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My Messy Muse

Jul 27, 2021

In this Episode we discuss poetry for young readers, from picture books to middle-grade, with traditionally published authors, Chris Baron, Michelle Schaub, and Angela Shanté.

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Apr 21, 2021

Kidlit BITs- Bite Sized Informational Takeaways!  On this Episode learn about how to get your FREE book resources into the hands of teachers.

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Apr 21, 2021

Celebrate Picture Books! 2020 was a difficult year for everyone yet beautiful books published.  In this Episode, we celebrate new picture books that released in 2020. We celebrate their authors, illustrators, stories, and journeys.

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Dec 27, 2020

You desperately want to be published. You have your story, you think it's perfect, do you try the traditional route or do you self-publish?

In this My Messy Muse kidlit podcast Episode 50, Michele McAvoy interviews April Cox, a successful self-published kidlit author who works with other kidlit writers to help them see...


Dec 26, 2020

Have a winter holiday idea but think that market is too crowded?  Have a holiday story manuscript but don't know when the best time to shop it is?
Have a new holiday books, but don't know how to get started marketing during such a crazy time. 

In this Episode 49 of the My Messy Muse #kidlit podcast Michele McAvoy will...