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October 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Press Release Fun: Enter the Stinetinglers Scary Story Writing Contest

Can you scare R.L. Stine, the master of scary tales? A writing contest for kids thinks you can.

July 5, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Press Release: Picture Book Summit Line-Up Confirmed

A run-down on who wll be presenting at the Picture Book Summit this year, with benefits going to the San Juan Community Library of Puerto Rico.

July 16, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Press Release Fun: The 7th Annual Picture Book Summit, 2021

The lineup for the 7th annual Picture Book Summit, the world's largest online picture book writing conference, has been announced. The event will stream globally on Saturday, October 2.

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The Podcast/Book Hybrid: Diving Into the Story Seeds Imagination Lab Activity Book

April 14, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Looking for a summer reading giveaway or something to give you programming ideas? One of my podcasts may have a solution.

The Foundation Les Maitres de l’Imaginaire Exhibits in China!

November 27, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Remember what exhibition openings felt like? In China they can have them again. Here are some glimpses of the Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing's presentation of 180 works from 40 international children's illustrators.

Press Release Fun: Nominate 2020 Titles for the Green Earth Book Award!

October 2, 2020 by Betsy Bird

The Nature Generation is accepting nominations for the national 2021 Green Earth Book Award October 1 through December 15, 2020.

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Call for Submissions: How Do Books For Our Youngest Readers Inspire Action Towards Equity?

March 17, 2020 by Betsy Bird

The Illinois Reading Council is excited to announce a call for manuscripts for a special issue of their double-blind, peer-reviewed journal. The theme is: How do Books for our Youngest Readers Inspire Action Towards Equity?

A New Podcast for Your Children: Story Seeds Is Live!

March 12, 2020 by Betsy Bird

There's a new podcast in town. Listen in, then stay tuned for a special PSA from Jason Reynolds sharing 8 tips on how to fight COVID-19.

Press Release Fun: Children’s Books Written by Well-known Authors of Adult Books at the Grolier Club

February 19, 2020 by Betsy Bird

A little-known and unexpected aspect of 20th century literature is the delightful discovery that some well-known authors also wrote one or more children’s books. This unusual literary theme is explored in the exhibition They Also Wrote Children’s Books, on view in the Grolier Club’s second floor gallery from March 4 through May 2, 2020.

Press Release Fun: SLJ, MSRI Launch Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards

January 29, 2020 by Betsy Bird

This year I will be co-chairing the Mathical Book Prize committee, so it is with extreme pleasure that I tell you about this new opportunity to get great books in schools. Or, to put it another way, FREE BOOKS!!! Come and get 'em!

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