At KidLit Craft we look at the mechanics of how writers do what they do, so we can improve our own writing. In this series, we’re taking a deep dive into Martine Leavitt’s YA novel Buffalo Flats. Erin has called this the perfect novel, so we’re tearing it apart to see how Martine put it together.  In this introductory episode, we cover how we met (at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where we both did MFAs in Writing for Children and Young Adults), how the podcast came about, why Buffalo Flats, and what you can expect from this series. Links: Martine Leavitt’s Buffalo FlatsVermont College of Fine Arts, Writing for Children and Young AdultsSome of Anne-Marie’s writing about craftSome of Erin’s writing about craftA sample KidLit Craft Newsletter The KidLit Craft Podcast is hosted by Anne-Marie Strohman and Erin Nuttall. Email us at podcast@kidlitcraft.com Support KidLit Craft Patreon Buy T-shirts and sweatshirts (click on “small logo” or “big logo” for a range of styles)