Megan E. Freeman: From 'Alone' to 'Away'

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, Megan E. Freeman
takes us on a journey through her creative process and the
powerful stories behind her novels ALONE and AWAY.





From discovering swimming as an unexpected source of inspiration
to transforming ALONE from prose to verse, Megan shares the
evolution of her craft and her deep connection to young readers.
She reveals how student feedback shaped AWAY's multiple narrative
styles and discusses her meticulous research process, from
calving on ranches to studying emergency management protocols.


At the heart of our conversation is her passionate mission:
empowering young readers and helping them fall in love with
reading, one story at a time.





Discussion Topics:


Swimming as a significant source of creative flow.

Reading Nancy Drew books in first grade.



How the unique narrative styles in 'Away' enhance character
development.

The importance of choice in reading for children.

Diverse storytelling formats can make reading more
accessible.

How Megan's transition from prose to verse transformed her
storytelling approach.



Engaging young readers requires authenticity in experiences.

Feedback from tween readers is crucial for writing.

Researching enhances story authenticity.

Audiobooks provide a new perspective on storytelling.

How Megan aims to empower young readers through her books.



Inspiring a love for reading.






Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The
Children's Book Review⁠⁠⁠


Order Copies of Alone on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠


Order Copies of Away on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org


For more information about Megan E. Freeman,
visit https://www.meganefreeman.com/





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