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Why Gordon Korman never runs out of ideas
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Since writing his first book at the age of twelve, it's hard to imagine a more prolific writer than Gordon Korman. In nearly five decades of writing for kids and young adults, he's published 107 books, and sold around 35 million copies. He's beloved by readers spanning multiple generations and has become one of the most recognizable names in the middle grade genre. He stops by the studio to discuss how writing for young people has changed over his 50 years in the industry, what makes a character and story memorable and which books have helped shape his life and career. <p...
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This October celebrates spooky season with CBC podcasts. On Satanic Panic, hear how a tiny Saskatchewan town was engulfed by false accusations of ritual abuse. On The Devil You Know, listen as host Sarah Marshall traces the story of how that moral panic swept North America and embedded itself in pop culture.
Or if you prefer some laughs with your scares, check out Let's Make a Horror, where three comedians try to learn how to make a horror movie, then take a stab creating their own. Satanic Panic, The Devil You Know, Let's Make a Horror. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
and hear it with your fellow bookworms, and thanks as always for listening. Hey, if you're looking for a book to read and sink into, I've got you.
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