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    “… A relationship of reciprocity with the Earth.” Diana Sudyka Discusses Her New Picture Book, Little Land

    Betsy Bird, February 8, 2023 | Interviews

    The connections between life and land central to the past, present, and future of our planet come to life in Diana Sudyka's upcoming Little Land. Today she discusses her process and technique.

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    Abecedarian Movement and Dance: A Q&A with Corinna Luyken About ABC and You and Me!

    Betsy Bird, February 7, 2023 | Interviews

    How does someone go out and make an original alphabet book? I sit down with the accomplished Corinna Luyken to talk about her ideas, how she changes her illustration style, and the importance of movement for kids.

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    That Flag: An Interview with Tameka Fryer Brown

    Betsy Bird, January 27, 2023 | Best Books, Best Books of 2023, Interviews

    A picture book about a young girl coming to understand what a Confederate flag means would be a tricky topic for anyone to tackle. Today I speak with Tameka Fryer Brown about writing such a book.

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    Dropping the Dual Interview Bomb: Steve Sheinkin and Nick Bertozzi Discuss Their Graphic Novel Adaptation

    Betsy Bird, January 24, 2023 | Interviews

    It's true. Steve Sheinkin's BOMB has been adapted into a graphic novel format thanks to the illustrative stylings of one Nick Bertozzi. Today I talk to them both.

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    Fine Hats, Okay Hats, and Very Good Hats: An Interview with First Time Picture Book Author Emma Straub

    Betsy Bird, January 19, 2023 | Interviews

    Today adult author Emma Straub joins us to discuss her first foray into the picture book world and the importance of having a household hat collection.

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    The Tycoon: Talking with Leonard Marcus About Abraham Lincoln, Our “Masterly Media Manipulator”

    Betsy Bird, January 3, 2023 | Interviews

    Today we speak with noted children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus about his latest informational title for kids about the man Kirkus called, "our presidential G.O.A.T."

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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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    Shapes and Lines and Light: A Katie Yamasaki Interview

    Betsy Bird, October 25, 2022 | Interviews

    Imagine you're a children's author/illustrator and you grow up with a famous grandfather. At what point do you write a picture book biography of him? I talk with Katie Yamasaki about that very issue, and her latest, magnificent book.

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    Dogs and Breaking Into Comics: An Interview with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn About P.A.W.S.

    Betsy Bird, October 19, 2022 | Interviews

    A deep dive with two comic creators about a series that might well give Baby-sitters Club a run for its money.

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    Stinky Cheese Man Turns 30! Scieszka! Smith! Creators Tell All

    Betsy Bird, October 12, 2022 | Interviews

    Do you know the story of the creation of The Stinky Cheese Man? Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but you won't be able to get the truest truth unless you hear it straight from the horses' mouths.

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