40: If Walls Could Talk - Allie Millington Middle Grade Author Interview

14/06/2025 25 min
40: If Walls Could Talk - Allie Millington Middle Grade Author Interview

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We are joined by middle grade author Allie Millington to discuss her most recent book, Once for Yes. We talk about how she writes from unique perspectives including those of an old building and a typewriter. We also discuss the importance of community, the need for other people in our lives, why everyone needs to be seen, and the importance of imagination. Find author Allie Millingtonhttps://www.alliemillingtonbooks.com/https://www.instagram.com/allieinink/https://www.facebook.com/allie.mandleOnce for Yes by Allie Millington https://www.amazon.com/Once-Yes-Allie-Millington/dp/1250326982/Olivetti by Allie Millington https://www.amazon.com/Olivetti-Allie-Millington/dp/1250326931/#middlegradebooks #authorinterview #videopodcast Chapters00:00 Meet middle grade author Allie Millington05:39 What is Once for Yes by Allie Millington about?06:47 Everyone needs to be heard of, appreciated, be seen.08:58 The importance of community, wherever we’re at we can find strength in the community we’re in. Creating a diverse cast in the Odenburgh12:17 It’s hard to carry someone emotionally. Why do you write unique perspectives?15:16 What is the point in getting attached?18:15 Using your imagination was one of the most serious things you could do?20:34 What’s next for Allie Millington middle grade author?22:41 Allie’s book recommendation

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