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Dissected tongues, fruit trends, space microbes, and more all appear in this remarkable preview of some of our very favorite small publishers.
Life on the Moon: A Cover Reveal AND Conversation with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr
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Is there life on Mars? Who cares! It's the Moon we're focusing on today, in this ribald conversation about one of my (already) favorite middle grades of 2026.
What role does a retreat for enthusiasts of children's literature play in the full pantheon of history? I speculate (and show cute photos of ducks).
In kicking off Pride Month we talk with Vicki Johnson, who was disinvited from a major school event due to her picture book's supportive LGBTQIA+ themes. We discuss that and her latest title.
I've updated my listing of children's literary statues available in the United States. Take a deep dive into characters old and new.
It's giveaway time! A free book of one of the best series I know.
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.
Tragedy! Tortillas! And an interview with one of the funniest people in the picture book biz, Eliza Kinkz! Hope you're hungry cause we're talking tacos and mistakes today.
You know what's even more fun than celebrating your own book's release? Celebrating of all the fellow books coming out today too! I do a recap of some of the titles coming out today that are stellar.
Today we're talking about feelings. BIG feelings! A dip into some SEL books and why they're important.