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    Guest Post – Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son by John Parra

    Betsy Bird, October 4, 2022 | Guest Posts

    John Parra joins us today to present a piece on his latest autobiographical picture book GROWING AN ARTIST and the debut that he owes his father.

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    The Secret of History of Hatteras Island: A Guest Post by Newbery Honor Winning Author Sheila Turnage

    Betsy Bird, September 20, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Newbery Honor winner Sheila Turnage joins us today to give us a bit of history of Hatteras Island in North Carolina and the destruction caused by the German U-Boats that inspired her latest book ISLAND OF SPIES.

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    Guest Post: Sally Battle Discusses Library Programs That Aid Conversations Around Race and Culture

    Betsy Bird, August 24, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Guest poster Sally Battle discusses a family library program that's, “an invitation for curious families to listen, learn and grow through accessible, thoughtful, kid-friendly, challenging-yet-tender experiences and conversations around race and culture.”

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    Guest Post: Libraries and Librarians Enrich Lives Far Beyond Books by Hanh Bui 

    Betsy Bird, July 25, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Author Hanh Bui pays tributes to libraries as safe harbors for incoming refugees.

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

    Betsy Bird, July 19, 2022 | Guest Posts, Videos

    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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    Guest Post: Kids and Nature Preschool Teachers Weigh In on the Blueberry Award by Martha Meyer

    Betsy Bird, July 13, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Special guest poster Martha Meyer joins us to talk about connecting kids and teachers to books about science, nature, and the environment itself.

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    Blaze, the Masked Chicklet and a Dearest Enemy: Two Pieces by Unconventional Artist Claude Ponti

    Betsy Bird, May 26, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Years ago the author Claude Ponti wrote two short pieces. One was from the perspective of his maniacal chicken Blaze. The other from his greatest nemesis. Now both, translated by Lara Vergnaud, are on display for you today. Enjoy!

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    Guest Post: Joke Books in the Classroom and Library by Kevin Purdy

    Betsy Bird, May 17, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Today retired reading instructor Kevin Purdy gets serious about joke books. Where can you find them? Why are they important? And what do you look for in a good one?

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    Check It Out: A Petition to Add Children’s Nonfiction Lists to the NYT Bestseller Lists!

    Betsy Bird, February 14, 2022 | Guest Posts

    Read the letter penned by a coalition of more than 250 influential educators and librarians. They're asking the New York Times to add three children’s nonfiction bestseller lists to complement the existing lists that focus on juvenile fiction

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    Guest Post: Nonfiction for the Win! Choosing Books Kids Will Love by Melissa Stewart, Cynthia Levinson, and Jennifer Swanson

    Betsy Bird, September 15, 2021 | Guest Posts

    Melissa Stewart was kind enough to answer my questions about her book 5 Kinds of Nonfiction last week. Now she returns with Cynthia Levinson, and Jennifer Swanson to discuss a recent news article that had some real gaps.

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