Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Pony," by R.J Palacio and Julie reviews, "The Incredible Talking Machine," by Jenni Spangler. Plus Julie chats to Craig Cauchi from Genrecon and Pamela chats to Sam Rutter of Storytorch. Links to Books:https://www.booktopia.com.au/pony-r-j-palacio/book/9780141377056.htmlhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the-incredible-talking-machine-jenni-spangler/book/9781471190391.htmlGraphic Novels Julie mentioned:This was our pacthttps://www.booktopia.com.au/this-was-our-pact-ryan-andrews/book/9781626720534.htmlAnother kindhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/another-kind-trevor-bream/book/9780063043534.htmlThe sleepoverhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the-sleepover-michael-regina/book/9780593117361.htmlPoison for breakfast https://www.booktopia.com.au/poison-for-breakfast-lemony-snicket/book/9780861542611.htmlLinks to Storytorch:Storytorch. - About UsLinks to GenreConGenreCon 2022And don't forget to drop by our Instagram page for this episode  (100) to request your discount code for GenreConTo learn more about the Mavens, head on over to https://www.middlegradepodcast.comOr to find Julie online drop by https://www.julieannegrassobooks.comAnd for Pamela online find her at https://www.ueckerman.netHave a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]To follow us on Instagram:  Middle Grade Mavens (@middle_grade_mavens_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos