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January 25, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Exclusive Excerpt Reveal: Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Tom de Freston

Today, I am pleased as punch to present a selection from none other than the Kirkus star reviewed March 28th release, Julia and the Shark. A novel just filled to the brim with evocative illustrations.

June 30, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Because You Just Can’t Have Too Much R.L. Stine: An Exclusive Stinetinglers Excerpt

Today I've the very great pleasure to premiere for you an excerpt from the upcoming R.L. Stine short story collection STINETINGLERS. Look for it soon!

June 2, 2022 by Betsy Bird

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT! Taking a Deep Dive Into Dan Gemeinhart’s THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN

If the name "Dan Gemeinhart" is ringing some bells for you, there might be a good reason for that. Perhaps you remember a little number by the name of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise? Today we reveal the first six pages of his latest novel THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN. Check it out!

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Excerpt and Cover Reveal: The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson

May 9, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Normally, I don't like to do a cover reveal too far in advance of its publication date. But while today's title won't see shelves until April 18, 2023, I think you'll agree with me that it's something special. Something, I dare say, you'll be glad you knew about in advance.

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April 7, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Got some horror-loving kids? Did they enjoy Scary Stories for Young Foxes and Hide and Seeker and Small Spaces? Then check out today's exclusive excerpt of this creepy September release.

Pawcasso! An Exclusive Excerpt of the New Graphic Novel by Remy Lai

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Today I premiere an 11-page excerpt of Remy Lai's new middle grade graphic novel, Pawcasso!

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Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City – An Exclusive Excerpt

February 23, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today, it is my great honor to present to you an interview and exclusive excerpt from the upcoming Christian McKay Heidicker novel, SCARY STORIES FOR YOUNG FOXES: THE CITY, the companion to the 2020 Newbery Honor recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes.

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