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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 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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    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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    Wombat Season Is Nigh: An Interview with Ratha Tep About WALLY, THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT

    Betsy Bird, October 6, 2022 | Interviews

    Wombats sure have a lot of skills, but tickling the ivories? We talk with author Ratha Tep about her latest title, the popularity of wombats, letting your kids quit piano, and more.

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    Giving Me Gruff: A Jon Klassen/Mac Barnett Interview About Their Latest Goat-Related Venture

    Betsy Bird, October 5, 2022 | Interviews

    If you like goats and you like Jon Klassen/Mac Barnett, this is the interview for you. We talk about why this fairy tale is more modern in its construction, who the true main character is, and more.

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    Heralding the Heralds: A She Sang for India Interview with Suma Subramaniam

    Betsy Bird, September 15, 2022 | Interviews

    Today we're talking with author Suma Subramaniam about M.S. Subbulakshmi and the the complex process involved in simplifying a complicated life

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    Until Someone Listens: An Interview with Child-Author Estela Juarez

    Betsy Bird, September 13, 2022 | Interviews

    If you're going to interview a kid on your blog, make it a memorable kid. Today we talk with child author Estela Juarez about how her mom's deportation led to speaking out against injustice.

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    Food Waste Gets a Second Look: A Fridge-opolis Q&A with Melissa Coffey

    Betsy Bird, September 6, 2022 | Interviews

    Today we talk with author Melissa Coffey about her debut pb title FRIDGE-OPOLIS, not because d new title FRIDGE-OPOLIS, not because it involves everybody's favorite icebox, but rather because the title has a take on food waste that I've not seen discussed before.

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    The Return of Danbi! An Interview with Anna Kim and the Cover Reveal of Danbi’s Favorite Day

    Betsy Bird, August 19, 2022 | Cover Reveal, Interviews

    ay it is my very great pleasure to not only host the cover reveal for the sequel to the first Danbi book, Danbi's Favorite Day, but to also talk with author/illustrator Anna Kim about what it is that makes Danbi and her friends so amazingly appealing.

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