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Louder Than Hunger: John Schu on Writing, Healing, and Hope

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with acclaimed author John Schu to discuss his powerful novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger. John shares his deeply personal journey of transforming his own experiences with anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety into Jake's story, offering insight into the creative process behind this emotionally charged book.

Listeners will gain insight into:

  • John's approach to writing about sensitive topics for young readers
  • The balance between authenticity and fiction in crafting a story based on personal experiences
  • The importance of self-expression and support systems in mental health journeys
  • How novels in verse can provide a unique reading experience for middle-grade audiences

John also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process, including his use of post-it note mantras and the challenge of deciding which personal experiences to include or fictionalize. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in middle-grade literature, mental health representation in books, or the healing power of storytelling.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about hope, resilience, and the transformative power of sharing our stories.

Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠. Order Copies: Louder Than Hunger on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Resources: Visit John Schu online: https://www.johnschu.com/ Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org

International OCD Foundation: https://kids.iocdf.org

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: https://anad.org/

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Sisällön tarjoaa The Children's Book Review. The Children's Book Review tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with acclaimed author John Schu to discuss his powerful novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger. John shares his deeply personal journey of transforming his own experiences with anorexia nervosa, depression, and anxiety into Jake's story, offering insight into the creative process behind this emotionally charged book.

Listeners will gain insight into:

  • John's approach to writing about sensitive topics for young readers
  • The balance between authenticity and fiction in crafting a story based on personal experiences
  • The importance of self-expression and support systems in mental health journeys
  • How novels in verse can provide a unique reading experience for middle-grade audiences

John also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process, including his use of post-it note mantras and the challenge of deciding which personal experiences to include or fictionalize. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in middle-grade literature, mental health representation in books, or the healing power of storytelling.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about hope, resilience, and the transformative power of sharing our stories.

Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠. Order Copies: Louder Than Hunger on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Resources: Visit John Schu online: https://www.johnschu.com/ Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org

International OCD Foundation: https://kids.iocdf.org

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: https://anad.org/

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
  continue reading

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