Denver, CO United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Aircraft Tow Operations you will be responsible for assisting in the movement of the Aircraft to and from the Gates. Compensation: + $21.50 per hour + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking + Frontier Airlines Flight benefits for you and a companion Key Responsibilities: + OVERNIGHT SHIFT ONLY + Towing different types of aircrafts safely and securely.• Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.• Perform inspection of tow tractor and tow bar prior to each use• Operate motorized equipment.• Responsible for safe push bac

Orlando, FL United States Description Great News! Want to work for one of the leading fueling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! As a member of our cabin cleaning team you will be responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning of aircraft cabins. Some of the duties will include preparing cleaning solvents for use vacuuming sweeping dusting and disinfecting the aircraft cabin. Cleaning solvents need to be stored correctly after use and all soiled linens deposited into laundry bins. You will be driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles at times and as such you will require a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. You and your team will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and pro

Austin, TX United States Description Great News! Menzies Aviation is seeking a Lead Ramp Agent!!! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!!! Benefits: + Full Benefits PTO DENTAL MEDICAL VISION 401K + Paid Training + Discount Programs + Flight Benefits ITP/GH What Youll Do: Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent be

Hebron, KY United States Description Are you looking for a career within the Airline Industry? Do you want to work in a fun challenging and fast paced environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! + Full Time open availability required + $18hr plus $2hr prefect attendance bonus $2 more an hour UP TO 80hrs + Flight Benefits after 90 days + You MUST have open availability to work nights weekends/and holidays + Growth opportunities such as lead or management roles Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations. + Operate motorized equipment. + Read and interpret aircraft weigh

Bwi Airport, MD United States Description + A flexible schedule is needed due to the ever changing airline schedules. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties May be assigned. + Responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost. + Application of Deice Fluid Type 1 or Type 4 to aircraft wings fuselage and tail. + Responsible for driving large heavy vehicles around aircraft while deicing operation is being performed. + Responsible for accurate accounting of deicing fluid transactions. + Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles. + Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew flight crew and dispatch. + Know and comply with all safety procedures/protocols. + Provide additional service as required. + Able to meet the Stations attendance/tardiness standa

Wichita, KS United States Description Great News! Menzies Aviation is seeking Part Time Ramp Agents!!! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!!! Benefits: + Full Benefits PTO DENTAL MEDICAL VISION 401K + Paid Training + Discount Programs + Flight Benefits!!! Why Choose Menzies Aviation: + Full Benefits: paid time off and health insurance for all full time employees + Professional growth: Menzies offer career growth opportunities. + Team environment: a fun fast paced and supportive company culture + Equal opportunity employer: Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally What Youll Do: Unloading and loa

Wichita, KS United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Passenger Service Team you will be responsible for checking in passengers for flights at the ticket counter and gates; as well as verifying passenger documentation assigning seats providing gate information checking baggage and assisting passengers with their issues in the airport. This individual must adhere to Menzies Aviation uniform guidelines and codes of conduct. Schedule: SHIFT Must be available for 10:30AM 2:30PM + Watch Our Passenger Service Agent Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZpbmlbdAtk Key Responsibilities + Assist passengers with check ins verification gate information baggage claims and any other passenger issues in the airport + Interpret identification labels along with baggage and cargo routing tags + Host self service kiosks + Ensur

Wichita, KS United States Description Great News! Menzies Aviation is seeking Full Time Ramp Agents!!! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!!! Benefits: + Hourly rate starting at $15/hr + Full Benefits PTO DENTAL MEDICAL VISION 401K + Paid Training + Discount Programs + Flight Benefits (after 90 days) Schedule: 4:00 AM 11:30 AM Days off are bid but will have 2 consecutive days What Youll Do: Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of

