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February 24, 2026 by Betsy Bird

The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan – Get Yer Excerpt and Q&A Right Here (Not Necessarily In That Order)

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

A Soggy Stump Deep Dive: Preview THE FROGGY LIBRARY by Julie Fiveash

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

How To Say Goodbye in Cuban: Excerpt Reveal PLUS Q&A with Daniel Miyares

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.

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First Look! : A Peek Into Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa

January 10, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Quotes from the creators! Interior spreads! And potatoes, potatoes, potatoes! What more could you want?

Get an Inside Peek! An Excerpt from Remy Lai’s Chickenpox

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.

Finding Out How It All Ends: An Original Comic from Emma Hunsinger

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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Interview and Exclusive Excerpt: Alison Pearce Stevens Brings Us Some True Animal Climate Heroes

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).

Alterations: An Interview Q&A and Excerpt with Ray Xu

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!

An Excerpt and Guest Post Double Whammy: Stephen Bramucci Talks ADHD and The Race for the Ruby Turtle

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.

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