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BookOdysseyHow to Be an American Housewife by Margaret DillowayThe provided text contains excerpts from the novel, "How to Be an American Housewife" by Margaret Dilloway, interspersing fictional narrative with snippets from an in-universe advice handbook of the same name. The primary narrative follows Shoko, a Japanese woman who marries an American sailor, Charlie, after World War II and immigrates to the United States, detailing her struggles with assimilation, motherhood, and cultural clashes. The narrative features her relationship with her daughter, Sue (Suiko), who journeys to Japan late in the book, seeking reconciliation with her estranged Uncle Taro on behalf of her ailing mother, Shoko. Throughout the text...
2025-12-0127 min
The Written SceneEpisode 83: Margaret DillowayFor author and editor Margaret Dilloway, some of the best stories involve healing and finding place in this big ol' universe. Hard to disagree with that. In this episode of The Written Scene, Margaret talks about being an artist-in-residence in Zion National Park, what being alone in nature can do for a writer, why she prefers to write YA, being selectively mute as a kid but finding a voice in storytelling, having adults in childhood that support and foster a writing talent, how stubbornness can be both a benefit and a pitfall to artists, taking a risk...
2025-04-2956 min
The Written SceneEpisode 83 Teaser: Margaret DillowayYA author Margaret Dilloway also has work as an editor but sometimes she can't, and probably shouldn't, take public credit for the work she did. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Margaret. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
2025-04-2200 min
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "When Life Gives You Lemons Make Peach Pie"When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Downing
Read alikes:
The Penderwicks Book by Jeanne Birdsall
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street / by Karina Yan Glaser
Pie In the Sky by Remy Lai
Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway
2024-03-1210 min
Wonder World Book Cafe'66. Where the Sky Lives Margaret DillowayStep into the life of twelve-year old Tuesday Beals whose story is nearly a love letter to Zion National Park, located in Utah, and her beloved sky.
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2023-11-0307 min
The Series ReviewFive Things About Ava AndrewsHello all! Today I will be reviewing a great middle grade book: Five Things About Ava Andrews, by Margaret Dilloway. This is an awesome book about friendship, anxiety, and improvisation. Enjoy! Email: theseriesreview13@gmail.com
2023-06-2507 min
Middle Grade Ninja181 Literary Agent Patricia NelsonPatricia Nelson and I discuss how she got her start in publishing and joined the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency as well as why it takes an average of around five years to make a living as a literary agent. We do a deep dive on the questions she asks through Query Manager, how she evaluates the answers, submission red flags, the future of publishing after so much recent disruption, the importance of not being an agent’s “first pancake,” and so much more.
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2022-09-031h 27
Two Lit MamasEpisode 50: Summer Stories for Budding EnvironmentalistsThe Mamas go all Eco Warrior this month with Middle Grade fiction (for 8-12 years olds) that is destined to inspire next gen environmental scientists and animal lovers. They get a little weepy discussing manatee injuries, great white shark invasions, themes of loss, and fantastic debut fiction authors. Then, the Mamas share 6 healthy screen time options for summer learning. Put on your Birkenstocks and join the fun! Book Chat:Where the Sky Lives by Margaret DillowayManatee Summer by Evan GriffithThe Line Tender by Kate Allen Pick 6: Screen...
2022-07-2749 min
The Big Kids Book Club PodcastEpisode 129: Big Kids Book Club Monthly Book Chat: Mental Health Awareness May 22Hey, hey, hey!
It’s the end of the month so I’m joined by Rab (@rabtales), Emma (@EmmaKeane10) and Laura (@librarylaurapod) to talk about our monthly topic. This month is Mental Health Awareness May, where we talk about positive representation and media in the Middle Grade and Young Adult genre.
Before we start this episode, below are some links to resources that you or anybody can use to promote positive Mental Health Awareness, depending on your respective region.
UK - MentalHealth.org.uk
USA - Mental Health America - MHANational.org
2022-05-3034 min
Hook of a BookFive Things About Ava AndrewsToday, on Hook of a Book, I review Five Things About Ava Andrews, by Margaret Dilloway. This is a wonderful book about a girl managing anxiety, a heart condition, and being an introvert whose best friend just moved away. I’d read it again any day! Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.
2022-05-1408 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 63: RedIt's another week, and that means even more new books and new events happening at the store! Events this week: Tuesday, March 8th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/382022Dilloway Wednesday, March 9th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/392022Gretchen Thursday, March 10th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/3102022Heuvelt Friday, March 11th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/3112022England Sunday, March 13th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/romancebookclub Monday, March 14th: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/3142022Clark New this week: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9780063047242 by Margaret Dilloway https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9781250768919 edited by Yu Chen and Regina Kanyu Wang https://www.mystgalaxy.com/book/9...
2022-03-0841 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 63: RedIt's another week, and that means even more new books and new events happening at the store! Events this week: Tuesday, March 8th: Margaret Dilloway Wednesday, March 9th: Gretchen Felker-Martin, in conversation with Lee Mandelo Thursday, March 10th: Thomas Olde Heuvelt, in conversation with Chris Golden Friday, March 11th: Remi K. England, in conversation with Britta Lundin Sunday, March 13th: Romance Book Club Monday, March 14th: Aaron Philip Clark, in conversation with Curtis Ippolito New this week: Where th...
