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).
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.
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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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May 28, 2024 by Betsy Bird
If you're a small publisher, what can you possible do to raise funds? Introducing the incredible Elsewhere Editions auction. Take a gander and see what entices.
April 4, 2024 by Betsy Bird
With all the upcoming picture book-to-screen adaptations, what are you favorites? And what are the absolute worst of the worst?
March 26, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Called "a lyrical gem", "touching", "beautiful", and more by its three starred reviews, we discuss a new historical fiction picture book set during the Korean War.
January 23, 2024 by Betsy Bird
I round up all my interviews, guest posts, and reviews of the current ALA YMA winners. In case you want to know more about a book, this is a good place to start.
Politics in Practice
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