The first in a series of posts about the Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s award winners, with thoughts on how they’d fare in the States.
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Prize Winners You May Wish to Know (1)
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Review of the Day: The Lock-Eater by Zack Loran Clark
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Lock-Eater is a marvelous example of how you may render old ideas new, if only you’ve the ability to combine smart, timely writing with the current zeitgeist. Our kids are lucky they get to tap into books like this. Let’s hope for more of the same.
The Bologna Breakdown: What Exactly Is the Bologna Children’s Book Fair?
March 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
Why would a children’s librarian want anything to do with an international rights fair? I break down what Bologna entails, in preparation of further posts this week.
Betsy Goes to Bologna: Now With Less Pregnancy
March 19, 2022 by 3 Comments
Eleven years ago I wrote an article for School Library Journal which ended up sporting the title Betsy Goes to Bologna: Why attend the world’s largest children’s book fair? In the piece I explained why this international rights fair is worth a trip, should you ever wish to plan a truly unique vacation. I was […]
Orange You Glad I’m Doing This Interview? Carrie Tillotson & Estrela Lourenco Talk Bananas
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The problem with the world today is that we don’t have enough picture books about spotlight-hungry bananas written by biostatisticians. And as luck would have it, such a book is coming out soon. I talk with its creators.
Fantasy Publishing Company Sequence: An Introduction to Bird Books Unlimited
March 16, 2022 by 3 Comments
Some folks fantasize about starting their own bookstore. Me? My fantasy is starting my own publishing company. Come check out what I’d do!
Meet the Newest Award in Town: The Blueberry!
March 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
Are you a fan of “kids’ books that inspire a love of nature & action for planet Earth” for children between the ages of 3-10? Then meet the newest award in town: The Blueberry!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Oh, Danny Boy! St. Patrick’s Day is nigh and I’m feeling pretty smug about the fact that I actually reserved a St. Patty’s Day title (sorta) weeks in advance. Spoiler Alert: She Kate loves it!
Keeping the Sun Up: A Clothilde Ewing Interview
March 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Clothilde Ewing joins us today for a discussion of the state of publishing today and her new book STELLA KEEPS THE SUN UP.
Review of the Day: Blue by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, ill. Daniel Minter
March 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“Maybe because blue has such a complicated history of pain, wealth, invention, and recovery, it’s become a symbol of possibility, as vast and deep as the bluest sea, and as wide open and high as the bluest sky.” I consider a truly gorgeous bit of picture book history in the magnificently written and illustrated BLUE.
Cover Reveal and Interview: The Lodge That Beaver Built by Randi Sonenshine, ill. Anne Hunter
March 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
If you know me then you know that I love beavers beavers beavers. Today I talk with the creators of THE LODGE THAT BEAVER BUILT to revel in our mutual love of these kooky critters.
Graphic Novel Alert! Catch the Wingbearer in This Marjorie Liu Interview
March 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
For 2022 I intend to read more graphic novels for kids, by gum. A good place to start? Well, there’s that WINGBEARER comic by Marjorie Liu. It just came out this month and has already started pulling in some stars.
It’s Over, Isn’t It? George O’Connor Interview and the Final Olympians Release
March 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After 12 years, George O’Connor concludes his epic series. Undeniably the best god-by-god accounting of Greek mythology in comics you’ll ever find, I sit down with him to discuss his latest and the series as a whole.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies by Pija Lindenbaum
March 7, 2022 by 11 Comments
Småpapporna galore! Today we take a look at a true cult classic. This Swedish import is all about alternative family units, desserts, and being both embarrassed by and worried for your parents.
Review of the Day: Telling Stories Wrong by Gianni Rodari, ill. Beatrice Alemagna, trans. Antony Shugaar
March 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
An ideal book for a grandparent to read to their own offspring’s offspring. Especially if that kid can’t stand it when grown-ups get facts wrong. Here’s one fact that isn’t wrong: This book is delightful. A win of an import.
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