2022-03-0841 min
Around the BaggMargaret Dilloway, Forrest Shaw, and Mark Hayes - Around the Bagg Comedy ShowMargaret Dilloway, Forrest Shaw, and Mark Hayes drop by Around the Bagg tonight to fight to the death to be my BFF!
2021-05-2532 minA Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 006: Pride ComicsWe're back! Happy Pride! Black lives matter! Becca and Gary are here to share some new events, new books, and LGBTQIA+ comics! Events this week: Tuesday, June 9th: Margaret Dilloway & Jay Sukow Wednesday, June 10th: Jennifer L. Armentrout and Julie Kagawa Thursday, June 11th: Jeffe Kennedy Friday, June 12th: E.K. Johnston Sunday, June 14th: Romance Book Club Sunday, June 14th: Virtual D&D New this week: The Ghosts of Sherwood by Carrie Vaughn You Can't Catch Me by Catherine McKenzie The Marriage Game by Sara Desai The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon 500 Miles from You by Jenny Colgan ...
2020-06-0952 minA Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 006: Pride ComicsWe're back! Happy Pride! Black lives matter! Becca and Gary are here to share some new events, new books, and LGBTQIA+ comics! Events this week: Tuesday, June 9th: Margaret Dilloway & Jay Sukow Wednesday, June 10th: Jennifer L. Armentrout and Julie Kagawa Thursday, June 11th: Jeffe Kennedy Friday, June 12th: E.K. Johnston Sunday, June 14th: Romance Book Club Sunday, June 14th: Virtual D&D New this week: The Ghosts of Sherwood by Carrie Vaughn You Can’t Catch M...
2020-06-0952 min
Find Your LightYes, AND (Margaret Dilloway)In this episode, I speak with Margaret Dilloway (she/her) about using improv to work through social anxiety, the connections between performing and novel-writing, and the value of YES, AND.
Margaret Dilloway is the author of 8 novels for adults and children, including the American Library Award-winning MOMOTARO: XANDER AND THE LOST ISLAND OF MONSTERS and THE CARE AND HANDLING OF ROSES WITH THORNS. She writes in the genres of contemporary and historical women’s fiction; middle grade fantasy; and middle grade contemporary. Descended from samurai and coal miners, Dilloway incorporates themes about the intersections of race, class, and cul...
2019-09-0346 min
Full Audiobook for Your Ears, Limitless Adventures | Kids, Ages 8-10Momotaro Xander and the Dream Thief by Margaret Dilloway | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Momotaro Xander and the Dream ThiefAuthor: Margaret DillowayNarrator: Chris PattonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8 hrs and 28 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 05-03-17Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCGenres: Kids, Ages 8-10Summary:Xander Miyamoto should be feeling great. It's the beginning of summer vacation, his mother has returned from a long absence, and he has learned that he is Momotaro, a warrior with special powers. But instead of reveling in it all, Xander...
2017-05-038h 28
Tune In To The Addictive Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!Momotaro Xander and the Dream Thief by Margaret DillowayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/106045to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Momotaro Xander and the Dream Thief
Author: Margaret Dilloway
Narrator: Chris Patton
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
Release date: 05-03-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Asian
Publisher's Summary:
2017-05-038h 29
Full Audiobook for Your Ears, Limitless Adventures | Kids, Ages 8-10Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters by Margaret Dilloway | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of MonstersAuthor: Margaret DillowayNarrator: Chris PattonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8 hrs and 12 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 04-12-16Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCGenres: Kids, Ages 8-10Summary:Xander Miyamoto would rather do almost anything than listen to his sixth grade teacher, Mr. Stedman, drone on about weather disasters happening around the globe. When spring break begins at last, Xander plans to spend it playing computer games...
2016-04-138h 12
Embark On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters by Margaret DillowayPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/105581to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters
Author: Margaret Dilloway
Narrator: Chris Patton
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 04-12-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Adaptations
Publisher's Summary:
2016-04-128h 12
Scripts & ScribesEp 26 – Margaret DillowayWe talk to author Margaret Dilloway about researching in two different fields for her newest book, writing about subjects with a personal slant, how newspaper writing helped her fiction, how she landed her first agent, and why she likes to participate in book clubs. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
2012-08-0927 min
Scripts & ScribesEp 26 – Margaret DillowayWe talk to author Margaret Dilloway about researching in two different fields for her newest book, writing about subjects with a personal slant, how newspaper writing helped her fiction, how she landed her first agent, and why she likes to participate in book clubs. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
2012-08-0927 minScripts & ScribesEp 26 – Margaret DillowayWe talk to author Margaret Dilloway about researching in two different fields for her newest book, writing about subjects with a personal slant, how newspaper writing helped her fiction, how she landed her first agent, and why she likes to participate in book clubs. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
2012-08-0927 min