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October 31, 2012 by Betsy Bird
Howdy, folks. As you may have heard a hurricane recently decided to take an extreme weather-sized bite out of the Big Apple. Because I live in a blessed bit of high ground in Harlem, my family and I are safe and sound with ample food, electricity, and internet. Many are not as lucky. I’ll resume […]
October 29, 2012 by Betsy Bird
For the final prediction edition of the 2013 Newbery/Caldecott Awards be sure to see my latest post here. A little late but still got it out before the end of October and the imminent arrival of Frankenstorm. I spent a goodly part of yesterday preparing for the hurricane by baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Now […]
October 28, 2012 by Betsy Bird
See now, this is what I get for waiting when I see a good video. I’ve been doing my Video Sundays a little less frequently since I like to do them when the content is primo. The flipside is that sometimes I get scooped. Such is the case with today’s video. It is a delight […]
October 25, 2012 by Betsy Bird
You folks have been awfully good about my recent shoddy blogging, so I tip my hat in your general direction. Jules of 7-Imp and I are putting the final touches on our book for Candlewick editing-wise and, as you might imagine, it eats up large swaths of time like an irate and hungry badger. There […]
October 24, 2012 by Betsy Bird
I am serious as death when I state that if you see no other Children’s Literary Salon at NYPL, see this one: The Children’s Literary Salon is pleased to announce our next event this Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 p.m. Children’s Literary Salon Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss: How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged […]
October 22, 2012 by Betsy Bird
Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters By K.G. Campbell Kids Can Press $16.95 ISBN: 978-1-55453-770-9 Ages 4-8 On shelves now When writing a picture book it can sometimes be a good idea to take a universal childhood annoyance and then build upon it in a satisfyingly ridiculous manner. And kids, let’s face it, are often annoyed. They have […]
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October 20, 2012 by Betsy Bird
More stuff I’m up to. This time, it’s all about the Aiken: 610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025 www.bankstreetbooks.com For Immediate Release CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE AND THE LIFE AND WORK OF AUTHOR JOAN AIKEN October 15, 2012, New York City–Lizza Aiken will appear at Bank Street […]
October 19, 2012 by Betsy Bird
Because it’s never too early to start with the drooling. Knowing as I do that I should probably be working on my third Newbery/Caldecott prediction list, I’m temporary eschewing that bit of fun to mention some of the titles that I am both seeing and hoping to see in the coming 2013 season. There’s a […]
October 18, 2012 by Betsy Bird
I moderate a fair number of panels in a given year, but I really think this one looks like one of the best. It’s coming to you via the New York Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association, Inc. Observe and sign up to attend here: The Making of a Young Adult Bestseller: From Acquisition […]
October 17, 2012 by Betsy Bird
In brief – I was a matron of honor at my sister’s wedding and then, after I returned to New York, I met J.K. Rowling. You want proof? Fuzzy lady with brown hair on the left is me. Fuzzy lady with the blond hair on the right is Ms. Rowling. And so you may have […]
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