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Faced with a Parenting Dilemma? Write a Book About It! Jacob Grant Comes By to Talk About NO FAIR
It's the cry of every toddler. The call of indignation that demands justice in a cold cruel world. We're talking fairness with Jacob Grant today and why it makes for perfect picture book plots.
Newbery / Caldecott 2024: Spring Prediction Edition
It's that time again! Want to know what has a chance at winning the Newbery and Caldecott in January 2024? Let this early list be your guide on what to read in the future.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Gerald McBoing Boing by Dr. Seuss
It's considered a classic by animation fans, but does the book hold up? We explain why this translation from film to page missed quite a few steps along the way.
Review of the Day – Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves by Sally M. Walker, ill. Angela McKay
Quietly engrossing, this is an appreciation for both subject and form, all wrapped up together. Hug a tree, or write a poem, or just do both.
Announcing the 2023 Winners of the Annual Blueberry Literary Award!
Is it not strange, that in an era of climate change and environmental extremes there is not quite yet a nationally recognized children’s book award for titles celebrating the natural world and what we humans can do to support an appreciate it? Well, here in Evanston, Illinois we aim to change all of that. Announcing […]
Announcing the 2022 Winners of the Annual Blueberry Literary Award!
Is it not strange, that in an era of climate change and environmental extremes there is not quite yet a nationally recognized children’s book award for titles celebrating the natural world and what we humans can do to support and appreciate it? Well, here in Evanston, Illinois we aim to change all of that. Announcing […]
Creating a Collective Black Ancestry: Researcher Kimberly Annece Henderson Discusses Dear Yesteryear
"Trees have roots, and we each come from a long line of people who play a role in our unique life story." A deep dive into photography, history, and honoring those who came before.
Bonds and Books: An Interview with Megan Dowd Lambert About Building Connections Through Family Reading
"I hope parents and other caregivers will see themselves in the day-to-day effort to bond with their children through books." Megan Dowd Lambert discusses her latest title and all the good it can do.
Cover Reveal: This Book Is Banned – The Latest from Raj Haldar (With a Helpful Q&A for Spice)
"I hadn’t really thought about it specifically, but I guess by the time I was in middle school, I already had the formative understanding of censorship as a political tool to suppress different points of view."
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