Growing Readers' Hearts: An Interview with Dan Gemeinhart on Coyote Lost and Found

In this insightful interview, acclaimed middle-grade author Dan
Gemeinhart discusses his highly anticipated standalone companion
novel Coyote Lost and Found, the follow-up to his beloved
bestseller The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Gemeinhart
reflects on the evolution of the complex relationship between his
resilient protagonist Coyote and her grief-stricken father Rodeo
while also exploring the poignant themes of loss, healing, and
finding one's place in the world that are woven throughout both
narratives.


The #1 New York Times-bestselling author also offers a glimpse
into his creative process, from drawing inspiration from his
lifelong love of reading to the challenges of seamlessly
incorporating timely elements like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, Gemeinhart discusses his upcoming picture book Once
Upon a Friend and the distinct approaches required for crafting
middle-grade novels versus picture books.


With his signature blend of heart, humor, and authenticity,
Gemeinhart provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at his
acclaimed body of work and the powerful messages he aims to
impart to young readers. This episode is a must-listen for fans
of Gemeinhart's beloved stories as well as anyone interested in
the craft of writing impactful children's literature.





Transcription:


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





Order a Copy:


Coyote Lost and Found on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠.


Once Upon a Friend on Amazon and Bookshop.org.





Resources:


Find Dan Gemeinhart online at http://dangemeinhart.com.





Dan Gemeinhart Talks About:


His writing process and influences as an author of middle
grade novels

The evolution of the relationship between the main character
Coyote and her father Rodeo across the two books

The themes of grief, healing, and finding one's place in the
world that are central to the narratives

Dan's upcoming picture book Once Upon a Friend and the
differences between writing middle grade novels versus picture
books

The potential for the first Coyote book to be adapted into a
film