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Even the Smallest Actions Can Have Vast Importance: It’s a Grace Lin Q&A on The Little Stone Buddha
"I have to believe that it's possible that even the smallest actions can also be important; and I want young readers to believe that too." Today the former Legacy winner discusses the inspirations and the process behind her latest, quiet, little work.
Autumnal Revelry of the Spooky Sort: It’s a Haunted Playground Q&A with R.J. Palacio and Brett Helquist
Who knew strolls through playgrounds after the kids have finished their Halloween parades could prove so creatively fruitful? We discuss the latest spookytime picture book to hit your shelves this season.
Team Spots or Team Stripes? A Do You Like My Pants? Q&A with Carrie Shryock
What do Seinfeld, the Pink Panther, and the Sneetches have in common? They're all influences on one of the grooviest and funniest picture books of the year. I talk to its creator to learn more.
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Who Needs Donuts When You’ve Got Lovely Interviews Like This? A Talk with Mark Alan Stamaty
If Maurice Sendak, Nora Ephron, Patty, and Bob Odenkirk were all fans of a bizarre cult-classic picture book from the 1970s, wouldn't you want to learn more? We host the charming and loquacious Mark Alan Stamaty in celebration of his newest re-release.
Kids Experiencing Bad Guys Withdrawal? Let This Aaron Blabey Q&A About Game of Pets Fill the Void
Into the Blabeyverse we go, my children. Let's deep dive into some tried and true science fiction and environmental stewardship from the man who brought us the Bad Guys and so much more.
Cover Reveal: A Spaceman Returns and We Talk with Randy Cecil About Why
"I think I just find it difficult to leave these newly discovered universes behind when they still seem to have so much unexplored potential." We learn all there is to know about this much anticipated Spaceman sequel.
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For the International Day of Peace: A Homecoming Cover Reveal and Q&A with Margaryta Winkler
Today is International Day of Peace. With that in mind, we focus on a picture book that considers war, but with the focus squarely on the animals. A discussion with a Ukrainian artist.
“Excellence, expertise, and Black Joy.” A Black Barbie Discussion with Dinah Johnson and Laura Freeman
Maybe you saw the Netflix documentary. Maybe you owned one yourself. Or maybe this is a all new to you. We talk with the creators of an upcoming picture book bio about their truly cool title.
Great Interview or THE GREATEST Interview? The Cover Reveal and Q&A of Ratface Does Not Want to Be Your Friend by Eliza Kinkz
Constipated and enraged. Today we feel that it is time to smack people awake with the cover reveal of the century.
Magical Realism, Colored Pencils, and the Story of Migration: We Discuss Mariposa’s Journey with Creators Belen Medina and Juana Martinez-Neal
Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way.
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