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March 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird

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.

March 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Bologna Presentations: IBBY Doing the Good Work That Needs to Be Done, Worldwide

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

Sydney Taylor Book Blog Award Tour Interview: Featuring Mari Lowe of Aviva Vs. the Dybbuk!

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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I was just looking through some random files in my library, when I made a shocking discovery . . .

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