Heavy Medal
Betsy Bird, March 20, 2024 | Cover Reveal, Interviews
There are THREE Fan Brothers talking with us today about their latest project. We discuss science fiction, collaboration, disposability, and more.
Betsy Bird, March 19, 2024 | Interviews
"Words! Words! Words! Endless possibilities!" I interview the thoroughly delightful Micha Archer about her latest Daniel book, her influences, and much much more.
Betsy Bird, March 18, 2024 | Fuse 8 n' Kate
It's the Year of the Dragon so we tackle our first dragon-related text in quite a while. It's our first Jack Kent book. How has it fared since 1975?
Betsy Bird, March 15, 2024 | Press Release Fun
At last! The only major award out there that honors excellence in environmental literature has been released! Revel in the winners!
Betsy Bird, March 14, 2024 | Publisher Previews
Today we're continuing our Spring 2024 publisher preview of some of the smaller publishers of children's books out there, in the seventh part of our series.
Betsy Bird, March 13, 2024 | Newbery / Caldecott Predictions
This marks my 15th spring prediction edition of the Newberys and Caldecotts, and by gum we're going to kick this year off right!
Betsy Bird, March 12, 2024 | Interviews
A Chinese folktale dating back to 500 B.C.E. tells the tale of two men in love, and Lee Wind is here to tell us more and reveal its beautiful cover.
Betsy Bird, March 11, 2024 | Fuse 8 n' Kate
Why should this book have actually been called Oona MacCoul and Her Baby Man? For our St. Patrick's Day episode we dive deep into a fun Irish folktale and all that entails.
Betsy Bird, March 8, 2024 | Best Books, Best Books of 2024, Review 2024, Reviews
There’s an admirable level of confidence to Kate DiCamillo's writing, and Ferris, her latest title, takes that experience and knowledge, weaving it into her most personal book to date.
Betsy Bird, March 7, 2024 | Interviews
From the same team that brought you Library Lion comes a tale of spiders, pets, and willful misunderstandings, as I conduct a Q&A with the creators.
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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