
January 25, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Today we've a real treat. Not just the cover reveal of the latest from Newbery Honoree Daniel Nayeri but also a plethora of alternative covers that were considered along the way.
January 23, 2025 by Betsy Bird
The mysterious origins of The Giant Jam Sandwich are revealed! If you're a research junkie, this post's for you.
January 19, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Starting January 20th, you have a chance to help with relief efforts to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
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November 14, 2024 by Betsy Bird
What's the stupidest hill you would die on? For me, there can be no question. It's upside down knitting needles in children's book illustrations, of course! Join me as I praise and kvetch.
October 29, 2024 by Betsy Bird
By now a lot of us have seen some of the excellent contenders for the Newbery/Caldecott. Here's the fall prediction list in all its prediction-y glory.
October 14, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"He's a chonky baby and he has a good heart." We talk orange cats (NOT Garfield) and a legitimately spooky book from Brinton Turkle "purveyor of terror" (or so I called him on this blog back in 2011).
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October 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"If you're looking for a typical story with words and a plot, this ain't it. Go somewhere else." Our special guest Travis Jonker takes us on a wild journey with a book that rewards close reads.
September 11, 2024 by Betsy Bird
If ever you have had thoughts or opinions or questions on nonfiction and informational books, these three posts constitute a wealth of information that's free for the taking.
July 31, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A town put my middle grade novel on a float in a parade. But that wasn't the coolest part...
June 10, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A consideration of the original 1977, and subsequent 2004 update, of a Steven Kellogg classic.
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