Denver, CO United States Description This position will be responsible for loading and unloading cargo and baggage at the Executive Terminal at DIA. + Choose Your Own Hours! + Pay $21.50/per hour! + Free Employee Parking or $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher Key Responsibilities + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft + Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in small confined locations + Operate motorized equipment + Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities + Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags + Ensure safe and secure operations in accordance with the highest possible st

Tampa, FL United States Description Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards. + Computerized check in of passengers for international and domestic travel. + Designate seat assignments. + Verify documentation for international and domestic flights. + Ensure correct boarding passes are provided to each passenger for the assigned charter flight. + Verify ticket and seat reservations. + Match manifest to on board count + Assist with various governmental agency requirements. + Connect and disconnect Jetway/stairs as necessary. + Announce arrivals and departures as necessary. + Assists with baggage tagging and baggage claim reports. + Maintain current knowledge of all flight times during shift. + Provide information to customers. + Maintain liaison with Airlines and Customer Re

Denver, CO United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Passenger Service Team you will be responsible for checking in passengers for flights at the ticket counter and gates; as well as verifying passenger documentation assigning seats providing gate information checking baggage and assisting passengers with their issues in the airport. This individual must adhere to Menzies Aviation uniform guidelines and codes of conduct (no visible tattoos/excessive piercings). + $19.50 per hour with uncapped commission. + Frontier Flight Benefits + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40 Monthly Travel voucher or Free Parking Pass + Sales commission for agents compliant with the policy are paid on a monthly basis. Key Responsibilities + Ass

Denver, CO United States Description Immediate Hiring for Ramp Agents at Denver International Airport (DIA) Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. + $20.50/ hr. + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking + Frontier Airlines Flight benefits for you and a companion Key Responsibilities + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft + Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in

College Park, GA United States Description As a member of our passenger services team you will be responsible for assisting our passengers at ticket counters to ensure they are properly checked in as well as their luggage. You will also assist in the gate area where passengers’ documents need to be verified prior to boarding their aircraft. Other responsibilities in the gate area include making announcements checking baggage and assigning seats. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards. + Computerized check in of passengers for international and domestic travel. + Designate seat assignments. + Verify documentation for international and domestic flights. + Ensure correct boarding passes are provided to each passenger for the assigned charter flight. + Ver

College Park, GA United States Description Menzies Aviation is seeking a full time diligent Ramp Agent to join our International and Domestic Team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods moving baggage and cargo from aircraft and guiding aircraft to and from their gates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations. + Operate motorized equipment. + Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and carg

Lubbock, TX United States Description Great News! Menzies Aviation is seeking Part Time Ramp Agents!!! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!!! Benefits: + Hourly rate starting at $15.00/hr + Full Benefits PTO DENTAL MEDICAL VISION 401K + Paid Training + 401K Plan + Discount Programs + Flight Benefits!!! Job Description: As a member of the Menzies Aviation Ramp Agent Team you will be responsible for loading and unloading cargo and baggage as well as driving small commercial vehicles in a safe and timely manner. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and procedures. Watch our Ramp Agent Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXNYUIyQLJA + This is a Part time position of 20

College Park, GA United States Description As a member of our passenger services team you will be responsible for assisting our passengers at ticket counters to ensure they are properly checked in as well as their luggage. You will also assist in the gate area where passengers’ documents need to be verified prior to boarding their aircraft. Other responsibilities in the gate area include making announcements checking baggage and assigning seats. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards. + Computerized check in of passengers for international and domestic travel. + Designate seat assignments. + Verify documentation for international and domestic flights. + Ensure correct boarding passes are provided to each passenger for the assigned charter flight. + Ver

Indianapolis, IN United States Description Looking For Extra Cash? Part Time Seasonal Opportunities Available Now!! Menzies Aviation is looking for Part Time employees to join our Deicing team at Indianapolis Airport (IND). These positions are seasonal from October through Spring (April/May). Training planned to begin in September. + 1st and 2nd Shift schedules with weekend availability needed. + Competitive Wages $20/hr + No Experience Needed – Paid Training Provided + Uniforms Provided w/ Winter Gear + Opportunities for growth and advancement Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties May be assigned. + Responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost. + Application of Deice Fluid Type 1 or Type 4 to aircraft wings fuselage and tail. + Responsible for driving large heavy vehi

