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Publisher Preview: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (Fall 2025)
Another array of beautiful titles from this small Michigan publisher. Imports and homegrown books that are sure to entice kids everywhere (if you take a close look at them).
Happy Juneteeth! Celebrate in Style with SO MANY YEARS and a Discussion with Anne Wynter and Jerome Pumphrey
What is the best Juneteenth picture book ever made? Today we discuss a serious contender with both the author and illustrator. What better way to celebrate the day?
Throw Wide Those Cemetary Gates: Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio Discuss The Invisible Parade
Any interest in a picture book described by its illustrator as "Wizard of Oz set in a graveyard"? I talk with the creators about a book with the sweetest Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse you ever did encounter.
Throw Wide Those Cemetery Gates: Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio Discuss The Invisible Parade
Any interest in a picture book described by its illustrator as "Wizard of Oz set in a graveyard"? I talk with the creators about a book with the sweetest Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse you ever did encounter.
2026 Newbery/Caldecott Summer Prediction Edition
Prediction posts, while rarely accurate, often just give a sense of what's particularly good in publishing these days. Today's post is no exception.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, ill. David Diaz
Notorious not because of the content but because of one of the creators, we address a book about violence in L.A. We chose it because of its illustrator, but now L.A. is in the news. We had no idea.
How To Say Goodbye in Cuban: Excerpt Reveal PLUS Q&A with Daniel Miyares
Out in September 2025, Daniel Miyares brings a glorious, hand-painted graphic novel to the middle grade market. Today I get to excerpt sections of it and talk to him about its origins.
Door’s Open! A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Mel Rosenberg on Emily Saw a Door
Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication.
Clue Meets Knives Out: A Tontine Caper Interview with Dianne Salerni
Its publisher calls it "Clue meets Knives Out for the younger set" which isn't too far off. I talk with Dianne Salerni about writing mysteries and why you should never bury a treasure with a group of friends.
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