In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast

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Alternative Title

In the MIDst: A Kid’s Lit Podcast  #02 - Possibilities of the Middle Grade Genre

Publication Date

Fall 2024

Date

2023-05-10

Abstract

Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange discuss middle grade literature with book reviewer Afoma Umesi. Drawing on the work of scholars such as Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Dr. Joan Kingerbocker, and James Rycik, Slagus and Palange analyze the relationship between young readers and the books they engage with. Afoma Umesi, an educator and founder of the website Reading Middle Grade, adds her insights on the genre, highlighting notable middle grade titles and addressing issues of diversity and representation. Throughout the episode, the importance and accessibility of middle grade literature for both children and adults is emphasized.

Keywords

Middle grade literature, juvenile fiction, intersectionality (sociology), graphic novel, young adult books, Tik Tok, Good Reads, It all Begins with Jelly Beans (2021), Too Small Tola (2020)

Extent

00:43:21, 30-page transcript

Language

English

Media Type

Podcast

Format

Digital only

Notes

Abstract Citations 

Knickerbocker, J. L., & Rycik, J. A. “Reexamining literature study in the middle grades: A critical response framework.” American Secondary Education, 34, no. 3, (2006): 43. 

Naseem, S., & Winchester, K. (Hosts). (2021, April 7). Ep. 107 Middle Grade Magic [Audio podcast episode]. In Reading Women Podcast. https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com/blog/2021/04/07/ep-107-middle-grade-magic 

Thomas, E. E. Critical Engagement with Middle Grades Reads: Who Lives? Who Thrives? Who Tells Your Story? Voices from the Middle 26, no. 2, (2018): 13–16. 

Music Credit 

Korok Forest, Mikel & GameChops 

Identifier

ITM-podcast-ep2-possibilities-of-the-middle-grade-genre

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