Reading Rural YAL

Rachel Bird by Becky Citra | Author Talk

Today’s episode is brought to you by…the snow day! It’s been another long while since I posted an episode of my podcast. Being back in the secondary classroom has left me still trying to find my groove. But! Today’s snow day seemed like the perfect opportunity to edit and post another episode. Thanks, Snow! ItContinue reading "Rachel Bird by Becky Citra | Author Talk" [https://literacyinplace.com/2025/12/01/rachel-bird-by-becky-citra-author-talk/]

Golden Boys by Phil Stamper | Author Talk

Celebrating PRIDE in rural places with Phil Stamper with my first episode in a while. Hope you'll join us.

Vicious Is My Middle Name by Kevin Dunn | Author Talk

In this episode, Whippoorwill Award winner Kevin Dunn and I talk about the importance of rural voices in publishing, the impact that transactions of place have on identity, and the connection between DIY punk and rural culture. To learn more about Kevin Dunn: https://www.kcdunn.com/ For more info on the Whippoorwill Award for Rural YA andContinue reading "Vicious Is My Middle Name by Kevin Dunn | Author Talk" [https://literacyinplace.com/2024/09/03/vicious-is-my-middle-name-by-kevin-dunn-author-talk/]

Vicious Is My Middle Name by Kevin Dunn | Book Talk

In this episode, I sit down with my buddy, Brian Brady, to talk about the Whippoorwill Award winning Vicious Is My Middle Name by Kevin Dunn which is about Sydney Vicious Talcott and her efforts to derail the construction of an asphalt plant in her new home in Appalachia. Here’s the jacket copy summary: WithContinue reading "Vicious Is My Middle Name by Kevin Dunn | Book Talk" [https://literacyinplace.com/2024/07/10/vicious-is-my-middle-name-by-kevin-dunn-book-talk/]

Author Talk | Laurel Aronian

– Rural Teen Writing Contest Runner-Up – In this episode, high school junior, Laurel Aronian reads her award-winning poem, “So Long, Schoolhouse” and chats with me about her inspiration for the poem, her writing process, and gives some great advice to fellow young writers and teachers of writing alike. Check out her poem: https://literacyinplace.com/2024/02/15/so-long-schoolhouse-by-laurel-aronian-runner-up-2023-rural-teen-writing-contest/ LearnContinue reading "Author Talk | Laurel Aronian" [https://literacyinplace.com/2024/03/26/author-talk-laurel-aronian/]