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Loons, Lakes & Big Feelings with Donna Galanti
Season 2 · Episode 35

Loons, Lakes & Big Feelings with Donna Galanti

Reading in The Middle · Annisha Jeffries

August 7, 202517m 44s

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Show Notes

Summer is calling! In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Donna Galanti to talk about her heartfelt new middle-grade novel, Loon Cove Summer—a story of bravery, grief, friendship, and finding your way in the wild.

We chat about:

  • The real-life inspiration behind Sarah’s lakeside adventure

  • Why loons make the perfect emotional soundtrack

  • How nature can help us heal

  • Writing big feelings with heart and humor

  • And the joys (and fails) of summer camp life!

Whether you're a middle-grade reader looking for your next favorite book or an educator searching for a story that resonates, this episode will leave you smiling—and ready to head into the woods.

🦆 Grab your flashlight and join us at Loon Cove!


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