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Heist + World Cup = “an unforgiving deadline”: It’s a Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy Q&A with Angela Cervantes
When you discover an unsolved 1983 heist of a World Cup Trophy, what do you do? If you're Angela Cervantes, you write a middle grade mystery. Today with talk with her about her well-timed latest.
Puffins and Pufflings Without Puffery: A Discussion with the Teams Behind PUFFLINGS FLY FREE and PUFFINS!
I have the pleasure of speaking on camera with Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks of PUFFINS to discuss Iceland, how these books complement one another, the Northern Lights, and much much more.
Don’t Skip the Thought: A Rialto Discussion with Kate Milford
A magical defunct theme park? Living carousel creatures? Automaton birds? Mental health issues? I talk to Kate Milford today about her latest.
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Reflections of Identity: An Opting Out Conversation with Creators Maia Kobabe and Lucky Srikumar
Queer content in children's books has been growing harder to find the last few years. All the more reason to celebrate this loving collaborative graphic novel about wanting nothing to do with the whole puberty thing.
Heists and Hijinks! Scams and Scoundrels! It’s a Diamond Fever Q&A with Steve Sheinkin and Jon Chad
Slicksters and tricksters abound in the latest from Sheinkin & Chad. That's why we're getting the inside scoop of this incredible heist story (though Steve refuses to let us know where that doggone diamond mine is).
Where the Land Meets the Sea: An Outermost Mouse Talk with Lauren Wolk
"Writing is an act of discovery, full of epiphanies and surprises. My only intention was to try to capture the beauty and fragility of a place I love, combined with a storm I will never forget..." We discuss Lauren Wolk's latest with the author herself.
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Green Roofs Galore: It’s an OUR CITIES DEPEND ON US Q&A with Victoria Tentler-Kryov
"what I think is most impressive is the fact that countries worldwide collaborate, exchange climate action ideas, and help one another find solutions." We talk green roofs and alleviating climate anxiety with Victoria Tentler-Kryov today.
The “hopeful dystopian” conclusion. A Firesnake talk with Donna Barba Higuera
"But if I keep writing that weird stuff, maybe a young reader, who feels different like I did, won’t feel so alone in their love of the weird." We talk with Donna Higuera Barba today about the triumphant conclusion to her Newbery Award winning science fiction trilogy.
“.. a memorable hero, a compelling setting and a story that captivates multiple generations.” Jane Bayard Curley Discusses the Carle’s Ferdinand Exhibit
Jane Curley joins us today to discuss one of her UPPBs (Utterly Perfect Picture Books). There will be saucy talk of bananas and hot dogs, by the way. You have been warned.
Using Nursery Rhymes with Today’s Kids: A Talk with Mary Lanni
Nursery rhyme nerds, unite! While scholarly attention flounders in this genre, we've the creator of a whole new book on the topic on hand with answers galore. Phonological awareness time, baby!
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