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Tag: Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

March 4, 2026 by Betsy Bird

This Q&A and Cover Reveal Has Nine Lives: We’re Talking The New Cat with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and Chris Park

2026 may officially be The Year of the Horse, but in the picture book world it seems a lot more like The Year of the Cat. Take a gander at what may be one of the coolest (and most touching) feline contributions to children's literature.

February 14, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Cover Reveal and Conversation: Not Like Every Day by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

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.

July 8, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Who’s Got the Apple? by Jan Lööf, translated by Ole Risom & Linda Hayward, Featuring Special Guest Star Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

We've a very special guest star and a very special Swedish import from 1974 to discuss. It's our ALA Annual Conference episode!

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Review of the Day: Touch The Sky by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic WITH Bonus Q&A

February 22, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Today I review a book that truly exemplifies one of those key moments in a child’s life, fated to be forgotten. I also interview its author.

Hello, Star. A Talk With Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

October 5, 2021 by Betsy Bird

"Reading children’s literature — even if they don’t have children — can keep adults connected to their childhood in a way that fosters empathy and understanding." Today I talk with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic about her latest picture book title HELLO, STAR.

Review of the Day: The End of Something Wonderful by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, ill. George Ermos

July 19, 2019 by Betsy Bird

I like a dead pet book with good practical advice, some honestly touching moments, and, yes, a bit of humor. A book like The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. Euphemisms and platitudes can take a hike. This book proves that there’s more than one way to funeral.

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