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    Unexpected Jolts of Children’s Literature

    Betsy Bird, May 7, 2025 | Unexpected Jolts of Children's Literature

    From Markus Zusak to Louis Sachar. From Bruno Munari to Janice N. Harrington. The overlap between adult books and children's books becomes evident as I celebrate new titles for adults by writers for kids.

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    Here Is an Interview: A Talk with Elisha Cooper About Here Is a Book

    Betsy Bird, May 6, 2025 | Best Books, Best Books of 2025, Interviews

    "Here are paintbrushes and wastebaskets and thought." Elisha Cooper talks structure, color, rhythm, and love, as how they pertain to his latest book.

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    Review of the Day: The Black Mambas by Kelly Crull

    Betsy Bird, May 4, 2025 | Best Books, Best Books of 2025, Review 2025, Reviews

    This book? It’s a wonder. A joy. A small pinpoint of light in the darkness that is 2025. If you are in need of something that takes your faith in humanity and gives it a jolt to the gills, that would be this title.

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    Book Giveaway: Foundling by D.M. Cornish

    Betsy Bird, May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

    It's giveaway time! A free book of one of the best series I know.

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    Publisher Preview: Nosy Crow (Fall/Winter 2025)

    Betsy Bird, May 1, 2025 | Publisher Previews

    A whole new preview! I'm so excited! While I have included Nosy Crow in the past in smaller quantities in my Publisher Spotlight previews, today they're getting the stage aaaaaall to themselves.

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    A Brand New Substack (and Some Thoughts on Picture Books Without Plot Or Conflict)

    Betsy Bird, April 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

    What are some successful picture books that do not rely on a plot or conflict? Sign up for my new Substack account to get regular updates on my content, and then answer this question for yourself.

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    A Monster Blood Tattoo Return! The Ultimate High-Fantasy Middle Grade Series Comes Back to the States and I Interview Creator D.M. Cornish

    Betsy Bird, April 29, 2025 | Interviews

    Things are afoot! I get to interview one of my favorite authors about a series so jaw-droppingly good that it's the cult classic your kids WISH they knew about. High fantasy? You don't know the half of it.

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Martha by Gennady Spirin

    Betsy Bird, April 28, 2025 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Kirkus declared today's book to be one of the Best Picture Books of the 21st Century (So Far) but neither Kate nor myself had ever read it. We correct that error today!

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    A Good Story Well Told: The Story Craft Podcast You Need In Your Life Right Now

    Betsy Bird, April 25, 2025 | Interviews

    Are there books you've always wanted to read but never have? Discover this new story craft podcast that confronts story structure and writing through the lens of its hosts' "Shame Shelf".

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    Tentacles!! I Talk Hilarity and Board Books with Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham

    Betsy Bird, April 24, 2025 | Best Books, Best Books of 2025, Interviews

    Arms! Tentacles! Real estate in the board book format! I'm talking with two picture book-turned-board book creators about how you create a title for the littlest of readers.

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