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November 8, 2022 by Betsy Bird

There’s a Party. It’s in Kansas City. And You’re All Invited.

The world's first "Explor-a-Storium" is on the horizon and Jon Scieszka and I are on hand to help. We'll be hosting a fun auction and event on November 18th. Come join us and support an amazing new immersive experience.

September 14, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Tyler Merritt: The Summer That Changed My Life

Actor and activist Tyler Merritt speaks about a moment that happened to him when he was ten-years-old and has inspired his autobiographical picture book A Door Made for Me.

August 11, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Supper Time! A Delicious “How To Eat a Book” Trailer Reveal and Interview

What's yummier than a book trailer reveal? An interview with its creators of course. Open wide and take a big bite out of today's talk.

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Guest Post: The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival Is Back, Baby!

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James Kennedy guest posts today with information about the latest 90-Second Newbery, now celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Newbery Award.

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Sometimes a board book is so beautiful, only the loveliest of book trailers will suffice. Today we celebrate the upcoming publication of the latest from Aaron Becker.

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Warrants a Discussion: David Wiesner Discusses His Carle Museum Exhibit

September 1, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Multi-Caldecott Award winning creator David Wiesner gives me a rundown on the history of wordless picture books (worth an academic course right there) and the exhibit he curated with the Carle called Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books.

Book Trailer Reveal: Friends Forever by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham

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Today I premiere the trailer for the latest book in the trilogy, Friends Forever. Coming out August 31st the book takes place when Shannon was in 8th grade and all the awfulness (and wonder) of middle school proceeds.

Trailer Reveal & Interview: A Peek at Derek Desierto’s ODDBIRD

May 13, 2021 by Betsy Bird

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