Good Comics for Kids
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.
March 20, 2024 by Betsy Bird
There are THREE Fan Brothers talking with us today about their latest project. We discuss science fiction, collaboration, disposability, and more.
March 19, 2024 by Betsy Bird
"Words! Words! Words! Endless possibilities!" I interview the thoroughly delightful Micha Archer about her latest Daniel book, her influences, and much much more.
March 12, 2024 by Betsy Bird
A Chinese folktale dating back to 500 B.C.E. tells the tale of two men in love, and Lee Wind is here to tell us more and reveal its beautiful cover.
March 7, 2024 by Betsy Bird
From the same team that brought you Library Lion comes a tale of spiders, pets, and willful misunderstandings, as I conduct a Q&A with the creators.
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March 6, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today, we're talking with Lynn Brunelle about poetry, the appeal of the gross and disgusting, and why she gets my 2024 Backmatter of the Year Award.
March 5, 2024 by Betsy Bird
These days great swaths of books fill our shelves, full of scintillating facts and jaw-dropping images. The book we're talking about today, I Am Gravity? Case in point.
February 27, 2024 by Betsy Bird
With a brand new book out in the States on March 19th, we talk with Philip Bunting about ants, nonfiction, comedy, and a whole lot more.
February 23, 2024 by Betsy Bird
In the first of our two-part series commemorating the anniversary of the War in Ukraine, we talk to Oleksandr Shatokhin about the impact of 2023's YELLOW BUTTERFLY.
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