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The Best Book He’s Ever Written? Dan Gutman Talks The Picasso Curse
So Dan writes me the other day, and he tells me that he has this new book called The Picasso Curse out September 2nd and, "I think it’s the best thing I ever wrote." And if you're an intrepid reporter like me? That's a scoop.
Unexpected Jolts of Children’s Literature
While normally this feature looks at adult books about children's literature, today we're featuring children's authors that also write books for adults. Just watch out for the pen names!
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse, ill. Jon J. Muth
Today's book features everything from "drooping lupines" to a "hot rump of a melon." In the heat of summer we consider how well this Hesse/Muth combo has aged and how it would fare if published today.
Dan Santat Has a New Graphic Novel Series! We Have the Cover Here Today! And a Q&A! Can You Tell I’m Excited?!?!
"After publishing A First Time for Everything I’ll admit I was a little burned out and wanted to shift back into doing something silly and appealing to kids." Dan Santat discusses his latest (very silly) graphic novel series.
Publisher Preview: Tapioca Stories (Fall 2025)
Today we dip a toe into three upcoming picture book translations, as beautiful and different from one another as can be.
Milkwood: Spaces, Retreats, and Their Place in Children’s Literary History
What role does a retreat for enthusiasts of children's literature play in the full pantheon of history? I speculate (and show cute photos of ducks).
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
We finally do one of my most reliable storytime readalouds. Where would I be without Duck, his antics, and the array of animal sounds this book lets you indulge in?
A Foolish Interview of a Foolish Biography: Wolverton Hill (a.k.a. Barry Wolverton) Talks Lear
"He is everything in the shape of fun!" High praise for one of our first children's book creators. We discuss Edward Lear, and how he encouraged us to play. NOT to conform.
A Foolish Interview for a Foolish Biography: Wolverton Hill (a.k.a. Barry Wolverton) Talks Lear
"He is everything in the shape of fun!" High praise for one of our first children's book creators. We discuss Edward Lear, and how he encouraged us to play. NOT to conform.
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