
Good Comics for Kids
February 14, 2025 by Betsy Bird
The subtitle of today's book is "Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills." Today Stephanie and I discuss them, and why she chose to write a picture book for kids anxious about them.
February 5, 2025 by Betsy Bird
A near perfect toddler/preschooler storytime book, we talk today with Shawn Harris about bees, the waxiness of crayons, and more.
January 28, 2025 by Betsy Bird
"Small yet spiky, stubborn, and unpredictable. They’re the underdogs of the animal world." Today Stephanie Graegin talks hedgehogs and her brand new picture book full of tiny stories.
January 15, 2025 by Betsy Bird
How do you write a picture book about a man who made picture books? A deep dive into the creation of the one and only JIM! (a.k.a. James Marshall).
January 9, 2025 by Betsy Bird
Today, we talk with Lauren and Susan on the book, where it came from, its design, and how you develop a book with this kicker of a combo of art and heart.
January 8, 2025 by Betsy Bird
From subverting the general expectations of what butterflies "should" look like to the delights of a true collaboration, join these three picture book creators as they explain how they work together.
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November 27, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Is Go Tell It our first picture book bio of James Baldwin? Not at this point (though it was when it was written). But trust me when I say that this is one of those books you'll be thinking about long after you put it down.
November 7, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today, we are premiering Aaron's book trailer for his upcoming board book Winter Light. Before we do, however, I felt inclined to hear from the man himself about why exactly, precisely, minutely, he likes board books as much as he does.
November 5, 2024 by Betsy Bird
We talk to today with two creators about their latest STEM-related picture book bio. Along the way I am literally gobsmacked by the author's explanation as to why she wrote this book. See what happens!
November 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
In honor of the day, we have two great picture book creators in brilliant conversation!
Teen Librarian Toolbox
by Karen Jensen, MLS
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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