Blue Slip Media

03/02/2026

New release: Was Hans Christian Andersen neurodivergent? Autistic? His mother described him as a "strange child." He himself said that the "Ugly Duckling" was true to his own experience of being 'different.'

Based on biographies of Andersen, and his own recollections, this new picture book by Sandra Nickel and Calvin Nicholls portrays the beloved storyteller for young readers, through a new lens.
Levine Querido

02/27/2026

02/11/2026

"Parents or caregivers who read to children on a regular basis can go on so many adventures together. They will find books that are mutual favorites, and picture books can become part of their shared history. In the case of this book, I hope children and adults return to this magical world repeatedly and discover new surprises."

Kate Hosford talks about her latest book, You and I Are Stars and Night, and the role that reading plays in strengthening parent-child bonds at The Children's Book Review:

In this interview, Kate Hosford reflects on the power of metaphor, the magic of imaginative play, and the intimate bond between caregiver and child.