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May 26, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Blaze, the Masked Chicklet and a Dearest Enemy: Two Pieces by Unconventional Artist Claude Ponti

Years ago the author Claude Ponti wrote two short pieces. One was from the perspective of his maniacal chicken Blaze. The other from his greatest nemesis. Now both, translated by Lara Vergnaud, are on display for you today. Enjoy!

May 17, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Guest Post: Joke Books in the Classroom and Library by Kevin Purdy

Today retired reading instructor Kevin Purdy gets serious about joke books. Where can you find them? Why are they important? And what do you look for in a good one?

February 14, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Check It Out: A Petition to Add Children’s Nonfiction Lists to the NYT Bestseller Lists!

Read the letter penned by a coalition of more than 250 influential educators and librarians. They're asking the New York Times to add three children’s nonfiction bestseller lists to complement the existing lists that focus on juvenile fiction

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Guest Post: Nonfiction for the Win! Choosing Books Kids Will Love by Melissa Stewart, Cynthia Levinson, and Jennifer Swanson

September 15, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Melissa Stewart was kind enough to answer my questions about her book 5 Kinds of Nonfiction last week. Now she returns with Cynthia Levinson, and Jennifer Swanson to discuss a recent news article that had some real gaps.

What’s Your Hair Story? Guest Post by NoNieqa Ramos and Friends

August 13, 2021 by Betsy Bird

In today's guest post, NoNieqa Ramos asked friends and family from within and without the kid lit community to share their hair stories and tips with her. You will love what she received.

The Middle Grade Spotify Playlist: A “The Best Worst Summer” Guest Post

May 5, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Elizabeth Eulberg guest posts and shares a VERY 1989 Spotify playlist to accompay her latest book THE BEST WORST SUMMER.

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Stand Aside, Summer Reading. Winter Reading Takes the Stage

January 13, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Summer Reading seems far away now. Why not shake things up with a Winter Reading program instead? Four students conjured up a program for you, and are allowing me to post it today. Take a gander and get some ideas!

Frog and Toad Were More Than Friends: A Guest Post by Kyle Lukoff

July 14, 2020 by Betsy Bird

"While I don’t want queerness to always be relegated to the shadows, overhead lighting doesn’t do anyone any favors, either." Kyle Lukoff tells us tales of Frogs and Toads, secret rooms, and the longstanding tradition of queer values in children's literature.

The Default in Our Stars: A Guest Post by Linda Sue Park

June 30, 2020 by Betsy Bird

What perpetuates the White Default in children's book reviews? Linda Sue Park examines what it means when review journals say they'll only mention ethnicity, "when race is a factor" in a title.

Edi Campbell – The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth

June 27, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Edi Campbell breaks down the beauty and necessity of The Talk, edited by Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson.

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