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If Margaret Wise Brown Gets a Movie, Why Not Others? A Suggested List for Cinematic Splendor
The life of Margaret Wise Brown is now slated to hit the big screen. I suggest other children's books creators worthy of such adaptations (and I even suggest some casting choices as well).
Boop! It’s a (Five Starred) Skeleton and Cat Q&A with Author/Illustrator Brandon James Scott
Consider it Halloween in July! Today we sit down with Brandon James Scott, creator of the FIVE starred title THE SKELETON AND THE CAT to get at the heart of this incredible friendship tale.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, ill. Kevin Hawkes
Today Kate and I plumb the depths of this sweet tale of feline bibliographic appreciation. Let us see how this mane event has aged.
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Halloween in July! A Guest Post by Jen Anyong
My sister may be the one obsessed with Halloween, but I'm not above enjoying the occasional ghost and ghoul in the summertime months. With that in mind, today we host author Jennifer Anyong and her guest post on classroom connections:
“Born to brood. Forced to sparkle.” It’s a Goth Unicorn Cover Reveal and Q&A with Ashley Spires
Normally we do not pair the terms "Goth Unicorn" and "autobiographical" in the same sentence, but these are heady times. A dive into an upcoming graphic novel.
Creating the “Third Artist”: A Styx and Stones Q&A with Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge
Meet "two carpenters who knew which end of the hammer to use." In other words, a writing duo that is happy to discuss their latest work, built together in tandem.
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Nosy Crow Publisher Preview (Fall 2026)
More new books! More, I say! Let's see what Nosy Crow has on offer. Time to dive in!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Andy and the Lion by James Daugherty
We were on high alert on today's podcast episode with this 1938 release. A deep dive into a book that has lasted far longer than most of its contemporaries to date.
Publisher Spotlight: A Preview of Fall 26-Winter 27 (Blue Dot Press and Paw Prints)
A quick dip into some upcoming titles from small presses. May include the coolest feminist picture book you've seen in years...
The Ultimate July 4th Celebration: A Seven Million Steps Q&A with Derrick Barnes and Frank Morrison
"Dick ended his Food Run in NYC on the bicentennial celebration of our country. Fifty-plus years later, we’re still talking about food insecurity. I’m just trying to do my part by collaborating with this amazing team..." We celebrate Independence Day with an incredible book.
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