
November 25, 2023 by Betsy Bird
With more oomph and spit than a little book of this sort could possibly contain, Maggie represents the kind of slambang, fantastic personality you find only once in a blue moon. You’re not going to want to miss this one.
November 16, 2023 by Betsy Bird
We're joined by artist Tas Mukanik as she talks dinos, pterosaurs, and her latest book Lost Time.
November 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today it is my distinct honor to present to you the cover of a picture book biography that has a surprising connection to a podcast I know all too well.
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October 30, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Evanston Public Library once again presents its 101 Great Books for Kids list, this time for 2023. Comes see the books we consider some of the best of the yar.
October 25, 2023 by Betsy Bird
In what has to be one of the best picture books of 2023, we talk with the book's author and illustrator as they answer a plethora of questions.
October 19, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Flesh eating fashion. Solid gold toilets. It's all in Steven Weinberg's new nonfiction book on color. Best of all, find out why I'm someday going to name my new rock band "Extended Gamut Printing."
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October 12, 2023 by Betsy Bird
An old classic gets a new update. Today I not only interview the author and artist that adapted Watership Down into a graphic novel, but the daughters of Richard Adams as well!
October 11, 2023 by Betsy Bird
We're joined today by the creative forces behind a publication that owes its existence to a 1920s children's publication founded by W.E.B. Du Bois. Learn more about The Brownies' Book in all its iterations.
October 6, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Amusing, sweet, and strange. A wondrous mix of the familiar with the utterly original. Meet Olive for yourself.
October 3, 2023 by Betsy Bird
It's been a good year for dog books. As proof, you should probably check out The Rescues. I interview its three creators about bringing this monumentally cute story to life.
Politics in Practice
by Peter Bromberg
Heavy Medal
by Steven Engelfried
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