Episode 285: How to Eat Fried Worms
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How to Eat Fried Worms
Let's talk about How to Eat Fried Worms! Thomas Rockwell's 1973 book has never been out-of-print, which is a pretty big deal. On Episode 285, Alli and her guest discuss this little morsel of a novel that really is as simple as its title. They talk about gendered book marketing, how the book might be different in 2024, banned books, betting in childhood, and the expectation for morality lessons in kid lit.
Morgan Matson is a New York Times bestselling author of books for teen and tween readers. Her latest releases are The Ballad of Darcy and Russell and The Firefly Summer in paperback. Follow her on Instagram (@morgamat).
CHECK OUT MORGAN’S LATEST RELEASES:
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell
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MORE READING:
“Book Review: How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell (1973)” (Read-at-Home Mom, 2013)
“How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell Turns 50 This Year. Does It Hold Up?” (Book Riot, 2023)
“Why is the book How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell banned?” (Quora)
“How to Eat Fried Worms” (Kirkus, 1973)
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