Oddly sweet, melancholic, and peaceful, this is poetry as remembrance as well as healing. It is also very much one of a kind.
Review of the Day: niños: Poems for the Lost Children of Chile by María José Ferrada, ill. María Elena Valdez
February 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Cover Reveal of Long Road to the Circus by Betsy Bird, ill. David Small
February 22, 2021 by 14 Comments
The cover reveal and the story behind the book. Where do authors get their ideas? Here’s one answer.
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Seven!
February 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sidesaddle, as a form of riding, is a bit peculiar. Considered a more “ladylike” way of riding, watching it in action can be a bit terrifying. Here, I’ll show you what I mean.
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Six!
February 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Generally speaking, if you want to ride a homicidal ostrich, you need to take some precautions. And what could be simpler than this method?
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Five!
February 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Many of the images I shared with you this week had a lot of flash and pizzazz. Today’s is quieter.
Review of the Day: Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The publisher sold this book to me as Doll Bones with a trans narrative and maybe that’s the best description you should hope for. Smart. Original. Necessary. Thank god we have this book now.
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Four!
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Today’s picture depicts the scene where the Madame is showing Gaucho who is in charge. Because even a tall ball of feathers knows when he’s beat.
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Three!
February 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
“Horses may have souls, but ostriches? They do not. No more than giant chickens would.” Gaucho takes center stage again as I continue to count down to my final cover reveal!
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day Two!
February 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Today, I’d like you to meet one of the heroes of my book. Many of the characters in it are based on real people. And, in one case, a real bird. An ostrich, to be precise, so ornery that he made dinosaurs look peaceful in comparison.
Long Road to the Circus (by Betsy Bird) 7-Day Cover Reveal: Day One!
February 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
Why do a single cover reveal when you can lead up to it for a week? Starting today I’m revealing interior spot art for my novel Long Road to the Circus, illustrated by David Small.
Review of the Day: 13 Ways to Eat a Fly by Sue Heavenrich, ill. David Clark
February 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Funny and gross, this book is an honestly inventive way of spelling out how the simultaneously disgusting and delicious (eh?) fly is an integral part in not only the food chain but also the world as we currently know it.
Review of the Day: Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña, ill. Christian Robinson
February 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Read this book to a child when you yourself need to remember that the world is full of horrible, wonderful, complicated people and that there are millions of their stories out there just waiting to be learned.
Review of the Day: Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz, ill. Julia Iredale
January 27, 2021 by
This is a book positioned to impress, that then sneaks over and steals your heart. Hermes would be proud.
Review of the Day: Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, ill. Stephanie Yue
January 21, 2021 by
Created by the crackerjack team of Venable and Yue, this daring duo introduces the world to small, furry New York City superheroes and the catsitter that gets caught up in the action.
Newbery/Caldecott 2021: Final Prediction Edition
January 20, 2021 by
The Newbery and Caldecott Awards are almost upon us. What will win? It’s the final prediction edition!
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