100 Scope Notes
April 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
What do Rashomon, knitting, and Richard Scarry's boat hooks have in common? You'll find them all in Tao Nyeu's incredibly clever, reversible latest.
April 17, 2024 by Betsy Bird
With today's Q&A, I hope you're looking for a discussion of tarot, roller derby, Buffy the Vampire slayer and a LOT more!
April 16, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A deep dive into a paean to mangos and all they can mean to folks. Bonus: Three mango facts I guarantee you've never heard before.
April 11, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"You can cut everything except the feeling." Nicholas Day is here to discuss the process of writing nonfiction for kids, using the youngest of formats.
April 10, 2024 by Betsy Bird
The award winning author has a new book on the horizon and we're getting the info early. It's a deep dive into libraries, Kalamazoo, writing by the seat of your pants, and more.
April 9, 2024 by Betsy Bird
The Newbery Honor-winning author joins us today to discuss writing in the voices of boys, verse novels and their challenges, and more.
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March 30, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"I may sound naive but I’m a strong believer that books can change the world." Author Raj Tawney joins us today to talk about representation and his new middle grade novel, out this fall.
March 27, 2024 by Betsy Bird
In a country where books can be banned if they show a bare butt, two nationally recognized sex educators have written two shame-free books on human bodies. We talk about them today.
March 26, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Called "a lyrical gem", "touching", "beautiful", and more by its three starred reviews, we discuss a new historical fiction picture book set during the Korean War.
March 21, 2024 by Betsy Bird
It is my distinct pleasure and privilege to talk with the great Kyo Maclear and Gracey Zhang about an upcoming book honoring the demae of Japan.
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