Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathryn Holmes. We’ll be talking about making the transition from YA to a chapter books series and her book Madison Morris is NOT a Mouse!

Kathryn Holmes is the author of the Class Critters chapter book series, which includes Tally Tuttle Turns Into a Turtle, David Dixon’s Day as a Dachshund, and Madison Morris is NOT a Mouse! (publishing August 16th, 2022). She also wrote the young adult novels The Distance Between Lost and Found and How It Feels to Fly. Kathryn grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, daughter, and piles upon piles of books. A graduate of The New School’s MFA in Creative Writing program, Kathryn works as a freelance dance journalist, among other writing gigs.You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode Kathryn Holmes and I discuss:

The best ways to incorporate learning in a chapter book to fuel kids’ curiosity
How to blend grounded worldbuilding with a magical element in a story
The role authors must play in amplifying the work of diverse voices

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/423

423: Making the Shift from YA to a Chapter Book Series - Interview