Publisher Preview: NorthSouth (Spring 2027)
So the simple fact of the matter is that we are swiftly entering into the latter half of November. That means I really only have so many days left until December gets entirely devoured by my 31 Days, 31 Lists series. So little time! Happily, we’ve some keen previews slated [...]
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I’ve always had a great respect for books that speak to the constitution and the amendments, of course I have. But come on. Sure you’ve also noticed that such books for children have a tendency towards… well… snoring? I mean, they’re well-intentioned… and dull. This reminds me of a whole [...]
Creating More Empathy in the World: A Look at the StoryCorps Graphic Novel for Kids, HOME OF THE BRAVE
Fourteen real life stories find new life in a graphic novel that makes them real to young readers today. I sit down with the StoryCorps founder to learn more.
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Review of the Day: Borders by Gudol, ill. Haerang, translated by Sophie Bowman
When you find something this intelligent, beautiful and, yes, on occasion, funny, that’s a book worth holding on to tight. I review a fabulous Korean import.
Review of the Day: Goodbye, Koi by Jack Wong
Anxious children, kids that feel deeply for animals, and young people who are worried about some big change in their lives will all be able to particularly relate to what Goodbye, Koi is telling them: sometimes, you have to give up what's familiar for a chance to glimpse the sky.
Review of the Day: The Shadow Stream by Kirk Lombard, ill. Parker Thornton
A rather magnificent book and a rarity besides. Defies expectations. How does it do it? Dunno. Come for the writing. Stay for the opossum funeral.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Fletcher and Zenobia by Victoria Chess and Edward Gorey
Why did Victoria Chess and Edward Gorey write this book together? Were they friends? The world may never know, but one thing's for certain. This book's a trip!
The Best Thing to Come Out of LEGO Masters: Awesome Black Creativity. A Q&A with Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden
Did you have bell hooks in LEGO form on your 2027 bingo card? Put it there now. We've a heckuva fun book to discuss today.
Come and Attend the ALSC/ALA Children’s Literature Lecture! Now Starring: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Native American Heritage Month rolls on and we've a talk that all of us can watch on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th, from one of the best writers for children today.
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Let’s Kick Off National Native American Heritage Month in Style: It’s a Q&A with Joy Harjo About Gathering the Light
It's not every day you get to talk to a Poet Laureate. Yet that's the state of the world we find ourselves in. Today, we're with Joy Harjo and we cover everything from granddogs to the specific messages only picture books can convey.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: McElligot’s Pool by Dr. Seuss
Does "Seuss" rhyme with "Joyce"? There are all sorts of ways to discuss this, one of the seven books pulled from publication by Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Cover Reveal: Fire Flowers by Kyo Maclear and Gracey Zhang (Out June 2027)
Any new Kyo Maclear/Gracey Zhang collaboration is worth celebrating. Now imagine a book that's a combination of Fireworks by Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien and Goodbye, Koi by Jack Wong. Glorious.
Publisher Preview: Transit Children’s Editions (Spring 2027)
Two books! A mere two! The thing about the children's side of Transit Books is that they never overextend themselves. They know the books that they like to promote, and if the upcoming season is a smaller list then by gum it's a smaller list. Luckily, we get a peek.
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