
Teen Librarian Toolbox
March 21, 2023 by Betsy Bird
"I hadn’t really thought about it specifically, but I guess by the time I was in middle school, I already had the formative understanding of censorship as a political tool to suppress different points of view."
February 23, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Silly antics abound in this picture book, set in Iran. I interview the book's creators to talk about the fun and whimsy in Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar.
February 15, 2023 by Betsy Bird
The team that brought us the award-winning I TALK LIKE A RIVER returns with another beautiful picture book based on memories.
February 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird
With four starred reviews (and counting) to its name, today I talk about The Fire of Stars with its creators and learn just how difficult this sophisticated picture book bio was to create.
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.
February 7, 2023 by Betsy Bird
How does someone go out and make an original alphabet book? I sit down with the accomplished Corinna Luyken to talk about her ideas, how she changes her illustration style, and the importance of movement for kids.
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January 27, 2023 by Betsy Bird
A picture book about a young girl coming to understand what a Confederate flag means would be a tricky topic for anyone to tackle. Today I speak with Tameka Fryer Brown about writing such a book.
January 19, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today adult author Emma Straub joins us to discuss her first foray into the picture book world and the importance of having a household hat collection.
November 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Picture book creators Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan join us to discuss their upcoming picture book release, and why Vietnamese representation is something we need to see more.
October 25, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Imagine you're a children's author/illustrator and you grow up with a famous grandfather. At what point do you write a picture book biography of him? I talk with Katie Yamasaki about that very issue, and her latest, magnificent book.
Teen Librarian Toolbox
by Karen Jensen, MLS
A Fuse #8 Production
by Betsy Bird
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