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Tag: Gene Luen Yang

February 25, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Dragon Hoops: Gene Luen Yang Gives a Slam Dunk of an Interview

Folks, it is my extreme pleasure and delight to welcome Mr. Gene Luen Yang to the blog today. He's just finished up a book that's part memoir, part sports history, and all exciting. We discuss his anxiety about finding new projects, how this book came together, and what's slated for the future.

August 29, 2016 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: Dem-o-gorgon or Dem-a-gorgon?

Morning, poppins! Yesterday, for the first time in a long while, I submitted a Video Sunday for your approval.  Trouble is, I may have failed to mention one of the most fascinating videos out there with a tie-in to books for kids, so I’d like to rectify the situation today. The title of the article […]

December 10, 2014 by Betsy Bird

Walking and Talking with . . . Gene Luen Yang!

Author and artist Steve Sheinkin continues his marvelous “Walking and Talking” series with us today. The subject? Gene Luen Yang, who draws connections between immigration and superheroes in ways I’ve never really ever considered before. Enjoy! Previous editions of this series include: Walking and Talking With John Corey Whaley Walking and Talking with Jenni Holm

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Nursery Rhyme Comics Edited by Chris Duffy Introduction by Leonard S. Marcus $18.99 ISBN: 978-1-59643-600-8 Ages 9-12 On shelves October 11, 2011 Nursery rhymes. What’s up with that? (I feel like a stand up comedian when I put it that way). They’re ubiquitous but nonsensical. Culturally relevant but often of unknown origins. Children’s literary scholar […]

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