Ft Lauderdale, FL United States Description Great News! Want to work for one of the leading fueling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! Key Responsibilities + Remove blankets and pillows and replace them with clean ones + Ensure all cleaning solvents are stored correctly after use + Ensure that all cleaning equipment is in working order and that all protective clothing is worn as instructed + Deposit all soiled linens into laundry bins + Adhere to Menzies uniform guidelines and code of conduct + Operate small specialized commercial vehicles + Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and procedures + Other duties as assigned Qualifications + Must be 18 years of age or older + Possess and maintain a valid US drivers license + Must be able to

Ft Lauderdale, FL United States Description View our Passenger Services Agent video here: https://youtu.be/BZpbmlbdAtk As a member of our passenger services team you will be assisting passengers and their property to arrive safely at their destinations. Since you will be in a public facing role and because we want to ensure that you always look your very best when interacting with our customers you will be issued with a company uniform. You will be expected to always wear your uniform and to keep it neat and clean. You will be responsible for assisting our passengers at ticket counters to ensure they are properly checked in as well as their luggage. You will also assist in the gate area where passengers’ documents need to be verified prior to boarding their aircraft. Other responsibilities in the gate area include making announ

Ft Lauderdale, FL United States Description Responsibilities: + Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from outbound bag room on and off aircraft and transport between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations. + Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft outbound bag room airport terminals air cargo facilities and other aircraft. + Operate motorized equipment. + Read interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags. + Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights which includes load integrity and safety compliance. +

Ft Lauderdale, FL United States Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities.• Operate motorized equipment.• Cleaning building offices (trash moping bathrooms etc.)• GSE Fueling (gas and diesel) equipment• Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.• Servicing aircraft lavatories.• Filling out paperwork properly• Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age.• Must have high school diploma GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.&

Ontario, CA United States Description Want to work for one of the leading Ground Handling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! Part Time Ramp Agents $20.00/ hr. Immediate Hiring at Ontario International Airport California (ONT)! Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.

Hebron, KY United States Description Are you looking for a career within the Airline Industry? Do you want to work in a fun challenging and fast paced environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! + Full Time open availability required + $18hr plus $2hr prefect attendance bonus $2 more an hour UP TO 80hrs + Flight Benefits after 90 days + You MUST have open availability to work nights weekends/and holidays + Growth opportunities such as lead or management roles Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities. + Frequent bending stretching push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations. + Operate motorized equipment. + Read and interpret aircraft weigh

Denver, CO United States Description This position will be responsible for loading and unloading cargo and baggage at the Executive Terminal at DIA. + Choose Your Own Hours! + Pay $21.50/per hour! + Free Employee Parking or $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher Key Responsibilities + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft + Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in small confined locations + Operate motorized equipment + Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities + Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags + Ensure safe and secure operations in accordance with the highest possible st

Denver, CO United States Description Immediate Hiring for Ramp Agents at Denver International Airport (DIA) Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. + $20.50/ hr. + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking + Frontier Airlines Flight benefits for you and a companion Key Responsibilities + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft + Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in

Denver, CO United States Description Immediate Hiring for Ramp Agents at Denver International Airport (DIA) Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling. + $20.50/ hr. + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking + Frontier Airlines Flight benefits for you and a companion Key Responsibilities + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft + Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in s

Denver, CO United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Passenger Service Team you will be responsible for checking in passengers for flights at the ticket counter and gates; as well as verifying passenger documentation assigning seats providing gate information checking baggage and assisting passengers with their issues in the airport. This individual must adhere to Menzies Aviation uniform guidelines and codes of conduct (no visible tattoos/excessive piercings). + $19.50 per hour with uncapped commission. + Frontier Flight Benefits + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40 Monthly Travel voucher or Free Parking Pass + Sales commission for agents compliant with the policy are paid on a monthly basis. Key Responsibilities + Ass

Denver, CO United States Description Great News! Want to work for one of the leading fueling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! + + $21/ hr. + Free Parking or monthly $40 travel voucher towards transportation + Uniforms provided Key Responsibilities + Organize products in Commissary vans while simultaneously tracking inventory + Load company vehicles in main Commissary area + Provide all food and drink products (soda water snacks cups napkins trash bags) to aircraft + Operate commercial vehicles + Remove waste from aircraft and properly dispose + Ensure all cleaning solvents are stored correctly after use + Assist leadership with stocking when needed + Communicate effectively with supervisor + Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and

Bwi Airport, MD United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Ramp Agent Team you will be responsible for loading and unloading cargo and baggage as well as driving small commercial vehicles in a safe and timely manner. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and procedures. Job description Are you looking for a career within the Airline Industry? Do you want to work in a fun challenging and fast paced environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family! + Part Time: mostly afternoons and evenings + $15.00/hour + Benefits + Uniforms Provided + Paid Training + You MUST have open availability to work weekends/and holidays Primary Accountabilities and Duties: + Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage

Chicago, IL United States Description + Description The Operations Agent is responsible for some or all of the following duties in accordance with policies and procedures and within specified time parameters: + Operation Agent will be working physically on the ramp directing agents checking cargo holds ensuring ULD’s are placed correctly and have the soft touch to ancillary fees at the counter. + Coordinate and assign gates for inbound and outbound aircraft + Required to perform weight and balance calculations for outbound flights + Monitor air to ground radio for in range calls special requests from crews maintenance requests diversions or any situation that pertain to the operation; communicate the information to customer service and ramp. + Monitor station radio to communicate between CS agents and ramp agents + Provide acc

College Park, GA United States Description As a member of our passenger services team you will be responsible for assisting our passengers at ticket counters to ensure they are properly checked in as well as their luggage. You will also assist in the gate area where passengers’ documents need to be verified prior to boarding their aircraft. Other responsibilities in the gate area include making announcements checking baggage and assigning seats. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards. + Computerized check in of passengers for international and domestic travel. + Designate seat assignments. + Verify documentation for international and domestic flights. + Ensure correct boarding passes are provided to each passenger for the assigned charter flight. + Ver

Denver, CO United States Description As a member of the Menzies Aviation Passenger Service Team you will be responsible for checking in passengers for flights at the ticket counter and gates; as well as verifying passenger documentation assigning seats providing gate information checking baggage and assisting passengers with their issues in the airport. This individual must adhere to Menzies Aviation uniform guidelines and codes of conduct (no visible tattoos/excessive piercings). + $19.50 per hour with uncapped commission. + Frontier Flight Benefits + $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service $.50 increase after 1 year of service and $.50 increase after 2 years of service. + $40 Monthly Travel voucher or Free Parking Pass + Sales commission for agents compliant with the policy are paid on a monthly basis. Key Responsibilities + Ass

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Sweaty palms, shaking limbs, and the distinct possibility of puking. Am I describing riding a rollercoaster or having a crush in middle school? These two thrill rides collide in Jake Maia Arlow's MG debut Almost Flying.

The novel follows thirteen-year-old Dalia, who has planned the perfect summer: finally ride a rollercoaster and make a new best friend. But when Dalia's dad announces he is engaged and expects Dalia to bond with her soon-to-be stepsister, Alexa, Dalia thinks her summer plans are shot. Luckily, Alexa agrees to take Dalia and Rani, a new girl from Dalia's swim team, on an amusement park road trip. What should be a smooth week takes a turn when Dalia realizes she might have more-than-friend feelings for Rani. Almost Flying launched on June 8th, 2021 with Dial Books and is widely available to order.

