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Tag: unconventional children's books

March 9, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Books from Bologna: Titles that Will Never Ever Be Published in America

Many books published around the world never make it to America. And here's a list of titles that DEFINITELY never will, for different reasons.

December 17, 2022 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Unconventional Children’s Books

Today, we salute the creators and talents that went into making books that are just a little bit (or, in some cases, a LOT) different. And no, they're not all European (though, to be honest, quite a few are).

January 26, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Kat Hats by Daniel Pinkwater, ill. Aaron Renier

Today we consider a picture book that will convince you that while the state of the world may go up in flames shortly, at least the state of some contemporary and current picture books is just fine.

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Cover Reveal: Myra and the Drawing Drama by Rosemary Rivera, ill. Mario J. Menjivar

January 11, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Myra and the Drawing Drama will be on shelves September 22nd. Look for it then, if you want a picture book that doesn't blend nicely into the background like all the rest. Just make sure your jaw is tightly fastened to your head when you read it and doesn't go rolling under the futon like mine did.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Unconventional Children’s Books

December 15, 2021 by Betsy Bird

We're almost halfway through our 31 Days, 31 Lists series, and today things are getting weird! Prepare to enjoy some books that upset your expectations in all the best ways.

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