The Yarn
December 27, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Today's list contains an appreciation of nature, a rallying cry for climate action, and titles that promote climate stewardship.
March 21, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Today we release the winners of the Blueberry Awards and show off a list of the winners acceptance videos. Do you want baby coyotes? We HAVE baby coyotes!
March 4, 2025 by Betsy Bird
There are problems with the world in which we live. How do we teach children about these problems without, at the same time, giving them anxiety? A conversation between two powerhouses.
December 27, 2024 by Betsy Bird
The Blueberry Awards are given to, "honor children’s literature that strengthens kids’ connections with nature and fosters action for the planet." Essentially these are nature and climate books with an eye to instilling a love of the natural world
March 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird
At last! The only major award out there that honors excellence in environmental literature has been released! Revel in the winners!
March 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Is it not strange, that in an era of climate change and environmental extremes there is not quite yet a nationally recognized children’s book award for titles celebrating the natural world and what we humans can do to support and appreciate it? Well, here in Evanston, Illinois we aim to change all of that. Announcing […]
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July 13, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Special guest poster Martha Meyer joins us to talk about connecting kids and teachers to books about science, nature, and the environment itself.
March 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Are you a fan of "kids' books that inspire a love of nature & action for planet Earth" for children between the ages of 3-10? Then meet the newest award in town: The Blueberry!
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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