The cover reveal and the story behind the book. Where do authors get their ideas? Here’s one answer.
The Cover Reveal of Long Road to the Circus by Betsy Bird, ill. David Small
February 22, 2021 by 14 Comments
Happy Book Birthday, Great Santa Stakeout!
September 3, 2019 by
Folks, I like self-promotion just about as much as I like yanking hanks of hair out of my head. But look, I can promote a book a lot better when I have someone as magnificent as Dan Santat in my corner. Today, I am pleased as punch to announce the publication of my brand spanking new picture book THE GREAT SANTA STAKEOUT! Is it too early for Christmas?
One Betsy Bird + One Dan Santat = The Great Santa Stakeout Cover Reveal/Greatest Interview of All Time*
January 30, 2019 by
What do you get when you combine a Bird with a Santat? You get a cover reveal of their very first picture book together, that’s what! And what the heck. We’ll throw in an interview with lots of funny photos as well, just for kicks.
I’m So Vain, I Probably Think This Book Is About Me
July 26, 2016 by
Today we’re going to talk about what happens when your name is so common, it shows up in children’s books willy-nilly without actually having anything to do with YOU. Which is to say, me. I took my name willingly. No parent in their right mind should name a child “Betsy Bird” after all. When I […]
Review of the Day: Giant Dance Party by Betsy Bird
April 23, 2013 by
Giant Dance Party By Betsy Bird Illustrated By Brandon Dorman Greenwillow (an imprint of Harper Collins) $17.99 ISBN: 978-0061960833 Ages 3-7 On shelves now. Gotcha! I’m just messing with you. No, I’m not going to actually review my book here. I’m not going to wax rhapsodic over the hidden meanings lurking behind the mysterious cupcake […]
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