The Yarn
April 30, 2014 by Betsy Bird
Well folks, we do this about once a year and so far it’s been nothing but delightful. Now we ratchet it up a notch. It’s a fan art challenge and one I hope you’ll enjoy. As you may recall, in the past I’ve offered two odd little projects. First there was the Re-Seussify Seuss Challenge. […]
April 29, 2014 by Betsy Bird
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Van Akin (646) 307-5210 | Mary.VanAkin@macmillan.com Czech Center New York Presents Exhibition of the Work of Acclaimed Artist, Illustrator, Author, and Filmmaker Peter Sís Peter Sís: Cartography of the Mind Peter Sís: Cartography of the Mind on View May 8 through September 2, 2014 Media Preview and Opening Reception Wednesday, May […]
April 28, 2014 by Betsy Bird
Morning, folks! I do believe my comments feature is busted at the moment, so please don’t be alarmed if you can’t get anything to go through. It’s frustrating for me as well. Feels like an echo chamber in here. Hm. Well, as you may have heard, A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy will […]
April 27, 2014 by Betsy Bird
Here we are in the glory of spring. With all the beauty just ah-popping outdoors, what better time to sequester ourselves inside to watch mad videos about children’s literature related affairs? So first and foremost, you may have seen me make mention of the fact that I had a podcasting-related Children’s Literary Salon last weekend. […]
April 26, 2014 by Betsy Bird
Remember back in January when I hosted the ALA Media Awards Pre-Game / Post-Game Show with my partner in crime Lori Ess? Well, the dynamic duo/gruesome twosome is back, baby! Thanks to the good people of Scholastic, Lori and I are tackling summer reading. Granted, we’re doing it in a typing/chat like setting and not […]
April 25, 2014 by Betsy Bird
The Most Magnificent Thing By Ashley Spires Kids Can Press $16.95 ISBN: 978-1-55453-704-4 Ages 3-7 On shelves now I was at a conference of math enthusiasts the other day to discuss kids and the state of math related children’s books. Not my usual scene but I was open to it. Despite what some might fear, […]
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April 24, 2014 by Betsy Bird
There is a certain element of mystery that accompanies each and every librarian preview here in New York City. When the larger publishers gather the librarians to their proverbial bosom, those same librarians walk in with just one question in your mind: How long is this going to take? If you’re lucky you’ll be out […]
April 23, 2014 by Betsy Bird
In terms of folks who share my birthday today, it’s a mixed bag. On the one hand I got Shakespeare. So . . . y’know. That’s nice. By the same token 4/23 was the reported date of the death of Cervantes. On the other hand, I share my birthday with President James Buchanan. Oog. But […]
April 22, 2014 by Betsy Bird
I don’t always blog the auctions I see online, but sometimes the cause is good and the timing is right. Recently the right good honorable LeUyen Pham emailed me about an auction of children’s book art that sounds, in a word, fan-freaking-tastic. Said she: Fellow illustrator and artist-who’s-work-i-totally-love CARSON ELLIS has put together an online […]
April 21, 2014 by Betsy Bird
The Glorkian Warrior Delivers a Pizza By James Kochalka First Second (an imprint of Roaring Brook) $17.99 ISBN: 978-1626721036 Ages 7-11 On shelves now James Kochalka has always had a penchant for the outright silly. If nothing else his Johnny Boo series of books have said as much. He’s not afraid to go for the […]
Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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