Loons, Lakes & Big Feelings with Donna Galanti

07/08/2025 17 min Temporada 2 Episodio 35

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Episode Synopsis

Summer is calling! In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Donna Galanti to talk about her heartfelt new middle-grade novel, Loon Cove Summer—a story of bravery, grief, friendship, and finding your way in the wild.We chat about:The real-life inspiration behind Sarah’s lakeside adventureWhy loons make the perfect emotional soundtrackHow nature can help us healWriting big feelings with heart and humorAnd the joys (and fails) of summer camp life!Whether you're a middle-grade reader looking for your next favorite book or an educator searching for a story that resonates, this episode will leave you smiling—and ready to head into the woods.🦆 Grab your flashlight and join us at Loon Cove!