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Publisher Preview: Transit Editions (Winter 2025/26)
Though their list is small, their books are mighty. Transit specializes in small books that you wouldn't notice at all, were it not for their concentrated efforts. Take a gander at three they have coming up.
Unexpected Jolts of Children’s Literature
From Markus Zusak to Louis Sachar. From Bruno Munari to Janice N. Harrington. The overlap between adult books and children's books becomes evident as I celebrate new titles for adults by writers for kids.
Here Is an Interview: A Talk with Elisha Cooper About Here Is a Book
"Here are paintbrushes and wastebaskets and thought." Elisha Cooper talks structure, color, rhythm, and love, as how they pertain to his latest book.
Review of the Day: The Black Mambas by Kelly Crull
This book? It’s a wonder. A joy. A small pinpoint of light in the darkness that is 2025. If you are in need of something that takes your faith in humanity and gives it a jolt to the gills, that would be this title.
Book Giveaway: Foundling by D.M. Cornish
It's giveaway time! A free book of one of the best series I know.
Publisher Preview: Nosy Crow (Fall/Winter 2025)
A whole new preview! I'm so excited! While I have included Nosy Crow in the past in smaller quantities in my Publisher Spotlight previews, today they're getting the stage aaaaaall to themselves.
A Brand New Substack (and Some Thoughts on Picture Books Without Plot Or Conflict)
What are some successful picture books that do not rely on a plot or conflict? Sign up for my new Substack account to get regular updates on my content, and then answer this question for yourself.
A Monster Blood Tattoo Return! The Ultimate High-Fantasy Middle Grade Series Comes Back to the States and I Interview Creator D.M. Cornish
Things are afoot! I get to interview one of my favorite authors about a series so jaw-droppingly good that it's the cult classic your kids WISH they knew about. High fantasy? You don't know the half of it.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Martha by Gennady Spirin
Kirkus declared today's book to be one of the Best Picture Books of the 21st Century (So Far) but neither Kate nor myself had ever read it. We correct that error today!
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