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March 23, 2017 by Betsy Bird

Guest Post: Marc Aronson and the Design and Flow of Nonfiction

It is difficult to pin down the first time I became aware of the work of Marc Aronson.  The likelihood is that it occurred when I read his books.  Or was it his work as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University?  How about his support of international […]

August 2, 2011 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: Who reviews the reviewers?

I was saddened to learn of the death of children’s author Georgess McHargue on Monday, July 18th.  It seems that this was a death our community missed and I am sorry for it.  Ms. McHargue penned many a fine children’s novel, but my favorite would have to be Stoneflight, a tale of New York City’s […]

January 26, 2011 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: I’m lovin’ it

New York, she is so snowy these days!  I’ve lived in this pleasant burg roundabout six years, by my count, but this is the first winter where the weather decided to bring back memories of my Michiganian (Michigander? Michiganolian?) youth.  Well, a good Fusenews is the perfect solution for any snowy day.  On to the […]

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Review of the Day: Perfect Square by Michael Hall

January 5, 2011 by Betsy Bird

Perfect Square By Michael Hall Greenwillow Books (an imprint of Harper Collins) $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-06-191513-0 Ages 4-8 On shelves March 29, 2011 Graphic designers of the world, take heed: I am wary of your intentions. I mean it. You guys are, and I say this in the kindest way possible, strange. I don’t mind it […]

Fusenews: Too bad his duck is so crazy

November 3, 2010 by Betsy Bird

I dunno.  Seems pretty coincidental that the man who does all the Harry Potter audio books in England (Stephen Fry) would get into trouble because he tweeted some HP pics without the express permission of Warner Bros.  Then again, England is a mighty small island.  Hey, I know a fun game we can do!  Let’s […]

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