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Bestselling author Sara Pennypacker discusses her latest historical fiction novel, THE LION'S RUN.

In this episode, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker takes us behind the scenes of her latest historical fiction novel, THE LION'S RUN. Subscribe to Sharp Read on SubstackJoin thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom.Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on SubstackA bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra...

People in this episode

Hosts: Travis Jonker, Colby Sharp

Guest: Sara Pennypacker

Topics covered

• historical fiction
• children's literature
• author interview
• behind the scenes
• book discussion

Keywords

• Sara Pennypacker
• THE LION'S RUN
• historical fiction
• children's books
• author interview

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Organizations: Sharp Read, 100 Scope Notes

Books & works: THE LION'S RUN

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