Tag: Jane Curley

May 5, 2026 by Betsy Bird

“.. 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.

December 7, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: Bets lists towards best book lists

The best books lists are abundant and here! So very exciting, yes? I do love this time of year, and so it makes sense to begin with the cream of the crop. I refer, of course, to NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2012. Split into seven different categories (Picture Books, Folk and Fairy […]

September 6, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: “This book might change your soul”

Okay. News of a double quick time fashion today, folks. Let’s see what you can do with these yummy numbers: Maurice Sendak as hot young man. Now that I have your attention I will now direct you to this magnificent interview with Phil Nel. As you may have heard he has a helluva biography coming […]