Welcome to my talk with author Kate Messner, the multi- award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of fascinating nonfictional series like, HISTORY SMASHERS, which dives deep into the mysteries of history, as well as over 70 other amazing picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels! Kate has received many awards, from the E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Golden Kite and Crystal Kite Awards, to the Riverby Award for Natural History Writing, to many more! In this episode of E Train Talks, we'll dig into the story behind Kate's newest middle-grade novel-in-verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, a favorite 2025 read of mine, as well as discuss more of Kate's phenomenal stories! Kate Messner is a legend in the middle-grade storytelling world, and as someone who’s always loved learning about history and trivia from her books, it is an incredible honor to speak to Kate. So be sure to hit "play" and turn the pages of Kate's writing journey with me!Thanks for watching my interview with Author Kate Messner! I hope you learned something new today, I know I did! If you enjoyed our talk, please do me a favor and like this video, and while you're at it, please subscribe to my YouTube channel! Thanks!E Train Talks, Inc.Where Every Child's Journey Begins with a Book. E Train Talks, Inc., is a 501©(3) nonprofit founded and led by Ethan (known as E Train), a 14-year-old award-winning literacy advocate and Giving Tuesday teen leader. E Train is committed to celebrating early literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages. Through engaging interviews with children's authors, book reviews, school visits, and literacy-focused events, E Train sparks curiosity and encourages children to discover the magic of reading. By championing diverse voices and stories, E Train not only supports language development and comprehension skills but also helps children build empathy, confidence, and a strong educational foundation. Find out more about E Train's journey at: www.etraintalks.org
