @geckopressThe Story Writer’s Handbook by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Cheryl Orsini, published by @harperkidsau#loveozpb #loveozmg #middlegrademavens
Feb 10
17 min
Episode 131 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode we talk about...The Keeper of the Octopus by Neridah McMullin, published by @walkerbooksausEmmie Builds Something New by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, published by @affirmpressThe Thing About Christmas by Jo Dabrowski and Briony Stewart, published by @littlebookpressThere’s a Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon, published by @allenandunwin#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya #loveozpb #childrensbooks
Dec 3, 2025
27 min
Episode 130 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:The Peach King by Inga Simpson, Tannya Harricks, published by @hachettekidsRunt and the Dialogical Dognapping by Craig Silvey, published by @allenandunwinThe Experiment by Rebecca Stead, published by @textpublishingSpud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell, published by @harpercollinskidsThe Callers 2: The Hidden Forest by Kiah Thomas, published by @harpercollinskidsRivet Boy by Barbara Henderson, published by @affirmpress#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya #loveozpb
Oct 15, 2025
27 min
Episode 129 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge, published by @wombat_booksSkipshock by Caroline O’Donaghue, published by @walkerbooksaus#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya
Sep 17, 2025
17 min
Episode 128 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:We Won’t All Survive, by Kate Alice Marshall, published by @AffirmpressSong of a Thousand Seas by Zana Fraillon, published by @uqpbooksThis Season’s Draft by Jason Gent, published by @AllenandUnwinKev and Trev 2: Snot Scary Jungle Stories by Kylie Howarth, published by @affirmpressLexie Moon and the Space Day Disaster by Melissa Garside and illustrated by Lauren Mullinder, published by @riveted_pressA Little Bit Lola series by Kiah Thomas and Bec Kitson (Too Big to be a Fairy, and Too Small to be a Giant), published by @hardiegrantkids#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya #loveozpb #loveozgn
Aug 21, 2025
25 min
Episode 127 Middle Grade Mavens
Episode 127In this episode:A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen, published by @scholastic_auOceanforged: The Wicked Ship by Amelia Mellor, published by @affirmpressThe Style Secrets of Gareth McGreen by Kelly Brodie-Brown, illustrated by Natasha Carty, and published by @scholastic_au.How to Sail to Somewhere by Ashleigh Barton published by @hachetkidsanzWish I Was a Baller (GN) by Amar Shah with art by Rashad Doucet published by @scholastic_auWaiters in Elevators by Dylan and Amanda Shearsby, published @hardiegrantkids.#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozya #loveozpb #loveozgn
Aug 5, 2025
28 min
Episode 126 Middle Grade Mavens
In this episode:Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa'Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White, published by @allenandunwinEverglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, published by @affirmpressOur Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger, published by @hachettekidsanzAlways Your Sister by Frances Prentice, published by @wombat_booksAnna’s War by DJ Taylor published by @riveted_pressThe Letter Writer by Binny Talib by @windyhollow#middlegrademavens #childrensblooks #loveozpb #loveozmg #loveozya #ozkidlit
Jul 14, 2025
28 min
Episode 125 Middle Grade Mavens
Inthis episode:  Welcometo Miracle by Shara Curlett, published by @scholastic_auElsewhereby Shelby Matheson, published by @wombat_booksVillainBook One by Adrian Beck, published by @scholastic_auRIPNanny Tobbins by Lucie Stevens, published by @harperkidsauSilverborn:The Mystery of Morrigan Crowe by Jessica Townsend, published by @hachetteaus
Jul 2, 2025
22 min
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