
The Classroom Bookshelf
June 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Can't stop, won't stop, bringing you these fantastic books from small publishers everywhere. Today we consider books from three different sources, often coming from all over the world.
June 8, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Clocks and cats, water and magic, and at its heart a father-son storyline. Nab this for your next storytime, whenever you get the chance.
June 7, 2023 by Betsy Bird
What we have here is a work of narrative nonfiction that will completely suck in child readers. I talk with the man behind one of the best books for kids in 2023, bar none.
June 5, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Part Ratatouille and all original, this little French mouse series could have reached the heights of Madeline or Eloise. So why didn't it? We investigate and find out.
June 1, 2023 by Betsy Bird
More books coming out in the fall and winter! More! Our peek into the upcoming lists of smaller publishers continues unabated.
May 31, 2023 by Betsy Bird
You are given a chance to ask a conservative activist a question about book banning (which he supports) on a debate show. Do you do it?
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May 30, 2023 by Betsy Bird
What is the worst case scenario for a website that isn't renewed? If you create books for kids in any way, please listen to today's warning.
May 29, 2023 by Betsy Bird
With a single photograph you get a truly great picture book pairing and the start of a beautiful collaboration. To life! To joy! To books!
May 25, 2023 by Betsy Bird
From critical interpretations of tall tales and Norse tales to environmentalism in India and dead houseplants, there's something for everyone in today's round-up.
May 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Sarah Everett wrestles with an outsized and ambitious bit of plotting, all the while keeping her cards close to her chest. Here’s some advice: Hand this to kids that like their books with a bit of a twist. And do NOT skip to the ending and read that first.
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