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Fuse #8 TV: Henry Clark & Reading (Too Much Into) Picture Books

Betsy continues her “Reading (Too Much Into) Picture Books” series with an intense look at P.D. Eastman’s GO, DOG, GO. Then she sits down with author Henry Clark to talk...

Comment | March 31, 2015, 7:51 am

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Fuse #8 TV: Kevin Sherry

Betsy’s “Reading (Too Much Into) Picture Books” series takes on Waldo and the nasty denizens that populate his books.. Then she sits down with author Kevin Sherry, author of the...

Comment | August 16, 2015, 11:03 am

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Fuse #8 TV: Geoff Rodkey

Betsy continues her “Reading (Too Much Into) Picture Books” series with proof that she has read the board book SUBWAY by Anastasia Suen one time too many. Then she sits...

Comment | May 24, 2015, 11:03 am

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Fuse #8 TV: Aaron Starmer & Reading (too much into) Picture Books

Betsy continues her “Reading (Too Much Into) Picture Books” series with an intense look at P.D. Eastman’s ARE YOU MY MOTHER? Then she sits down with author Aaron Starmer to...

Comment | May 9, 2015, 4:30 pm

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Where is the Diversity in Publishing? The 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey Results

Where is the Diversity in Publishing is a baseline survey to track what progress our industry shows over time in improving representation and inclusion.   Read more »

Comment | January 29, 2020, 6:00 am

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Newbery / Caldecott 2015: Final Prediction Edition

Elizabeth Bird gives her predictions for the 2015 Caldecott winners. I’ve gauged the wind. Asked the Magic 8 ball. Basically I’ve done everything in my power to not be to...

Comment | January 15, 2015, 6:19 pm

Let’s Go Hugo!! by Angela Dominguez – A Children’s Picture Book Review

...how to illustrate one. It is a classic plot-driven story set in Pareee of how a young bird learns to overcome it’s fear of flying and embrace it’s true nature...

2 comments | January 27, 2016, 9:40 am

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[email protected] Street LIVE STREAM 2017!

...OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES Rita Williams Garcia, GONE CRAZY IN ALABAMA Carmen Agra Deedy, THE ROOSTER WHO WOULD NOT BE QUIET Moderator: Elizabeth Bird, Librarian, Evanston Public Library 11:20 –...

5 comments | October 26, 2017, 8:15 am

KidLit Crafts & Activities to Celebrate Native Americans!

...about their family’s frybread in all waves of the modern Native American Renaissance. –wikiHow Buffalo Bird Girl – A Hidatsa Story Criss Cross & Memory Match PUZZLES, Word Searches, and...

Comment | November 28, 2022, 6:00 am

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StoryMakers with Philip Stead IN MY GARDEN

Watch Philip Stead's interview on KidLit TV! IN MY GARDEN: How did he create illustrations for this classic tale of a garden changing through the seasons?   Read more »

Comment | July 22, 2020, 8:00 am

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July is National Make a Difference for Children Month

For National Make a Difference for Children Month, what will YOU do to make a difference to one child, one teacher, one author, one school?   Read more »

Comment | July 6, 2021, 5:14 am

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Mocks Amuck

Elizabeth Bird has collected a large list of Mock Caldecott, Newberry and Siberts. Come take a peek and see if your top pick children’s book made the mock list. Each...

Comment | January 31, 2015, 5:53 pm

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Drawing with this guy: Episode 1

Author and Illustrator, James Burks, shares how to draw his Squirrel character from the graphic novel series Bird and Squirrel!

Comment | November 29, 2014, 5:00 pm

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Publisher Spotlight SPRING 2018 Showcase LIVE STREAM!

...V. and Claude K. Dubois Follow Finn by Peter Goes Andersen Press  The Stone Bird by Jenny McCartney and Patrick J. Benson The Weaver by Qian Shi Barefoot Books La...

27 comments | January 12, 2018, 8:45 pm

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SCBWI 16th Annual Winter Conference

...excellent opportunity to learn, get inspired and network with others in the children’s book industry. Meet top editors, authors, illustrators, and agents, but sign up now! Early-bird prices end December...

Comment | December 4, 2014, 6:30 pm

KidLit Arts and Crafts for the Fall Season!

...good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends. With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of autumn is captured beautifully on each...

Comment | October 10, 2022, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers: Chris Haughton

In this episode of StoryMakers Rocco interviews illustrator and author Chris Haughton about his four books. Young readers will love the beautiful collages!   Read more »

2 comments | December 10, 2016, 12:06 am

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Ready Set Draw! Chris Haughton

Take out your glue sticks and construction paper and get ready to make a collage with Chris Haughton in this episode of Ready Set Draw!   Read more »

1 comment | December 3, 2016, 6:00 am

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How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills

This sweet picture book starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird, is perfect for back-to-school! Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out...

Comment | October 25, 2015, 10:04 am

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Review of the Day: Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge

New York Public Library’s Youth Materials Collections Specialist, Elizabeth Bird, reviews Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge. Eleven-year-old Triss is not well. She knows this, but as with many illnesses she’s...

Comment | January 14, 2015, 5:40 pm