Heavy Medal
February 24, 2026 by Betsy Bird
Jasmine Warga has always specialized in giving voice to the voiceless. We discuss her latest (and most adorable) title to date and even feature an excerpt for your perusal.
November 5, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Just in time for Native American Heritage Month we've a preview of Diné cartoonist, zinester, and librarian Julie Fiveash's upcoming graphic novel debut!
June 12, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Out in September 2025, Daniel Miyares brings a glorious, hand-painted graphic novel to the middle grade market. Today I get to excerpt sections of it and talk to him about its origins.
January 10, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Quotes from the creators! Interior spreads! And potatoes, potatoes, potatoes! What more could you want?
January 7, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Today, I am pleased to present to you an excerpt from Remy Lai's latest. Warning: Things may get itchy.
April 2, 2024 by Betsy Bird
The upcoming How It All Ends is a middle grade novel about a kid with a nonstop imagination, but where did the book come from? Emma Hunsinger gives us an inside peek via an original comic.
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February 20, 2024 by Betsy Bird
It's a double whammy! Not only do you get a lovely interview with Alison Pearce Stevens about her latest informational book for kids, but you get an exclusive excerpt to read as well (you lucky dogs).
January 31, 2024 by Betsy Bird
What was it about Alterations by Ray Xu that feels so familiar? That look of inescapable horror on its hero's face? The roller coasters? The egg? Whatever it is, today I get to interview Ray about his GN debut!
October 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird
"Your own brain is a subject that you're an unimpeachable expert on." We've a guest post/excerpt double whammy from author Stephen Bramucci today.
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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