The Yarn
December 21, 2025 by Betsy Bird
If you're a fan of robots, post-apocalyptic floods, aliens, and more, you've come to the right place.
August 22, 2025 by Betsy Bird
A marvelous tale of space aliens and vast conspiracies. Put another way, just the thing to lure the science fiction curious back to the fold.
August 6, 2025 by Betsy Bird
We continue our ode to science fiction this week with the delightful Rebecca Stead in discussion about her latest title, tails and all.
December 21, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today, I celebrate what little science fiction there is. And, interestingly enough, the bulk of it this year seemed to come in the form of picture books. What are we to make of that? Not sure, but it's kinda cool.
August 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
The kids are going to come here for the kooky aliens, but the whole reason the book works is because at its core this is a picture book about a kind of kindness we should all strive for in our lives.
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.
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May 31, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Quiet, unassuming, delightful, funny, and with just enough science fiction in there, I’m just gonna say it: I love this book. You know who else is going to love this book? Kids.
December 20, 2023 by Betsy Bird
We see so little science fiction in a given year that I just feel an overwhelming urge to sing its praises. And today I'm getting ready to belt one out.
December 21, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Short list today. We examine the much maligned genre, science fiction, and find a couple gems along the way.
April 8, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Beware the mobs. Beware joining them. Beware and aware of what they’re capable of, and don’t disregard them either. But beware your worst instincts most of all.
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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