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August 29, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Interviews and Excerpts: Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead Discuss Their Lost Library

In celebration of Stead and Mass's latest collaboration, enjoy this dual interview and excerpt from THE LOST LIBRARY.

July 12, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Are You Afraid of the Dark? A Remy Lai Q & A and Excerpt Reveal from Ghost Book!

Remy Lai fans, come one! Come all! Come read an interview with the cartoonist genius herself and check out this exclusive excerpt from her latest title!

June 20, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Hope In the Valley Twofer: An Interview with Mitali Perkins AND an Exclusive Excerpt!

I’m getting greedy in my old age, folks. Time was when I’d be content to do an interview here and an exclusive excerpt reveal of a novel for kids there. Now? I want it all, baby! Both an interview AND an excerpt! This bad behavior may never be corrected either, because today I’m getting precisely […]

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

June 30, 2022 by Betsy Bird

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!

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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!

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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