Crime For Middle Grades: How to Write Mysteries Kids Love

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Carol Hughes, Gay Toltl Kinman, Keir Graff, Penny Warner, Sarah Smith

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Authors discuss writing crime fiction for middle-grade readers, focusing on the young sleuths they’ve created and the mentors who guide them. This session explores the unique challenges and rewards of crafting mysteries for pre-teen audiences, from age-appropriate stakes to characters that inspire curiosity, courage, and problem-solving.

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