“Donna Galanti’s keynote for the 2025 High School Commencement was such a wonderful speech with a fantastic message to the students and their families. Her talk about getting out of your comfort zone was deeply inspiring.”
– Annemarie McGarry, Director of College Counseling, Academy of the Holy Names
UPCOMING EVENTS:
See a sampling of Craft & Marketing Talks Donna offers and more of what attendees say!
Check out Donna’s craft and marketing courses for writers and view Donna’s portfolio.
MEDIA:
Dig Into Loon Cove Summer with Author Donna Galanti on Off The Shelf Books Podcast
Interview with SLJ’s Teen Librarian Toolbox
Going back in time to write a children’s book on Writer’s Digest.
On Reading in the Middle podcast talking Loon Cove Summer, loons, lakes, and big feelings.
Virtual book tour with Teaching Books where I read a book excerpt, talk about my childhood, and share a writing prompt!
On Reading With Your Kids Podcast I share behind scenes ideas of Unicorn Island.
Interview in Bucks Happening on launching a children’s book series.
The middle grade voice and nature as inspiration on The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast.
Video podcast with Middle Grade Ninja where we talk writing, my newest book Unicorn Island, plus a ghost story!
Podcast with Stacey Horan on The Bookshop at the End of the Internet
Interview with Philadelphia Writers’ Conference.
Reddit AMA Live Q&A
Check out my author YouTube Channel!
SCHOOL EVENTS:
For Donna’s Author School Visit programs and testimonials visit here.
Amazing artwork by Churchville Elementary to welcome me for a school visit!
ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS:
5 ways young writers can create their story world on Imagination Soup
Articles as a member of From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors
Building Suspense: Meeting Your Readers in the Middle
Letting Go: In Writing and in Life on Writers In The Storm
Writing for Children: Finding Your Childlike Wonder
Build your author life before your book release
Interview on the Big Thrill: Fresh Insight into Writing Thrillers for Kids
Interview on The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow
Evolution of a Writing Process
Interview on Laurie’s Book Blog
Writing Scary for Kids with Kid Thrillers
6 Questions: An Author Spotlight on YA Fest Junior8 Steps to an Agent, a Publisher, and a 2-Book Deal
6 Things I’ve Learned from My Editor in
Writing a Children’s Book
Thoughts with Project Middle Grade Mayhem on Writing Middle Grade
Getting Your Manuscript Past the Gatekeepers on Literary Rambles
