
March 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird
In the mood for something scary? Today we premiere the story by fifth grader Clara J. that won the R.J. Stine Stinetinglers contest for kids.
March 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird
IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People, mobilizes when countries are in crisis. This year they talk about their work and I am here for it.
February 6, 2023 by Betsy Bird
I am so pleased and honored to bring to you today a post as part of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour of 2023. And to make matters even better, the person that I was granted to host today is none other than the fantastic, amazing, one-of-a-kind, singular Mari Lowe.
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January 12, 2023 by Betsy Bird
When you were a child, what food or drink sounded delicious in a book, but wildly disappointed you when you tried it? We count down the Top 10 contenders (as well as some Honorable Mentions).
January 11, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Join me for a live pre-show discussion of the Newbery and Caldecott contenders before they're announced on Monday, January 30th!
January 4, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Is blogging dead? If so, where does that leave the children's literature bloggers that remain? I consider the future and realize that blogging, however diminished, continues to fill a vital need.
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November 22, 2022 by Betsy Bird
I was just looking through some random files in my library, when I made a shocking discovery . . .
November 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Picture book creators Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan join us to discuss their upcoming picture book release, and why Vietnamese representation is something we need to see more.
November 2, 2022 by Betsy Bird
It's that time again! Time for the silliest post I do all year. When knitting needles look wrong in a picture book, you know I'll be there to catalog it.
October 21, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Annually Evanston Public Library determines 101 of some of the greatest books of the year. Here are the results for 2022.
Heavy Medal
by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
The Classroom Bookshelf
by Denise Davila
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