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    StoryMakers with Will Hillenbrand MIGHTY READER AND THE READING RIDDLE

    StoryMakers with Will Hillenbrand MIGHTY READER AND THE READING RIDDLE

    On StoryMakers, join Will Hillenbrand, author and illustrator of the MIGHTY READER picture book series, for a peek at the third... Read more »
    Comment | July 12, 2022, 7:00 am
      KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Yehudi Mercado

      KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Yehudi Mercado

      On this KidLit RADIO podcast, Rocco chats with illustrator Yehudi Mercado, creator of the middle-grade graphic novel, FUN FUN FUN WORLD, a story about a ragtag group of aliens who conquer the earth — or do they?   Read more »
      Comment | June 7, 2021, 7:00 am

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        StoryMakers with Zach Smith

        StoryMakers with Zach Smith

        About the Book DOLPHIN GIRL TROUBLE IN PIZZA PARADISE Dive into a hilarious new middle-grade graphic novel series as superhero-in-training Dolphin... Read more »
        3 comments | December 23, 2020, 7:00 am

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          StoryMakers with Hyewon Yum LION NEEDS A HAIRCUT

          StoryMakers with Hyewon Yum LION NEEDS A HAIRCUT

          We're heading to the barbershop in "Booklyn" with Hyewon Yum on this episode of StoryMakers! Join the author of LION NEEDS A HAIRCUT for a chat about why haircuts can be a bit scary when you are little and then get your styling groove on with Rocco and a super fun haircut printable.   Read more »
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            StoryMakers with Yehudi Mercado FUN FUN FUN WORLD

            StoryMakers with Yehudi Mercado FUN FUN FUN WORLD

            On StoryMakers, Rocco chats with illustrator Yehudi Mercado, creator of the middle-grade graphic novel, FUN FUN FUN WORLD, a story about... Read more »
            1 comment | April 29, 2020, 8:00 am

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              StoryMakers with Duncan Tonatiuh SOLDIER FOR EQUALITY

              StoryMakers with Duncan Tonatiuh SOLDIER FOR EQUALITY

              On this episode of StoryMakers, Rocco & award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh chat about Duncan’s unique illustration style which is inspired... Read more »
              Comment | September 3, 2019, 8:00 am
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              A Computer Called Katherine: Illustrator Interview

              A Computer Called Katherine: Illustrator Interview

              An exclusive inside A COMPUTER CALLED KATHERINE; an interview the illustrator Veronica Miller Jamison who shares STEAM resources and inspiration for BIPOC.   Read more »
              Comment | March 20, 2019, 7:00 am

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              🗳️Kids! Have your say! Bank Street Library’s Irma Black Award VOTING IS OPEN! Children are the final judges of this award for outstanding children’s book. Register & vote here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/irma-black-award/

              The Nominees:
              The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illus by Leo Espinosa (Penguin Random House)
              John’s Turn by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kate Berube (Candlewick Press)
              Bathe the Cat by Alice B McGinty; illustrated by David Roberts (Chronicle Books)
              The Best Kind of Mooncake by Pearl AuYeung (Page Street Kids)

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              From picture books celebrating feminism, to females in #STEM, and books in Spanish about women in history, head to the @kidlittv website (link in bio) for our round up of #kidlit shining a spotlight on strong, diverse women for #WomensHistoryMonth!

              #kidsbookswelove #womenshistorymonthbooks #kidsbookstagram #weneedmoredogs
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              Developed by the Children’s Book Committee (CBC), the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award honors the legacy of the late award-winning children’s book author and her brilliant contributions to the...
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              ✨NEW EPISODE!✨ Meet Janet Sumner Johnson, creator of THE RECESS GENIUS series, on #StoryMakers! Get a sneak peek at THE RECESS GENIUS 1: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, learn about idioms, & put your problem solving skills to use! 🍿Watch here: www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersJanetSumnerJohnson

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              This #womenshistorymonth #picturebook list is so good, we couldn’t resist reposting from @kidlitincolor!
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              We couldn’t list ALL of our favorites for ✨#womenshistorymonth✨
              but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

              📚Please share your favorite titles in the comments.
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              This #womenshistorymonth #picturebook list is so good, we couldn’t resist reposting from @kidlitincolor! 
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We couldn’t list ALL of our favorites for ✨#womenshistorymonth✨
but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

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