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Best Books of 2022

March 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Announcing the 2022 Winners of the Annual Blueberry Literary Award!

Is it not strange, that in an era of climate change and environmental extremes there is not quite yet a nationally recognized children’s book award for titles celebrating the natural world and what we humans can do to support and appreciate it? Well, here in Evanston, Illinois we aim to change all of that. Announcing […]

January 16, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: 2023 Caldecott Contenders

We've an annual tradition here at Fuse 8 n' Kate where I present Kate three potential winners and she considers which ones have the best chance. This year Kate feels that there is one clear cut winner . . . and a book that can only be called a complete and utter loser in comparison.

December 31, 2022 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Picture Books

The final list of the 31 Days, 31 Lists series is here. These are the picture books that I loved particularly. Many you will have heard of. A couple will be new. But regardless, each and every one is a star.

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Middle Grade Fiction

December 30, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Oo. The penultimate list! We've had a fun ride but it's almost over. So today, enjoy books for older child readers. Tomorrow? Picture Books!

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Best Audiobooks for Kids

December 29, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Today, these were the audiobooks that impressed me the most over the year. It's not a huge list. It's just the folks that I think did a stellar job. These narrators deserve applause of their own.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Nonfiction Books for Older Readers

December 28, 2022 by Betsy Bird

One thing you will definitely find here today are my favorite reads for older kids in 2022, if those kids happen to be into nonfiction and informational books. These are lean, mean, fact-spouting machines and they are perfect for fact-loving kids.

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Nonfiction Picture Books

December 27, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Here are the 2022 nonfiction picture books that REALLY made my little heart go pitta pat. My favorites of the year, if you will. I hope you enjoy them as much I have.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Unique Biographies for Kids

December 26, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Today, we're giving lesser known people their place in the sun while also acknowledging people with famous names who finally have picture book bios worthy of their fame.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Science and Nature Books for Kids

December 25, 2022 by Betsy Bird

I love how much I've learned about both science and nature thanks in large part to the children's books I've read. An accounting of some of the best of the year.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 American History for Kids

December 24, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Today, I’m celebrating those books for kids that dare to tell some truths about the America we live in. Its history and its true heroes. Plus a couple works of fiction to give context along the way.

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