"Middle school is when kids open up to the world; it's when they think about bigger things, and they haven't formed their opinions on things yet...everything's up for grabs, which is amazing to be around."--Ira Glass
If you write for middle graders (or if you're pondering what distinguishes YA and middle grade), this episode of This American Life is solid gold in terms of digging into to the emotional lives and pressures and perspectives of middle schoolers. (Many thanks to writer Mike Martin for the link.)
This made me laugh and cry, Molly. Middle schoolers can break your heart and make you puff up with pride - all in the same day. I think you need to LOVE middle schoolers to write for them. And I do. Thank you for this!
ReplyDeleteI loved this episode and agree- a great resource for inspiration for writers.
ReplyDeleteexcellent writer have good mind.congratulation on your success...........
ReplyDeleteorganic food market in india
I am the writer in residence for the Grade 6/7 class at our local school and today they are hosting a dance...I was thinking of crashing it (that's the sort of thing you can do in a small town) and just hanging around in a corner and watching. Now I really want to!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like every MG or YA writer who hears this will want to write The Mimis. I do! But of course, it's not my story to tell. Thanks for this program, it's really got me thinking.
ReplyDelete