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The Sun Does Shine: How Does an Adult Title Get Adapted for Young People? A Talk with Olugbemisola Ruday-Perkovich and Anthony Ray Hinton
How do you adapt an adult title about wrongful conviction into a Young Reader's edition that will "be of service to young people"? I talk with two authors about the THE SUN DOES SHINE and what it takes to make something complex accessible to the young.
A Super Serious Discussion with Sue Conolly. Filled With Butts.
What is it about books and bodily functions that give Americans the creeps? I talk with teacher and scholar Sue Conolly about cultural differences in children's literature.
Next Level Middle Grade Fandom, or, What Erin Hunter’s Warriors Series Hath Wrought
What happens with literary fandom completely bypasses the books at all? Welcome to my 10-year-olds Warriors fandom... sorta.
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Eleven years ago I wrote an article for School Library Journal which ended up sporting the title Betsy Goes to Bologna: Why attend the world’s largest children’s book fair? In the piece I explained why this international rights fair is worth a trip, should you ever wish to plan a truly unique vacation. I was […]
Fantasy Publishing Company Sequence: An Introduction to Bird Books Unlimited
Some folks fantasize about starting their own bookstore. Me? My fantasy is starting my own publishing company. Come check out what I'd do!
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Meet the Newest Award in Town: The Blueberry!
Are you a fan of "kids' books that inspire a love of nature & action for planet Earth" for children between the ages of 3-10? Then meet the newest award in town: The Blueberry!
Multi-Publisher Preview: Giving the Small Pubs Their Time in the Sun
Ellen Myrick of Myrick Marketing & Media gave me a rundown on some books from the 29 or so publishers she represents. Come see what Spring 2022 is all about!
Publisher Preview: Spring 2022 Levine Querido!
For the first in a long time I've a publisher preview for you. It's Levine Querido and we're taking a peek at their spring 2022 season.
The Scourge of Skyward Knitting Needles: Gettin’ Finicky With the Fiber Arts!
If I care too much about the placement of knitting needles in children's books, would you call me "knit-picky"? Or would you simply kill me for that terrible pun? Today I celebrate the people who draw with care, and sob over those that don't.
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