
Teen Librarian Toolbox
January 14, 2025 by Betsy Bird
I am absolutely in love with Mafalda and soon, my friends, you will be too. Translated into English for the first time, I talk with the people who have given her life here in the States.
November 29, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Why on earth would the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art do an exhibit on a musical revue? I talk with its guest curator and discover the kidlit connection.
November 13, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today we talk with Ada Limón about her upcoming January release and reveal it cover while we're at it. We talk stichics and foxes.
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.
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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.
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.
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