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Interview: Liz Garton Scanlon on Traveling, Ideas and Horses

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Liz Garton Scanlon
Liz Garton Scanlon

Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous award-winning picture books, including the Caldecott Honor ALL THE WORLD and the hilarious BOB, NOT BOB, which she co-authored with Audrey Vernick. Liz is also the author of the middle-grade novel THE GREAT GOOD SUMMER, with more to come for this age group. She’s known for her poetic writing style and delightful storytelling. Where does she find her ideas? We wanted to find out… Continue reading “Interview: Liz Garton Scanlon on Traveling, Ideas and Horses” →

How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program

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Diversity in publishing is becoming more and more important as the industry grows to understand its role in providing a mirror of society and sees the opportunity to build empathy in all readers. But what about diversity among speakers at author visits, conferences and festivals? Should librarians and event organizers be thinking diversely as they plan their year-long programming? Continue reading “How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program” →

Interview: Jessixa Bagley on Work, Family, and Hamburgers

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Jessixa Bagley took the kidlit world by storm with her debut picture book, BOATS FOR PAPA, which wowed readers and won numerous awards. Since then, she hasn’t stopped, with LAUNDRY DAY receiving the Ezra Jack Keats Honor for picture book writing. How does she balance her creativity with the rest of her life? We asked her…

Booking Biz: What does your average day look like?

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The World Outside the Window: Using Nature Non-Fiction in the Classroom, by Janet Fox

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While non-fiction books are increasingly being embraced as tools for teaching, books about nature are especially useful for reaching some of most children who are farthest away from books: reluctant readers and STEM fans. Continue reading “The World Outside the Window: Using Nature Non-Fiction in the Classroom, by Janet Fox” →

Interview: Lamar Giles on Coffee, Videogames, and “The Important Stuff”

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Lamar Giles
Lamar Giles

Lamar Giles likes to keep you on your toes. The Edgar Award-nominated author and founder of We Need Diverse Books writes novels about teens in trouble, thrillers involving blackmail, conspiracy and murder. But what keeps him on his toes? We wanted to know… Continue reading “Interview: Lamar Giles on Coffee, Videogames, and “The Important Stuff”” →