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Apply for the Bechtel Fellowship, You Clever Librarians Out There!
Interested in studying in one of the finest children's literature libraries in the nation? Now's your chance!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Drummer Hoff by Barbara Emberley, ill. Ed Emberley
"The critics don't know. The creators don't know. The kids get to see a giant explosion!" We debate the true meaning of this 1968 Caldecott Award winner.
If You Could Cast Anyone . . .
If you could cast any actor from any time period in a cinematic children's book adaptation, who would you cast?
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First Lines of the Last 30 Newbery Award Winners.
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Where’s THEIR Book? Ten Historical Figures I’d Like To See in Picture Book Biographies
If you could hold in your hands a picture book biography of anyone at all, who would it be? Today I name ten folks deserving of their own books.
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The Top Ten Worst Parents in All of Children’s Literature
If you could list the worst parents in all of children's literature who would you include? I polled a group of folks and here were their answers.
That Time I Asked Chris Rufo a Question
You are given a chance to ask a conservative activist a question about book banning (which he supports) on a debate show. Do you do it?
Maintain the Domain! A PSA for Authors/Publishers
What is the worst case scenario for a website that isn't renewed? If you create books for kids in any way, please listen to today's warning.
Announcing the Stinetinglers Winner! The Kettle’s Dark Secret by Clara J.
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.
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