Talking with Jasmine Warga

The Newbery Honor author discusses her latest novel, which broaches gun violence and school shootings for middle graders, and addresses the difficult conversations she hopes it will help her readers navigate.

Deanna Day, Barbara A. Ward, Terrell A. Young

BOOKS AND AUTHORS Grades 5 to 8 Talking with Jasmine Warga The Newbery Honor author discusses her latest novel, which broaches gun violence and school shootings for middle graders, and addresses the difficult conversations she hopes it will help her readers navigate. By Deanna Day, Barbara A. Ward, and Terrell A. Young Braxton Black “I didn’t write the book with the intention of shocking or upsetting any young people. It’s the exact opposite. I wanted to provide a safe space for kids to think about tough things and provide a starting point for discussion about these topics.” Thought it has become shockingly routine for most schools in the U.S. to practice safety drills in case of a school shooting, the topic is rarely addressed in books for middle graders. But…

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