
Good Comics for Kids
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.
April 27, 2023 by Betsy Bird
How do you decide which 101 illustrators from around the world to include in a single compendium? Today we talk to Leonard Marcus about his latest title PICTURED WORLDS and why worldwide art is important.
February 22, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today the team behind the Tomi Ungerer coloring book joins us to discuss the man's work, his legacy, and the best of his books.
February 16, 2023 by Betsy Bird
The recently NCTE statement on the role of nonfiction stands as a bold defense, not simply of children's reading choices, but of the power, allure, and incredible love of nonfiction by kids.
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February 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird
If Kwame Alexander asked you to pitch ideas for virtual programming with The Kennedy Center, what would you do? Find out from Marc Tyler Nobleman, the man responsible for the all new Songbook.
February 8, 2023 by Betsy Bird
The connections between life and land central to the past, present, and future of our planet come to life in Diana Sudyka's upcoming Little Land. Today she discusses her process and technique.
October 12, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Do you know the story of the creation of The Stinky Cheese Man? Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but you won't be able to get the truest truth unless you hear it straight from the horses' mouths.
October 11, 2022 by Betsy Bird
How does a fantasy author make the switch into the wide and wild world of podcasting? Today we're talking to T.A. Barron about his newest venture: Magic & Mountains.
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