Jake Maia Arlow is a writer, podcast producer (listen to her work on shows like NPR's Invisibilia), bagel connoisseur, and co-writer of a musical about a gay demon competing in a reality TV show. You can find out more about Jake on her website, Twitter, and YouTube channel. Watch for her YA debut, How To Excavate A Heart launching from HarperTeen in 2022.

Q. A huge congratulations on your MG debut! Your protagonist Dalia is thirteen, which is such a weird, wild, sometimes(?) wonderful age. Did that time in your own life influence this story?

A. Thank you so much! That time in my own life absolutely influenced this story—mostly in that I was a complete weirdo in middle school. And while I wasn’t brave enough or self-aware enough to understand my own early queer feelings, I was so deeply idiosyncratic that I could write 1,000 middle grade novels and never touch on all of my bizarre behavior. For example: I wore mismatched toe socks to school every. Single. Day. 

Q. I love how unique Dalia is—for starters, she absolutely loves watching rollercoaster POVs (but would rather keep this hobby to herself!). Would you speak a bit about developing Dalia’s character?

A. Developing her character was one of the most exciting parts of the writing process, because it involved watching a ton of rollercoaster POV videos! Part of my process included taking notes on different POV videos in Dalia’s voice—some of those early free-writes even made it into the novel in various forms. It’s hard for me to start writing before I know a character’s voice, but Dalia’s came very naturally to me. She’s an anxious queer Jew from Long Island … just like me haha!

Q. Dalia has to navigate some complicated feelings she develops for her friend Rani. Did you map out the trajectory of their relationship before you began writing? Or was it more a matter of seeing where your writing took you?

A. I knew that Dalia had a crush on Rani from the very beginning, but it took me a few rounds of edits to realize that Rani also had a crush on Dalia from the start. Dalia overthinks everything, and even though Rani gives her some pretty clear signals, she doesn’t pick up on them. It was really more of a discovery writing process than I thought it would be!

Q. Do you have any writing routines or rituals that help you get into a good workflow?

A. Oooh, I love this question! I always have rain sounds playing in the background, regardless of whether or not it’s actually raining outside. Other than that, I do the pomodoro method (25 minutes of writing with a five minute break) and I try to have a friend around so I can bounce ideas off of them! 

Q. You have a helpful (and funny) post on your website about the process of getting your agent, which, understandably, involved a fair amount of nerves and panic. What would you say to an author who feels daunted by the idea of starting this process?

A. I’m thrilled that someone has read that! My advice is always to be over prepared. I am almost chronically over prepared because of my anxiety, but in this case it served me well. Listen to podcasts, read sample query letters, read the acknowledgements of your favorite books. There are so many incredible resources that you never have to go through this alone. 

Q. Do you have any advice for young writers?

A. YES! So many people like to say “read,” which is awesome advice, and you should absolutely do that, but my other piece of advice is to WRITE! Write in a journal, write your earth-shattering novel idea on a Google Doc and share it with friends, write recipes, write spells. Write anything and everything. At the very least, you’ll have something to look back on. 

Q. Finally, I understand that both you and Dalia are bagel connoisseurs. I must know, what separates a great bagel from a good bagel?

A. This is the greatest question I’ve ever been asked. First of all, if a bagel isn’t boiled, it’s not a real bagel— it’s just a piece of bread with a hole in the center. But other than that, a great bagel is freshly made, a little warm on the inside; it’s chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. And, most importantly, a great bagel is one that you eat with friends and family. 

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Sara Truuvert completed her MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. She also holds a Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers and a BA in English, Drama, and the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Toronto. Her work has appeared in the Literary Review of Canada among other publications.

For more interviews, see the Inkygirl Interview Archive. Also see Advice For Young Writers and Illustrators, a compilation of tips generously offered by children's book creators Inkygirl.com has interviewed over the years.

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