BIRD, Betsy

Betsy Bird looks at the state of children's nonfiction. In many ways, with nuanced and interesting topics, it is the "golden age of informational books for kids," she says. But it's also a time of unprecedented book banning—and that includes many nonfiction titles.

Understanding the racist roots of nursery rhymes can help librarians and early childhood educators decide what is appropriate to share with children—and what should be left behind.

Like or loathe these takes on the purveyors of information science, they’re memorable.

Crews discusses the research that went into her new picture book about the children’s author and literary legend.

Humor can be a salve for children exploring difficult issues, as authors exploring topics from cancer to climate collapse show.

Betsy Bird tours a 165,000-square-foot “Explor-a-Storium” featuring walk-in storybook experiences, from a real Great Green Room to a Last Stop on Market Street bus.

Betsy Bird reflects on the international publishing market via the Bologna Children's Book Fair. 

Betsy Bird reflects on the triumphs, scandals, and other notable moments in Newbery history in this downloadable illustrated time line. 

What goes into an exceptional book cover? Betsy Bird investigates.