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Cover Reveal and Q&A: Dusti Bowling’s Latest – The Beat I Drum (Apr 2025)
The latest title in the Aven Green universe (The "Greeniverse"?) tackles Tourette's Syndrome and so much more. We reveal the cover and discuss the book with the author.
Mac Barnett Sleighs
I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but we are friggin' talking about Santa today. Sleigh.
Power to the Parasites… Power to the Parasites, Right On (Right On!) It’s a Chelsea L. Wood Interview
If you want to have a good time, invite a parasitologist onto your site. Chelsea Wood astounds and entrances, not simply in her new book, but in this interview as well (come for the tapeworms, stay for the lice video).
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
"I'm thinking this rabbit is friggin' JACKED!" Were truer words ever said of a Caldecott Award winner? We think not.
The Scourge of Upside Down Knitting Needles: 2024 Edition
What's the stupidest hill you would die on? For me, there can be no question. It's upside down knitting needles in children's book illustrations, of course! Join me as I praise and kvetch.
And, Too, the Fox: A Cover Reveal and Conversation with US Poet Laureate, Ada Limón
Today we talk with Ada Limón about her upcoming January release and reveal it cover while we're at it. We talk stichics and foxes.
Review of the Day: Kwame Crashes the Underworld by Craig Kofi Farmer
You want a plot that’s tight? World-building that manages to be both comprehensible and succinct? And heart too, right? You want to actually feel something as a result of the hero’s journey? Welp, here you go.
Winter Light: An Aaron Becker Interview and Video Trailer Reveal!
Today, we are premiering Aaron's book trailer for his upcoming board book Winter Light. Before we do, however, I felt inclined to hear from the man himself about why exactly, precisely, minutely, he likes board books as much as he does.
Further Predictions! Everything That ISN’T Newbery/Caldecott 2025
Take your mind off of politics with this utter ridiculous prediction post zeroing in on the potential ALA Youth Media Award winners.
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