D.J. Brandon, Author
Writing chapter books with a spooky twist and hi-lo middle grade novels-in- verse.
Connecting with Readers
At a library book event before a middle grade audience, DJ Brandon shares humorous moments from her “character” research for her verse novel, Tell Me Why the Jack Pine Grows.
Craft Conversations
Talking with middle grade students, DJ Brandon discusses the powerful role that “setting” plays in her middle grade verse novel, The Midas Trees.
D.J. Brandon, “Deb,” is a children’s book author, and former nurse, with years of experience working with children in a variety of both health care and educational settings. Currently writing elementary and middle grade fiction, such as West 44 Book's Graveyard Gruber chapter book series and the middle grade verse novels, Tell Me Why the Jack Pine Grows and The Midas Trees. D.J. Brandon enjoys sharing her stories, her craft and her journey with her readers and aspiring young writers. She finds connecting with students in small group settings especially appealing and welcomes the opportunity to meet with both students and teachers.
Connect with D.J. Brandon on Instagram (@djbrandonwrites).
“Books are safe places where children can go to stretch their imaginations, confront their fears, expand their horizons. They are places where children can openly laugh, and freely cry; places where they can listen for a heartbeat that sounds like their own.” - D.J. Brandon
You can visit D.J. Brandon at her website: https://djbrandonauthor.com