was this vision of someone in a wheelchair trying to navigate my grandparent’s old trailer in Oklahoma. I needed more distance from real life to let my imagination go where it would. But I knew I couldn’t tell Charlie’s story. My son has cerebral palsy and the notion of writing a story that he could relate to had been percolating for a while. one late night/early morning with the idea for ROLL WITH IT rattling around in my head. Mixed-Up Files: Tell us a little bit about ROLL WITH IT (& CONGRATS!!!), as well as your background as a writer. Here’s what Jamie had to say about writing for middle-grade readers, why stories about being the new kid are so appealing, and what’s on her TBR (to be read) list. This week, author Jamie Sumner stopped by MUF to talk about her brand-new middle-grade title from Simon & Schuster, ROLL WITH IT (giveaway below!).
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