Publisher Spotlight (Fall-Winter 2026): Floris Books, Gecko Press, Helvetiq, & Kube Publishing
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Review of the Day: The Ribbon by Tessa Blackham
Practically wordless, this author/illustrator debut title manages to capture the beauty, pathos, and sheer wonder of ballet while, at the same time, touching on the joys and anxiety of performance AND pulling off some visual acrobatics in the art.
If Margaret Wise Brown Gets a Movie, Why Not Others? A Suggested List for Cinematic Splendor
The life of Margaret Wise Brown is now slated to hit the big screen. I suggest other children's books creators worthy of such adaptations (and I even include some casting choices as well).
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Review of the Day: The Ribbon by Tessa Blackham
Practically wordless, this author/illustrator debut title manages to capture the beauty, pathos, and sheer wonder of ballet while, at the same time, touching on the joys and anxiety of performance AND pulling off some visual acrobatics in the art.
Review of the Day: Watermelon Pool by Bonsoir Lune
Utterly silly, kid-friendly, and downright delightful, this is precisely the kind of title to restore anyone’s faith in the state of modern picture book publishing today.
Review of the Day: Twelve Daring Grays by Nora Nickum, ill. Elly MacKay
Illustrator Elly MacKay’s incredible cut paper artistry and Nora Nickum’s smart text highlight the risk, the bravery, and the ingenuity of massive creatures facing a difficult world.
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Boop! It’s a (Five Starred) Skeleton and Cat Q&A with Author/Illustrator Brandon James Scott
Consider it Halloween in July! Today we sit down with Brandon James Scott, creator of the FIVE starred title THE SKELETON AND THE CAT to get at the heart of this incredible friendship tale.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, ill. Kevin Hawkes
Today Kate and I plumb the depths of this sweet tale of feline bibliographic appreciation. Let us see how this mane event has aged.
Halloween in July! A Guest Post by Jen Anyong
My sister may be the one obsessed with Halloween, but I'm not above enjoying the occasional ghost and ghoul in the summertime months. With that in mind, today we host author Jennifer Anyong and her guest post on classroom connections:
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“Born to brood. Forced to sparkle.” It’s a Goth Unicorn Cover Reveal and Q&A with Ashley Spires
Normally we do not pair the terms "Goth Unicorn" and "autobiographical" in the same sentence, but these are heady times. A dive into an upcoming graphic novel.
Creating the “Third Artist”: A Styx and Stones Q&A with Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge
Meet "two carpenters who knew which end of the hammer to use." In other words, a writing duo that is happy to discuss their latest work, built together in tandem.
Nosy Crow Publisher Preview (Fall 2026)
More new books! More, I say! Let's see what Nosy Crow has on offer. Time to dive in!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Andy and the Lion by James Daugherty
We were on high alert on today's podcast episode with this 1938 release. A deep dive into a book that has lasted far longer than most of its contemporaries to date.
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Betsy Bird on If Margaret Wise Brown Gets a Movie, Why Not Others? A Suggested List for Cinematic Splendor
"Aww. I didn't know. Hmmm... Okay, he's more of a Broadway actor but let's cast Andre DeShields instead. ..."
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Betsy Bird on If Margaret Wise Brown Gets a Movie, Why Not Others? A Suggested List for Cinematic Splendor
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