Politics in Practice
February 24, 2026 by Betsy Bird
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.
February 17, 2026 by Betsy Bird
Of mice and mail. We discuss an all new early chapter book series with a woman unafraid of maps, typefaces, ADHD, and meticulous ink.
February 10, 2026 by Betsy Bird
Imagine a Pinter play as an informational book for kids, highlighting a natural disaster, and you'll have a sense of what author Mary Kay Carson has pulled off with her dual releases in 2026. Hear her words and see her covers!
January 15, 2026 by Betsy Bird
"I wanted my readers to accept themselves, and speak their truths. And so I had to speak mine first." Shifa Safadi joins us today to talk about what it truly takes to write an honest book for kids and also to reveal the cover of this new middle grade work!
January 14, 2026 by Betsy Bird
"They aren’t the cookie-cutter tweens and tweens, or cookie-cutter Black characters, or cookie-cutter parts of cookie-cutter families. They are complicated and outsiders and more admirable and loveable for it."
November 20, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Bold and brassy (but never bratty) the iconic pig reaches her 25th year, and we've her editor and publisher on hand for a quick Q&A.
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November 6, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Want to start your own children's book magazine? Why not talk to someone who has? SHELF is a remarkable new addition to periodical collections everywhere, and we talk to its founder.
October 14, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Do you want the original Dog Man, chock full of authentic Aztec myths and a healthy dose of humor? Then are you in luck today!
September 23, 2025 by Betsy Bird
A dog's true best friend stars in its own show in this ludicrous and wonderful picture book readaloud. I interview its creator (dog lovers - this one's for you).
August 1, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Got a-hankering for more Penderwicks? Then get the next best thing! Jeanne Birdsall has an all new book out and it involves libraries, fairies, and terrible terrible parents.
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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