The Yarn
March 3, 2026 by Betsy Bird
Often authors and illustrators are kept separate during the process of making a picture book. Today, we bring you an argument for collaboration in the form of a guest interview.
October 28, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Would you like to hear a story? A true one? One told by Laurie Halse Anderson? Discover the tale of how Abigail Adams inoculated her family against smallpox, and see the repackage of Anderson's Fever 1793.
March 27, 2025 by Betsy Bird
How do you write a children's book mystery with a pal and not, y'know, sabotage your friendship along the way? Our guest post today with Laurie Petrou and Kate Fodor explains all.
February 24, 2025 by Betsy Bird
On this, the anniversary of the beginning of the War in Ukraine, we turn today to children's author, Oksana Lushchevska, and the impetus behind her picture book.
September 4, 2024 by Betsy Bird
It is our honor today to host Violet Duncan (Kehewin Cree/Taino) and her guest post accompanying her new MG novel Buffalo Dreamer.
August 31, 2024 by Betsy Bird
We continue our series with David Jacobson's history of the work of Jella Lepman and Mildred Batchelder.
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August 30, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today we are delighted to welcome David Jacobson to the site. If you ever wondered why the Batchelder Award was named the way it was, don't miss this series.
June 22, 2024 by Betsy Bird
An author and an illustrator talk through their Buddy and Bea series. They discuss animation vs. illustration, oil-and-water personalities, and the reality of getting stuck between urinals.
June 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kevin and Rebecca Kelly, the creators of Finder's Creatures, join us today for a guest post on writing two alternating mystery storylines in one book. Enjoy!
November 16, 2023 by Betsy Bird
We're joined by artist Tas Mukanik as she talks dinos, pterosaurs, and her latest book Lost Time.
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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