Teen Librarian Toolbox
April 15, 2024 by Betsy Bird
My husband Matt Bird joins us for the very first time for one of the most obscure Dr. Seuss titles ever conceived. Like Candide? Then this is for you.
April 8, 2024 by Betsy Bird
April is National Autism Acceptance Month so we're examining a book that's been embraced by the autistic kid community as containing an identifiable character.
April 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird
For April Fool's Day, we select a picture book that got away with a LOT when it was first published back in 1973. Copulation, beheadings, see-through dresses, you name it! One of our favorite cult classic picture books.
March 25, 2024 by Betsy Bird
With it being spring and all, we decided to tackle our first Sarah Stewart title.
March 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
It's the Year of the Dragon so we tackle our first dragon-related text in quite a while. It's our first Jack Kent book. How has it fared since 1975?
March 11, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Why should this book have actually been called Oona MacCoul and Her Baby Man? For our St. Patrick's Day episode we dive deep into a fun Irish folktale and all that entails.
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March 4, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kate wants blood. I give her an ogre. But what's gross about this book has nothing to do with his eating habits.
February 26, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Skippyjon finally makes his debut on our podcast. Though popular when first released, we deep dive into the book's controversy and how well this title has and has not aged.
February 19, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Kate and I dip into some early award-winning Udry and Sendak. Why did Sendak win a Caldecott Honor for this title? We deign to find out.
February 12, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"And the entire book is just... yelling at him." With the 25th anniversary of No, David coming this year, we figured we'd revisit everyone's favorite pointy-toothed miscreant.
Teen Librarian Toolbox
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