Teen Librarian Toolbox
May 16, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A star studded anthology brings us stories of kids with tiny superpowers. Today, we talk with the book's creators to find out what makes this title tick.
February 13, 2013 by Betsy Bird
Before we begin I would like to have a few words with the publishers on behalf of catalogers nationwide. Ahem. Hi, guys. How’s it going? Heckuva weird weather we’ve had lately, right? Yeah . . . so . . . here’s the thing. You know how you’ve been rereleasing a couple classic children’s books recently […]
April 19, 2011 by Betsy Bird
I don’t usually promote webcasts, but this one’s special. It’s going to be shot (as they say) in the Rare Book Room of my very own library for one thing. For another it sounds kind of neat: A Live Webcast with Gary Schmidt Join two-time Newbery Honor-winning author GARY SCHMIDT for a live webcast event! […]
April 14, 2011 by Betsy Bird
Howdy, folks. I’m starting off today with a little podcast-related item. Back in the day I tried podcasting for sport. It was fun (I had my own intro music and everything) but after a while it became clear that podcasting is a labor of love best left to the professionals with their prodigious editing skills, […]
March 24, 2011 by Betsy Bird
Matt and I are continuing to prep for our upcoming trip to Bologna. So far I have been advised by my readers to eat a lot of gelato (done and done!) and to wear comfortable shoes. I think I can promise that . . . I think. Currently I’m having the heels on my favorite […]
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