Book cover: Chloe Vega & the Missing Unseen by Leslie Adame; girl holding a wand giving off gold light with two other children behind her

Author Interview: Leslie Adame on Writing MG Fantasy that Mirrors Reality

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By Gayleen Rabakukk

Today I’m excited to welcome Leslie Adame back to Cynsations. Last fall I chatted with Leslie and other MG Escapades Authors about their debut experience. In this interview, Leslie reflects on current events, imposter syndrome and tackling revision notes. Her new book, Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen,

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Guest Interview: Liz Garton Scanlon & Carol Kim on Finding the Story You’re Meant to Write

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By Liz Garton Scanlon

The Austin chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is particularly vibrant, and among its many offerings is a mentorship program named for Cynthia Leitich Smith!

I have been the program’s mentor twice, most recently working with the wonderful Carol Kim.

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