KidLit TV | StoryMakers with Betsy Bird
In Part 1 of Rocco’s interview with über-librarian Betsy Bird, you’ll hear quite a few juicy stories from her new book Wild Things: Acts of Mischief in Children’s Literature.
Betsy Bird is the New York Public Library’s Youth Materials Collections Specialist and has her very own spiffy blog on School Library Journal.
Be sure to check out Part 2 of StoryMakers with Betsy Bird on KidLit TV!
From Betsy Bird Books:
Wild Things: Acts of Mischief in Children’s Literature
by Betsy Bird, Julie Danielson, and Peter D. Sieruta
Did Laura Ingalls cross paths with a band of mass murderers? Why was a Garth Williams bunny tale dubbed “integrationist propaganda”? For adults who are curious about children’s books and their creators, here are the little-known stories behind the stories. A treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, new parent, or anyone wondering about the post-Harry Potter book biz, Wild Things! draws on the combined knowledge and research of three respected and popular librarian-bloggers. Told in affectionate and lively prose, with numerous never-before-collected anecdotes, this book chronicles some of the feuds and fights, errors and secret messages found in children’s books and brings contemporary illumination to the warm-and-fuzzy bunny world we think we know.
Get Wild Things: Acts of Mischief in Children’s Literature HERE!
Giant Dance Party
by Betsy Bird, Illustrated by Brandon Dorman
Giants can’t dance! Can they? When Lexy takes on the task of teaching a gaggle of giants to dance, well, you can expect one giant dance party. Of course it doesn’t start out that way. But as Lexy and her giants prove . . . where there is a will, there is a way. Where there is imagination, there is a way. Where there is perseverance, there is a way. Where there is friendship, there is a way! Absolutely anyone can dance. And everyone in this book does!
Children’s Literature Gems: Choosing and Using them in your Library Career
by Elizabeth Bird
Master the huge array of quality children’s books from the past and the present with this must-have resource from children’s librarian Elizabeth Bird. With her strong passion for children’s books and the profession, Bird will help you: build and manage your children’s collection; strike a balance between award winners and classics; arrange your space to best showcase and display books; review the basics of storytime, storytelling, and booktalking; and, add the 100 children’s books that belong in every library. “Children’s Literature Gems” is about managing and caring for a part of the library devoted to children who love good books and is a must for every children’s librarian – new or experienced!
Get Children’s Literature Gems: Choosing and Using
them in your Library Career HERE!
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Sounds like you found some fun stories. If the examples you gave that didn’t make it into the book are any indication, children’s book authors are a much wilder bunch than their book topics would suggest.
Saucy, is a term that could describe some of the tales from the book. Grab a glass of merlot and watch out for foxes!
What an amazing contribution to the world of children’s literature. Well done!
Betsy’s a gem! Children’s literature couldn’t have a better champion.
Can’t wait to read Betsy’s book!
You will love it, MrsB!
Been waiting with bated breathe for this episode – and it was as wonderful as expected. Can’t wait for Part 2! I am obsessed with Wild Things!
Isn’t ‘Wild Things’ entertaining?! I’m loving it!
I’m so glad to hear that. I could read it on repeat! Is that a thing? I’ll make it a thing. Get something new every time from Wild Things and the fabulous extras on the Wild Things website! (Waiting for Betsy and Julie to do an audio version; how awesome would that be? hint, hint…)
Ha! It’s a good thing. Betsy and Julie doing a reading – that’s an awesome idea–!!
:) Thanks!
Would love to hear Julie Danielson on the show and hear her juicy stories :)
I like your suggestion! Thank you Eti.
Thanks so much, Julie! Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication – I love this community!
Eti, that makes me feel great! So good to hear.
Love the book! About to start my second reading of it. Great interview, she’s fun isn’t she?! And looking forward to part 2!!
Hi Christine! You will LOVE the book – so many surprises!
CUTE pic! You will love her next interview. It posts on Wednesday!
Oops! That wasn’t supposed to happen! I was just adding my profile photo. I’ll be sure to watch part two!
Love this book! About to start my second reading of it. Great interview (she’s fun, isn’t she?!) and looking forward to part two!!
Wait until you see part 2! So FUNNY!
Great interview, thanks, KidLit TV!
Thanks Elaine! Betsy is a joy to interview!
Betsy is a joy to work with! So glad you liked the interview.
Love you Betsy! Wonderful interview! I can hardly wait for part 2.