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July 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A delightful talk with Samantha van Leer full of aliens, dogs that act like aliens, science fiction for kids, and more.
June 19, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Just in time for Juneteenth we discuss a work of historical fiction with its author and get the inside scoop on her influences, upcoming titles, and more!
February 21, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Take one Alex London, add in one Paul O. Zelinsky, and sprinkle in a bit of snobby artists, broken fourth walls, and sleep-deprive hallucinations and you have yourself a helluva cover reveal and interview.
February 14, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kwame Mbalia has a brand new imprint for kids out this fall, and we've got the starting line-up (and their authors!) here to talk all about it.
February 7, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today, it is my utter delight and honor to speak to both author Antwan Eady and Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey about THE LAST STAND, where it came from, and a whole host of other things that you will DEFINITELY want to know soon.
January 30, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Can you write an entire picture book on the topic of revision? Newly minted Newbery Award winner Dave Eggers can and has. Enjoy this Q&A with the man himself on his latest.
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November 21, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today I'm talking with Dr. Temple Grandin about her latest book for kids, DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS, about the brain, patterns, types of thinkers and more.
September 6, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Dinosaur paleontology: a science mediated by illustrators. Today we're talking with multi-talented Sean Rubin about dinos and an upcoming book that explains how we get them a little more right with every generation.
July 12, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Remy Lai fans, come one! Come all! Come read an interview with the cartoonist genius herself and check out this exclusive excerpt from her latest title!
May 2, 2023 by Betsy Bird
How do you fictionalize your own history while also making it pertinent and interesting to kids? Today we're talking with debut comic creator Stephanie Rodriguez about walking that line.
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