In this video, I sat down virtually with Wendelin Van Draanen, the multi-award-winning author of over 30 books for children and teens of all ages. With a writing career that spans over two decades, and books that have touched the hearts of countless readers, Wendelin has many interesting and touching stories to share. You'll learn from someone who's crafted picture books, to middle grade to even YA not to mention you'll learn how her middle-grade novel FLIPPED was transformed into a Rob Reiner directed motion picture, but that's just the start, during our talk, Wendelin shares many more fun and meaningful details about her incredible writing journey! Enjoy my interview with a true writing wonder, Wendelin Van Draanen! Thanks for watching my interview with Author Wendelin Van Draanen! 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