Sarah Everett joins Jennifer to discuss her book The Probability of Everything and the power of books to connect readers. She shares her own experiences as a reader and the impact of books like Charlotte's Web on her as a reader and a writer. The importance of read-alouds and tackling tough topics in children's literature are also explored. Sarah talks about the process of writing and developing characters, as well as the mystery element in her book. She discusses reader reactions and the hope that her books spark important conversations. Sarah concludes by sharing details about her upcoming book. Show notes and other information related to this episode can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:48 The Power of Books to Connect 03:36 The Impact of Charlotte's Web 04:56 The Importance of Read-Alouds 06:22 Tackling Tough Topics in Children's Literature 07:44 Writing About Grief and Difficult Emotions 10:23 The Process of Writing and Developing Characters 12:54 The Mystery Element in 'The Probability of Everything' 14:59 Reader Reactions and Feedback 17:33 Using Children's Literature to Spark Conversations 19:42 The Importance of Supportive Secondary Characters 22:43 Finding Light in Darkness 26:04 Upcoming Book and Conclusion

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