The future of middle grade books (and Barnes & Noble's continued silence)

In the aftermath of the social media conversations around Barnes & Noble's new policies, the CEO released a statement that told us...absolutely nothing. So here we are, still speculating on what the heck is going on! If you write middle grade, is there any change you'll ever see your book on the shelves at a B&N?

B&N's (non)statement: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/b...

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Intro 00:00
B&N's middle grade policy 01:48
Put on your spin glasses 03:30
Why is B&N doing this? 05:31
How are publishers responding? 07:39
Advice for aspiring middle grade authors 12:35

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