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December 14, 2009 by Betsy Bird

Three Children’s Literary Blogs: One Book

December 14, 2009 by Betsy Bird   28 comments

And now, a public service announcement from your local blog:


What this video may fail to explain in detail is the nature of this announcement.  Here are the salient facts, as we know them at this time.

1.  A couple months ago I contacted Jules Danielson of the magnificent Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast and Peter Sieruta of Collecting Children’s Books and asked them the following question: Would you like to write a book with me?

2.  They said yes.

3.  Over the next few months we hammered out a proposal, including summaries, a sample chapter, the works.

4.  Having finished it, here is a quick look at what the book is about:


" . . . we take an irreverent, but affectionate, look at the world of children’s books, noting how this once niche market has, in recent years, achieved mainstream interest and appeal. The wide-ranging text examines the history of subversive books (sometimes it’s all about who gets to eat and who gets eaten), uncovers a few literary mysteries (what, exactly, is inside the real Winnie-the-Pooh’s gastro-intestinal tract?), and delivers the scoop on nasty little things that cagey writers have slipped right past their editors. We’ll also tell you which author murdered her mum and which one wrote hardcore porn. There are tales about famous feuds and lawsuits, information on banned books, and descriptions of titles that were quietly changed after publication to remove offensive stereotypes. Oh, and did you know that Courtney Love’s grandmother is an award-winning children’s writer?"


5.  Happy happy very happy ending: Our book has been acquired by Candlewick.  Our editor, I am also entirely thrilled to report, is even Associate Publisher and Editorial Director Liz Bicknell herself!

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6.  This deal was brokered by my fantastic agent Stephen Barbara, who now represents Jules and Peter, as well as myself.  Stephen is brilliant, broke his back over this thing, and is even a spiffy writer in his own right.  If you haven’t read his recent Publishers Weekly article, How Stephenie Meyer Cramps My Style then you are missing out.

And that is that!  From our three blog platforms we cast a wide net.  It’s my own little dreamteam of co-authors. Together, we are going to write a fantastic book.  A book like no other out there.  Keep an eye peeled for it in the future and be sure to check out their blogs for similar announcements. 

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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  1. Tarie says

    December 14, 2009 at 1:08 am

    Who wrote hardcore porn??? Courtney Love’s grandmother wrote children’s books?

    Congratulations, Betsy, Jules, and Peter!!!

  2. Monica Edinger says

    December 14, 2009 at 3:09 am

    Congrats again, fellow Sis of F and C.

  3. JES says

    December 14, 2009 at 4:48 am

    Congrats to all three of you — fabulous idea (in fact, exceeded only by the news itself :))!

  4. Kate Messner says

    December 14, 2009 at 5:14 am

    That is going to be one gem of a book – congratulations!!

  5. Susan T. says

    December 14, 2009 at 5:56 am

    Congratulations! Look forward to reading your book!

  6. Liz B says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it, so start writing!

  7. janeyolen says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:27 am

    Hey–my father was International Kite Flying Champion. Does that count?

    I got stories.

    Congratulations. That’s a book I will get for ME.

    Jane

  8. Jama Rattigan says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:42 am

    Congratulations!! It’s going to be beyond awesome. Me love irreverence. 🙂

  9. R.J. Anderson says

    December 14, 2009 at 6:48 am

    Fabulous news! Congratulations!

  10. jeannine Atkins says

    December 14, 2009 at 7:14 am

    Congratulations! This is some of the best holiday news ever!

  11. Scope Notes says

    December 14, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Congrats! A team-up for the ages. Can’t wait to read the results.

  12. DaNae says

    December 14, 2009 at 7:50 am

    I can’t wait.

  13. Dan Santat says

    December 14, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Hmmm…It seems as if my past life in Austria has finally caught up with me.

  14. Steph says

    December 14, 2009 at 8:48 am

    Can’t wait to read it!

  15. Chrisin NY says

    December 14, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Hurray! (Anne Perry murdered her mum- can’t think of anyone else but I am sure there is.)

  16. Abby says

    December 14, 2009 at 9:08 am

    Sounds fabulous – can’t wait! Congratulations to all of you!

  17. david e says

    December 14, 2009 at 9:57 am

    add my well-wishes to the heap!

  18. Jennifer Schultz says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:16 am

    Sounds like a fun read!

  19. Carter Hasegawa says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:21 am

    My three favorite bloggers all in one place. Providence I tell you. Congratulations!

  20. Linda Ashman says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Ha! What a great way to announce terrific news. Congratulations–can’t wait!

  21. James Kennedy says

    December 14, 2009 at 10:47 am

    CONGRATULATIONS, BETSY! What tremendous news.

    Sneak preview: Sadly enough, the answers to the teaser questions “which children’s author wrote hardcore porn?” and “what is inside the real Winnie-the-Pooh’s gastro-intestinal tract?” are very much related.

  22. Jen Robinson says

    December 14, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Very cool! Congratulations to all of you!!

  23. Brenda Ferber says

    December 14, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Sounds great! Congratulations!!

  24. tanita says

    December 14, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    I do wish I’d had something salacious and interesting to add to this book — alas, I’m boring! But I can’t wait to read the dirt on everyone else!!!!!!!!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS. Jules was an awesome choice for this project and I look forward to reading something from Peter as well.

  25. Lisa Yee says

    December 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Wheeeeeeeeee!!!!

  26. Miss Erin says

    December 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS to the three of you!! That is SO exciting. Oh my goodness.

  27. marjorie says

    December 14, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    yay! mazel tov! the book sounds like tons of fun.

  28. Little Willow says

    December 15, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Congratulations! How exciting.

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