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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Fox All Week by James Marshall
This week on the podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me.
Press Release: Kidlit for Los Angeles
Starting January 20th, you have a chance to help with relief efforts to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Newbery/Caldecott 2025: Final Prediction Edition
I'm not talking about what I want to win, necessarily, but what I think WILL win. So buckle up and enjoy this crazy ride . . .
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Exclusive spread for MIXED FEELINGS by Liana Finck
Who amongst you remembers the picture book You Broke It! by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck when it was released last year? Welp, Finck's back with a whole new title, and I've got the fancy dancy spread to prove it.
Exclusive Spotlight: All Eyes on JIM! A Jerrold Connors Q&A on James Marshall
How do you write a picture book about a man who made picture books? A deep dive into the creation of the one and only JIM! (a.k.a. James Marshall).
She’s Here! Mafalda Arrives at Long Last! An Interview with Translator Frank Wynne, and Publisher Jill Schoolman
I am absolutely in love with Mafalda and soon, my friends, you will be too. Translated into English for the first time, I talk with the people who have given her life here in the States.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Caldecott Contenders of 2025
Hooray! With the ALA Youth Media Awards on the near horizon (Monday, January 27th at 8 a.m. MT to be precise) it's never been a better time to debate some possible winners of the Caldecott Award.
Review of the Day: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson, ill. Dan Santat
They may offer you lots of cheap thrills / fancy condos in Beverly Hills / but whatever they offer you don't trust the fish!
First Look! : A Peek Into Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa
Quotes from the creators! Interior spreads! And potatoes, potatoes, potatoes! What more could you want?
New Shoes for Leo: Lauren Agra Deedy and Susan Gal in Conversation
Today, we talk with Lauren and Susan on the book, where it came from, its design, and how you develop a book with this kicker of a combo of art and heart.
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