Episode 19: A Conversation with Padma Venkatraman
Reading in The Middle · Annisha Jeffries
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Show Notes
What do harp seals, poetry, and middle school have in common? They all collide in this heartfelt new episode with award-winning author Padma Venkatraman!
We’re talking about her latest middle grade novel, Safe Harbor—a story of change, courage, and finding peace even when life feels like a storm. 🌧️☀️ Follow Geetha as she navigates a new life in Rhode Island after leaving India—facing bullies, learning a new culture, and rescuing a seal who might help her heal. 🦭
In this episode, Padma and I talk:✨ Finding your voice through music and poetry
✨ What to do when you're feeling all the feelings
✨ Why letting go is sometimes the bravest thing you can do
✨ And how even the most minor acts—like picking up trash on a beach—can lead to significant change
Whether you’ve read The Bridge Home, Born Behind Bars, or this is your first time meeting Padma, you’re in for something truly special.
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