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Betsy Bird, July 21, 2022 | Best Books, Best Books of 2022
Today I present to you a slew of 2022 picture book bios, some out already and some yet to come, that are not blerg. They are not boring. They are boffo. Fantastic. Memorable. Cool.
Betsy Bird, April 26, 2022 | Best Books, Best Books of 2022, Reviews, Reviews 2022
An accounting of a family and a tight knit community dealing with the repercussions of a hate crime, this book expertly navigates between taking into account the seriousness of the content while also punctuating it periodically with joy, laughter, and light.
Betsy Bird, April 5, 2022 | Interviews
"To me, it’s play, drawing and painting; it’s not work. What has it got to do with work?” I speak with Karen Provensen Mitchell about the legacy of her parents and helping to create the new monograph of their work, out now.
Betsy Bird, January 26, 2022 | Best Books, Best Books of 2022, Reviews, Reviews 2022
Today we consider a picture book that will convince you that while the state of the world may go up in flames shortly, at least the state of some contemporary and current picture books is just fine.
Betsy Bird, December 31, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists
Today's list represents just a handful of the titles published this year. This is some, but surely not all, of the finest. If you need a starting place where you can get a sense of what the year entailed, use this list.
Betsy Bird, December 27, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists
Here's a brief smattering of some of the books that I think are deserving of your time and attention. If you know a kid that loves their informational texts, something on this list is bound to whet their whistle.
Betsy Bird, December 23, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists
With books about American history for kids being challenged all over the country right now, here's a list that includes loads of titles that delve into the good AND the bad of this nation of ours.
Betsy Bird, December 21, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Booklists
If you have a kid that loves fantasy, some of these books might fit the bill!
Betsy Bird, December 11, 2021 | 31 Days 31 Lists, Best Books, Booklists
Come check out an array of photography. There are scientific texts and contemplations on age. There are bunnies, foxes, and baby chicks. Enjoy!
Betsy Bird, November 1, 2021 | Best Books, Best Books of 2021, Newbery / Caldecott Predictions
Now that fall has fallen, I'm looking through the Newbery and Caldecott contenders, trying to see into the heads of the committees and figure out what they'll pick!
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