Author Interview: Mina Javaherbin on Writing Family & Faith

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By Gayleen Rabakukk

Mina Javaherbin‘s latest picture book, My Grandma and Me, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey (Candlewick, 2019) explores the tender relationship between a young girl and her grandmother.

I’m excited to share insights and inspiration about her writing process with Cynsations readers!

Congratulations on My Grandma and Me!

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Guest Post: Susan Thogerson Maas on Writing from a Faith-Based Perspective

Guest Post: Susan Thogerson Maas on Writing from a Faith-Based Perspective

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By Susan Thogerson Maas

Why do we write middle grade and young adult books? Perhaps we love to play with words. Or we admire the honesty and realness of kids—and never quite grew up ourselves.

These reasons also apply to those of religious faith, but we have an added motive—to inspire children,

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