The Spark Experiment: Matt Manning & Matt Loux on Friendship, STEM, Creativity & Middle Grade Adventure | Reading in the Middle
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Annisha Jeffries talks with Matt Manning and Matt Loux about their graphic novel The Spark Experiment, exploring themes of friendship, STEM, and creativity.
What happens when science, imagination, and friendship collide? In this episode of Reading in the Middle , Annisha Jeffries talks with Matt Manning and Matt Loux , the creative team behind The Spark Experiment , to delve into the engaging world they’ve built for middle-grade readers. Together, they discuss: The inspiration behind The Spark Experiment Creating memorable characters kids will root for Why STEM and creativity belong together The collaborative process of writing and illustrating a graphic novel Hidden details and Easter eggs readers should look for Encouraging curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, parent, or middle-grade reader, this conversation is packed with laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of inspiration. 📚 Book: The Spark Experiment by Matt Manning & Matt Loux 🎙️ Hosted by: Annisha Jeffries Subscribe for more conversations with today’s best middle-grade authors. The Spark Experiment, Matt Manning, Matt Loux, Reading in the Middle podcast, middle grade books, graphic novel interview, STEM books for kids, science adventure books, middle grade graphic novels, children’s…
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