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Sara Pennypacker's books always pack a punch, but her latest goes into previously uncharted territory. We talk with her and then get to see a Jon Klassen cover like you've never seen him before.
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The Junie B. Jones graphic novel captures the essence of the original books, while the artwork lifts up the prose with cheerful energy.
Books can show you a world where you belong, not just by yourself, but with a whole bunch of other people who understand you and care about you.
It's time for another preview of some of our most interesting small publishers. We've books from all around the world here today, each of them making their way to American bookshelves and libraries. Don't miss out!
It's time for another preview of some of our most interesting small publishers. We've books from all around the world here today, each of them making their way to American bookshelves and libraries. Don't miss out!
We're starting the week with an announcement and preview of 101 Dalmations: Lucky's Guard, an early-reader graphic novel coming from Papercutz in September.
Let's check out 49 great recent releases from Penguin Young Readers!
The authors join us to talk about their experience writing THE COOKIE CRUMBLES and THEIR JUST DESSERTS together.
A cult classic picture book with a distinctly 1993 bent is the focus of our discussion today. How has Mr. Lunch aged in the intervening 32 years? We aim to find out.
COLBY: I had an amazing time chatting with Pablo Cartaya about his latest book, and instant New York Times Bestseller, ‘A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation’. We talked about the new book, fatherhood, and a whole lot more! Check out the episode below! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher […]
It’s May! Summer Reading is almost upon us, the birds are chirping (probably), and some of our brains need some shuteye. I wasn’t sure who that last one could possibly be referring to other than the fact that between running a book festival, working full time at the library, new family things on both ends […]
Five questions with Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of the May middle grade book THE GIRL IN THE WALLS.
This sponsored post spotlights five all-access titles on the Sora app.
Author Amaka Egbe joins us to talk about her new book RUN LIKE A GIRL.
Maine is where Robert McCloskey plied his trade. It's where Miss Rumphius planted all those lupines. And it's where we head today for chowder, thick sweaters, and the occasional Whoopie Pie.
Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through a tutorial on how to make button silhouette art
Here she was, my contemporary moving this historic institution into the future. I could well image the barriers she faced, and the vision she imagined.
In Kathleen Gros' latest, a small-town middle-schooler is expecting a boring summer, but it turns out to be the most eventful one of her life, thanks to some out-of-down visitors and a contentious local development issue.
The Burning Season is a riveting read that I highly recommend. I was so emotionally invested in the story that I got choked up toward the end.
My new middle grade novel, This Cookie Will Change Your Life, is a love letter to libraries, which is a funny thing to write, but it’s true.
I've updated my listing of children's literary statues available in the United States. Take a deep dive into characters old and new.
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