May 16, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A star studded anthology brings us stories of kids with tiny superpowers. Today, we talk with the book's creators to find out what makes this title tick.
May 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird
In first grade, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow was the only non-white kid in her first grade class. Her response? Write a truly stunning and lovely picture book about it as an adult. We discuss all.
May 14, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Talking today about what it takes to make a great food-related picture book readaloud. We discuss pasta, Bee-bim Bop, and more! Warning: This Q&A may make you hungry.
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May 9, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today we talk with a man who slowly, methodically, carefully, and with great love, churns out some of the smartest books for kids today.
May 7, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Cape Verdean books for kids may be rare in America, but there's at least one author out there working to fill the gaps. Today we talk with Janet Costa Bates about her latest early chapter series.
May 2, 2024 by Betsy Bird
What do The Joy Luck Club and Holes have in common? Both inspired Nedda Lewers' newest MG Egyptian-American inspired fantasy series for kids!
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May 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"Ryan is a young alligator, not the buddha." Bob Shea is our guest today and he's talking up the sequel to his highly beloved Chez Bob.
April 30, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Have you missed hearing the voice of the ineffable Christopher Paul Curtis recently? Then read his incredible essay-response to my interview questions and bask in his words once more.
April 25, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Iran's first superstar, Googoosh, at last gets her first picture book biography and I'm on hand to interview author/artist Azadeh Westergaard about what writing such a book entails.
April 23, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Crafting a “mirrors” and a “windows” book all at once can be tricky but just in time for Passover this year we've an anthology from three great writers. Check out what they have to say about it!
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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