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Jess Hannigan visits The Yarn podcast!
When you work to preserve the work of great children's books of the past, so much goes into those efforts. A look at the work of the Kerlan Collection and their many exhibits.
Powerful, affecting, and ultimately hopeful. Just beautiful.
Why is so little short fiction for older readers published in America today? We talk with two middle grade expert authors on the topic and get some insights into why that might be.
The Tri-Interview Spectacular! Winkler! Oliver! Santat! It’s a Detective Duck Interview Extravaganza
Interviewing three people at once? It's a challenge but, by gum, not an impossibility! Watch! Amaze! Admire! As I talk with the creators of the Detective Duck series at once!
DC has announced six graphic novels and a box set for publication in Fall 2025.
Undeniably one of the weirdest and best books I've read in my lifetime of reading.
Checking in on potential Newbery/Caldecott contenders on Goodreads.
Caldecott Honor artist Cindy Derby joins us today to discuss her latest title, her process, the empowerment of creativity, and small bugs in blue berets.
Are you ready to repair the world or maybe just improve it and make it right? Ruth Spiro drops by to talk about her latest, as well as the concept of tikkun olam in today's society.
Beatrix Potter meets Brian Floca in this latest title from the extraordinary Torben Kuhlman. I premiere his latest book cover in this one-of-a-kind reveal.
Beatrix Potter meets Brian Floca in this latest title from the extraordinary Torben Kuhlman. I premiere his latest book cover in this one-of-a-kind reveal.
The National Book Award finalists have been announced!
Chris Raschka joins us today to talk about his latest middle grade novel, process, writing, editing, cactuses, and more!
Ruth Chan talks about her graphic novel memoir, UPROOTED
What does cold fish have to do with picky eating? We're talking with Jacob Grant today about his latest title and an ode to adventurous palates!
I have a brand new picture book out in 2025 so let's talk about it with the artist and editor! We discuss "High Detail Chaos", sneaky weasels, and so much more!
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
"I want to obsess others, too." We're talking narwhals today with the incredible Candace Fleming about her latest picture book title.
Two creators speak to us today about the sequel to the double winning Pura Belpre Honor title Papa's Magical Water Clock. Are you ready for a plant dance party?!
Christopher Sebela and Dave Stoll's story of a group of Deaf and hard of hearing teens pulling off a daring heist is being retooled as a YA graphic novel.
"...there's something very powerful about images of a young black boy navigating his mental health struggles and coming out victorious on the other side." Tony Weaver discusses is latest comic.
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Out today, Debbie Ridpath Ohi, the maven of BlueSky, gives us a deep dive into her latest picture book. One that I think we can all appreciate.
Today the illustrious Kate Messner reveals the cover of her latest middle grade and talks with us about hiking, verse vs. prose, and why she's a dog person without a dog.
Earnest, funny, and evocative? Say those words together and you might be discussing the graphic novel memoir debut from picture book creator Ruth Chan. We discuss this changeover.
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Filled with plenty of action, this look at feelings, strengths, found family, and friendship is a satisfyingly creepy fantastical story full of heart.
It's been ten years since the release of THE RIGHT WORD: ROGET AND HIS THESAURUS and we figured we'd have a chat with its creators about its creation and legacy.
While driving home from a book event a couple weeks back, I turned on the recorder and talked about how THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW came to be.
Lisa Fipps returns to talk about her latest book And Then, Boom!
Think of every awful disaster that could befall a middle schooler on picture day, and it happens to poor Andrew.
"To love palindromes is to be okay with a little bit of wiggliness when it comes to sense." Settle in for discussions of Borges, Calvino, and Legend of Zelda in our talk with Newbery Honor winner Daniel Nayeri on his latest.
The digital manga platform Azuki announced at AnimeNYC that two of its series will be published in print by Graphix.
Picture, if you will, a book with a lovely story and fun illustrations that is also packed to the gills with small jokes. Hundreds and hundreds of them. Today I talk with The Dictionary Story's creators about what that entails.
From viral poem to picture book, we talk today with the creators of an upcoming book that was inspired by the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Today we have not a single cover reveal but three at once!
"I wanted to celebrate this essential work, and more, as a Latina, I wanted to honor work that, in this country, is mostly done mostly by Black and brown women, just like Señora Mimí." Meg Medina discusses her latest title.
We've got the scoop on Skybound Comet's upcoming YA graphic novel lineup: The conclusion of Tillie Walden's Clementine, a story about a kaiju-fighting family, and a graphic novel about pizza magic.
Colby talked with Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko (Al Capone Does My Shirts) on The Yarn podcast this week.
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
How do you make a graphic novel into an audiobook? We talk with a producer and creator to get the lowdown on this incredible collaboration.
It may be the most peculiar early chapter book out for kids this fall season (and the best!). I talk with the author of The Knife of Never Letting Go about his latest, rather silly, book.
A picture book trio inspired by everything from True Grit to The Sisters Brothers to The Outlaw?. An intricate and inviting discussion of a one-of-a-kind series.
The best interview with the best guy about the best book. I'm crazy about I'm Sorry You Got Mad (out in August). Now you get to find out why.
