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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth

    Betsy Bird, February 17, 2025 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    "How ya feelin', Kate? Ya feeling calm? Feeling calm?!?" Today we tackle the Jon J. Muth Caldecott Honor winner that is now in its 20th year.

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    Lane Smith Cover Reveal: Recess!

    Betsy Bird, February 14, 2025 | Cover Reveal

    You know, sometimes you just want to do a cover reveal for Lane Smith, amiright?

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    Cover Reveal and Conversation: Not Like Every Day by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

    Betsy Bird, February 14, 2025 | Cover Reveal, Interviews

    The subtitle of today's book is "Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills." Today Stephanie and I discuss them, and why she chose to write a picture book for kids anxious about them.

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    Social Emotional Learning Skills For All: A Carol Hinz Interview About the SEL Tool Kit

    Betsy Bird, February 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

    Today we're talking about feelings. BIG feelings! A dip into some SEL books and why they're important.

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    “I swear I’m never going to write anything this personal ever again.” Jose Pimienta Discusses Halfway to Somewhere

    Betsy Bird, February 11, 2025 | Interviews

    Writing a graphic novel that explores identity, family, friends, language barriers and all within the context of Mexicali is no easy thing. A deep dive into a complex new comic.

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    Sydney Taylor Book Award Tour: A Talk with Sammy Savos About The Girl Who Sang

    Betsy Bird, February 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

    As part of this celebration of the Sydney Taylor Awards, we speak with the illustrator of the only graphic novel to win a Sibert Honor and Sydney Taylor Award!

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    Fuse 8 n’ Kate: When Marian Sang by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Brian Selznick

    Betsy Bird, February 10, 2025 | Fuse 8 n' Kate

    Just in time for Black History Month we consider this 2002 release and see how it has aged. Old nonfiction picture books can vary widely in quality. How does this one stand up?

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    Press Release Fun: Come To The Weird And Wild 90-Second Newbery Film Festival – Now In Its 14th Year!

    Betsy Bird, February 8, 2025 | Press Release Fun

    Are you ready for the best children's book-to-film festival on record? Do you want to see Holes set at a girls finishing school with swordfights (what?)? Then read on!

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    Review of the Day: The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice by Amy Alznauer, ill. Anna Bron

    Betsy Bird, February 7, 2025 | Best Books, Best Books of 2025, Review 2025, Reviews

    “Even if you haven’t studied art or math, even if you’ve never gone to college, you can make shapes yourself and change how the world looks.” A math-centric tale of discovery.

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    Publisher Preview: Transit Editions (Spring 2025)

    Betsy Bird, February 6, 2025 | Publisher Previews

    Werner Herzog meets Magic School Bus! Frog and Toad on the Riviera! Check out all the very cool spring titles from one of our favorite small publishers.

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