National Book Award winner and Newbery Honoree Polly Horvath discusses her latest middle-grade book, Library Girl, and her extensive writing career. She  talks about the inspiration behind her stories and the themes in Library Girl, including the importance of libraries and the concept of family. Polly shares her journey as a writer, from sending out children&apos;s stories to publishers at a young age to finally getting published, and she discusses the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself. <a href='https://modem-futura.simplecast.com' target='_blank'>Modem Futura</a> Modem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,... Listen on: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1771688480' target='_blank'>Apple Podcasts</a> &nbsp; <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFl4hY4t1qTCWE2Bxotrg' target='_blank'>Spotify</a>For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: <a href='https://www.shannonballoon.com/newsletter'>Newsletter</a>, and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/middlegradematterspodcast/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.threads.net/@middlegradematterspodcast?hl=en'>Threads</a>, and <a href='https://twitter.com/middlegpodcast'>Twitter</a>. I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to <a href='https://libro.fm/middlegradematters'>Libro.fm</a>, a platform that supports indy bookstores. If you&apos;re enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).