On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Barbara Dee about her newest middle grade novel: Tear This Down.

This middle grade novel Is about a young girl who makes the choice to speak out against a problematic historical hometown figure, no matter the cost. 

Come listen as we talk about her philosophy around writing children’s literature, the importance of o-questions in the book and in life, the important themes of women’s rights, voting and gender roles and the last line of the book that made me hug it. 

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

Tear This Down by Barbara Dee (Amazon / Bookshop)

Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee (Amazon / Bookshop)

Violets Are Blue by Barbara Dee (Amazon / Bookshop)

My Life in the Fish Tank by Barbara Dee (Amazon / Bookshop)

Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Barbara online:

Website: https://barbaradeebooks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaradeebooks 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barbaradee.bsky.social 

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!