An Interview with Grace Russo | The Book Faire: June 12, 2025
Description
In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews Grace Russo, managing editor of Pennyworth Publishing. They discuss the importance of children's literature, the journey of self-publishing, and the creative process behind making books that resonate with young readers. Grace shares her passion for reading to children, the challenges of self-publishing, and her vision for creating substantial literature that nurtures creativity and beauty in children's lives.
New Releases:
The Protégée by Erica Ridley
On Guard! (Marshall Middle School #1) by Cassidy Wasserman
We Can Never Leave by H.E. Edgmon
Top Heavy by Rhonda DeChambeau
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pennyworth Publishing and Grace Russo
05:44 Transitioning from Substack to Publishing
10:36 The Importance of Reading to Children
15:51 Challenges and Insights in Self-Publishing
21:34 Encouraging New Authors and Community Engagement
23:28 Grace Russo's Creative Philosophy
26:19 New Releases
33:01 News
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