
The Classroom Bookshelf
January 31, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today author Zetta Elliott joins us to discuss her latest book, celebrating the power of community and the importance of Juneteenth.
January 27, 2023 by Betsy Bird
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.
January 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird
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.
January 19, 2023 by Betsy Bird
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.
January 3, 2023 by Betsy Bird
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."
November 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird
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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October 25, 2022 by Betsy Bird
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.
October 19, 2022 by Betsy Bird
A deep dive with two comic creators about a series that might well give Baby-sitters Club a run for its money.
October 12, 2022 by Betsy Bird
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.
October 6, 2022 by Betsy Bird
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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