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August 4, 2022 by Betsy Bird

How to Win an Award and Conquer the World: A Little Feminist Interview with Brittany Murlas

A board book wins a Stonewall Award and nothing is ever the same again. Today I talk with publisher Brittany Murlas about her company Little Feminists and the incredible board books they create.

June 29, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Have You Seen the Darkness? A Richard Fairgray, Black Sand Beach Interview

Today I'm seriously fangirling out over getting to interview Richard Fairgray about his Black Sand Beach series. Like creepy middle grade horror? You ain't seen anything like this.

June 28, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Publisher Preview: Ellen Myrick (Part Three!)

The third part in our series highlighting smaller publishers and their upcoming lists. Today we look at Child's Play, Cicada, and Creston Books

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The Bologna Breakdown: What Exactly Is the Bologna Children’s Book Fair?

March 20, 2022 by Betsy Bird

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March 19, 2022 by Betsy Bird

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 […]

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