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    Maintain the Domain! A PSA for Authors/Publishers

    Betsy Bird, May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

    What is the worst case scenario for a website that isn't renewed? If you create books for kids in any way, please listen to today's warning.

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    Announcing the Stinetinglers Winner! The Kettle’s Dark Secret by Clara J.

    Betsy Bird, March 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

    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.

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

    Betsy Bird, March 9, 2023 | Bologna Children's Book Fair, Uncategorized

    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.

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

    Betsy Bird, February 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

    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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    The Top Ten Most Disappointing Edibles and Potables of Children’s Literature

    Betsy Bird, January 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

    When you were a child, what food or drink sounded delicious in a book, but wildly disappointed you when you tried it? We count down the Top 10 contenders (as well as some Honorable Mentions).

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    Announcing the 2023 Newbery/Caldecott/YMA Pre-Game Show!

    Betsy Bird, January 11, 2023 | Uncategorized

    Join me for a live pre-show discussion of the Newbery and Caldecott contenders before they're announced on Monday, January 30th!

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    2023 Arrived and a Blog Is Still Here: What Does the Future Hold?

    Betsy Bird, January 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

    Is blogging dead? If so, where does that leave the children's literature bloggers that remain? I consider the future and realize that blogging, however diminished, continues to fill a vital need.

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    A Lost Hero: The Rediscovery of Mildred Batchelder

    Betsy Bird, November 22, 2022 | Uncategorized

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

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    The Yellow Áo Dài : A Talk with Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan

    Betsy Bird, November 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

    Picture book creators Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan join us to discuss their upcoming picture book release, and why Vietnamese representation is something we need to see more.

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    The Scourge of Upside Down Knitting Needles: Or, Why Picture Books with Knitting Are Like Picture Books with Math

    Betsy Bird, November 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

    It's that time again! Time for the silliest post I do all year. When knitting needles look wrong in a picture book, you know I'll be there to catalog it.

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