Today we have an exclusive first look at the cover of the latest Melowy collection.
Aliens, Aliens, and More Aliens: An Extraterrestrial Zoo Cover Reveal and Q&A with Samantha van Leer
A delightful talk with Samantha van Leer full of aliens, dogs that act like aliens, science fiction for kids, and more.
Empathy is good; action kindled by empathy is vital.
What’s clear to me as an author is that it’s critical we talk with our young people about the many facets of social media use, even if those conversations are at times uncomfortable.
Meet what is already one of my favorite GNs of 2025! We talk about Husted's research process, tiny scale models, and some beautiful images of Florence and the art there.
Debut creator Cherry Mo takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new in this vibrant take on a tale as old as lunchtime.
Udon Entertainment announces the Manga Biographies line, beginning with the life of Charles M. Schulz.
It may not come out until April 2025 but we're doing a deep dive into an upcoming book, chock full of pigeon research and a celebration of differences (but not in a cheesy way).
A deep dive with an artist that knows a thing or two about what happens when a child moves to a new place without knowing the language there.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Two titans of comics are teaming up for a new book.
Amy Hest and Erin E. Stead talk up their latest title and how they're "still on the kids' side" when it comes to creating their books.
Elisha Cooper joins us to day to talk about baby goats, grouchiness, occasional rants, the beauty of a successful picture book, and so much more.
Over on The Yarn podcast, Colby talks with author Abby Cooper about her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.
Just in time for Juneteenth we discuss a work of historical fiction with its author and get the inside scoop on her influences, upcoming titles, and more!
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Happy Father's Day! We're highlighting my favorite daddy book of 2024 and talking about it (though I do get a little distracted by these creators' killer headshots).
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
"...all joy, genius, and play." Not a bad way of describing today's book and interview with its author, the illustrious Lulu Miller.
Author Nora Dåsnes talks about writing difficult books for middle grade readers and how the best cure for climate anxiety is climate action
It's time for rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner!
Nyasha Williams is on hand to discuss Hoodoo, daily rituals, and a keen watermelon and orange salad.
The first volume of Digital Lizards of Doom has been adopted for classroom use by the San Diego schools, and the second volume is coming out soon!
Meet the charmer of the season. A picture book influenced by both animation and silent films, and that puts those wet, miserable walks in context.
A pediatric cardiologist in the Bronx writes three young adult novels then pens a thoroughly touching tale of a girl and her grandfather. Learn more about this story and its origins.
A graphic memoir and fantasy tales are on the table for 2026.
A Newbery panel you won't want to miss at ALA Annual in San Diego.
Centering dignity and equity, authors strive to normalize the topic of menstruation and show how different people experience it.
Vol. 3 of the illustrated fantasy novel series Children of the Phoenix is coming in December, and it will be the darkest one yet.
A star studded anthology brings us stories of kids with tiny superpowers. Today, we talk with the book's creators to find out what makes this title tick.
In first grade, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow was the only non-white kid in her first grade class. Her response? Write a truly stunning and lovely picture book about it as an adult. We discuss all.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Talking today about what it takes to make a great food-related picture book readaloud. We discuss pasta, Bee-bim Bop, and more! Warning: This Q&A may make you hungry.
Talking today about what it takes to make a great food-related picture book readaloud. We discuss pasta, Bee-bim Bop, and more! Warning: This Q&A may make you hungry.
Danielle Sachdeva, Associate Professor of Literacy and Elementary Education, University of North Georgia and Patricia Newman, Sibert Honor author and Environmentalist, discuss middle grade books about the ocean for World Ocean Day
For readers feeling their own haze all around them, Mackenzie's story will show that complicated realities will always be better than empty fictions.
Today we talk with a man who slowly, methodically, carefully, and with great love, churns out some of the smartest books for kids today.
Checking in on the 2025 Mock Newbery and Caldecott lists on Goodreads.
Cape Verdean books for kids may be rare in America, but there's at least one author out there working to fill the gaps. Today we talk with Janet Costa Bates about her latest early chapter series.
What do The Joy Luck Club and Holes have in common? Both inspired Nedda Lewers' newest MG Egyptian-American inspired fantasy series for kids!
"Ryan is a young alligator, not the buddha." Bob Shea is our guest today and he's talking up the sequel to his highly beloved Chez Bob.
Have you missed hearing the voice of the ineffable Christopher Paul Curtis recently? Then read his incredible essay-response to my interview questions and bask in his words once more.
As an author, how do I approach the potential for pain in the lines I write? How, as a reader, do we make these mostly well-intended but sometimes trivial-feeling statements actually hold meaning for us?
Big news for Svetlana Chmakova fans: JY will publish the second volume of The Weirn Books in October 2024.
Iran's first superstar, Googoosh, at last gets her first picture book biography and I'm on hand to interview author/artist Azadeh Westergaard about what writing such a book entails.
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
"A country needs ideas from everywhere, just like mushroom rhizomes help the forest to grow. Below the surface." Today we celebrate the life of a great artist, now gone.
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
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