Ep. 67: Erin Becker (Crushing It) on Sports, Crushes, and Character Development in Middle Grade

In this episode of the Middle Grade Matters podcast, host Shannon Balloon interviews author Erin Becker about her debut novel Crushing It. They discuss the book's themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up, as well as Erin's writing journey, the evolution of the middle grade market, and the importance of balancing writing with other life commitments. Erin shares insights on character development, the writing process, and the lessons she hopes young readers will take away...