Elizabeth Bird

An ideal book for a grandparent to read to their own offspring’s offspring. Especially if that kid can’t stand it when grown-ups get facts wrong. Here’s one fact that isn’t wrong: This book is delightful. A win of an import.

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When mental illness feels so larger-than-life to you, realism is not enough. I talk with Bree Barton about her highly lauded middle grade novel and her own personal journey with depression.

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We're citing bell hooks, earning queer representation in middle grade novels, and anthologies that center Black boys as magicians. There's a lot to talk about when we discuss CAMERON BATTLE with Jamar J. Perry today.

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Massive Chicago love, allusions to an Afro-latina grim reaper, and dancing girls abound in today's interview with Julian Randall about PILAR RAMIREZ AND THE ESCAPE FROM ZAFA. Would you have it any other way?

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"He is a grown man jealous of a D-O-G." Peggy Rathmann giveth again to us today with the irrepressible Officer Buckle and the adorable Gloria.

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Utterly carefree and ridiculous, this is a book that never takes itself too seriously. Which, naturally, means that I’m about to.

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Turns out, Christopher Denise is just as charming as his newest picture book KNIGHT OWL. Don't believe me? Check out this interview we conducted to celebrate its release!

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Apparently I just like talking with Hena Khan. I'm up to my old tricks again as we discuss her latest book ZARA'S RULES FOR RECORD-BREAKING FUN. Come see what we get up to!

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"...it’s a story I’ve lived, of being a kid and having this moment in your life where you are suspended in the air for maybe just a few hours, surrounded by a group of strangers, but your life is going to be completely different after." We're talking on the blog today with Lourdes Heuer about her latest picture book ON THIS AIRPLANE.

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