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July 16, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Press Release Fun: The 7th Annual Picture Book Summit, 2021

The lineup for the 7th annual Picture Book Summit, the world's largest online picture book writing conference, has been announced. The event will stream globally on Saturday, October 2.

February 19, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Press Release Fun: Children’s Books Written by Well-known Authors of Adult Books at the Grolier Club

A little-known and unexpected aspect of 20th century literature is the delightful discovery that some well-known authors also wrote one or more children’s books. This unusual literary theme is explored in the exhibition They Also Wrote Children’s Books, on view in the Grolier Club’s second floor gallery from March 4 through May 2, 2020.

November 3, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Story & Pictures By: The Documentary You’ve Been Waiting For

You may have heard a bit about this documentary floating about on the winds. Today I'd like to highlight this film currently in production. It has a Kickstarter going and needs your help. With 18 days to go, it's a little more than halfway to its goal. If you can, please check it out:

Press Release Fun: SCBWI’s 3rd Annual Literacy Initiative Gives Books to Readers in Need

November 3, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Children’s Book Creators Join Forces to Provide High Quality Books Plus a Literary Celebration for REACH in Norfolk, Virginia! Los Angeles, October 10, 2019 The members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators join forces once again as part of the organization’s annual SCBWI Books For Readers literacy initiative to collect, curate, and […]

Press Release Fun: SCBWI’s Annual Literacy Initiative

October 9, 2019 by Betsy Bird

The members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators join forces once again as part of the organization’s 3rd Annual SCBWI Books For Readers book drive and literacy event to collect, curate, and donate new books created by its members to one of its two 2019 recipients: the Madison Reading Project in Madison, WI. (The other is REACH in Portsmouth, […]

Press Release Fun: Amazing, Adept, Appealing Alphabet Books Exhibition at the Grolier Club

September 28, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Your greatest abecedarian wishes are about to come true. The Grolier Club of NYC is hosting a free exhibit of a personal collection of alphabet books through the centuries. There are even free lunchtime tours! Here are the details.

Press Release Fun: The Secret Mountain Announces Fall Picture Books with Audio

September 22, 2019 by Betsy Bird

The Secret Mountain Announces Fall Picture Books with Audio, Including Ana Gerhard’s Little Creatures: An Introduction to Classical Music in September

Press Release Fun: Announcing the Winners of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards!

July 10, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Comics are a form of literature both near and dear to my heart. This past year I had the pleasure of heading up the children's committee of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards. Here are the winners in the children, middle grade, and YA categories.

For Your Librarian Eyes Only: Exploring the 2018 Original Art Exhibit with the Society of Illustrators

November 6, 2018 by Betsy Bird

Since I left New York about three years ago, I’ve found myself missing many of the things that go on there. Few events typify that FOMO more than this one. Librarians are the only people who are able to take part in this, and my envy is a depthless sea from which I can find […]

Press Release Fun: The Eric Carle Museum Presents the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards

September 15, 2018 by Betsy Bird

I can’t help it, folks. This is just too cool not to post. Give Join Making Art FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sandy Soderberg, Marketing Manager (413) 559-6315 sandys@carlemuseum.org The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Celebrates 50 Years of the Coretta Scott King Awards with Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott […]