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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.

10/06/2025

08/30/2025

So fun to meet up with an author "in the wild!" 's beautiful book BOATS ON THE BAY is featured at the and Sarah stopped by to say hello.

04/24/2025

"Everything I do . . . is to make sure people are educated and to make sure the future of engineering water policy is one that not only people can thrive in but fish can thrive in--which go hand in hand." Listen to the full interview with at Jefferson Public Radio's Jefferson Exchange here: https://tinyurl.com/m58hzxuj

JPR's Charlie Zimmermann visits with author Brook Thompson.

04/01/2025

Today on the TeachingBooks.net blog, talks about bringing her character Mazie to life in her April book, MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Beach Lane).

"Mazie is me as a child. She is quiet and hopeful as she walks into a new school filled with potential new friends. And Mazie is who I wished I was when I was six years old. After feeling frustrated, she does find the courage, and Madeline-like moxie to claim her own story, and she speaks up for herself—something I was never able to do. Most importantly, Mazie doesn’t feel the shame I felt. She doesn’t feel the need to hide her scar or pretend it doesn’t exist. And she does it all without making the other kids feel bad about being curious. Mazie understands that by talking about our differences, we can find our similarities.

"I hope that Mazie encourages other kids to talk about their differences openly and honestly. I hope that Mazie inspires bravery, because it IS scary to be vulnerable. I hope that Mazie encourages other kids to be open and kind and curious without being exclusionary. But most of all, I hope that Mazie awakens a bit of moxie for the kids like me who really need it."

Read the guest post and learn more at the link in comments!

 

03/04/2025

"Growing up, I never saw a Native American girl like me portrayed in books unless it was an historical narrative about Sacagawea or Pocahontas. Growing up, I knew no Native American scientists or those pursuing college degrees. I want to be the role model I wish I had as a kid, and my book is one way of illustrating how, despite my dyslexia, I became an engineer."

Read Brook M. Thompson's () guest post at TeachingBooks.com (link in comments).

02/17/2025

“❣️❣️❣️How do you share love?? ❣️❣️❣️Do you say it? Do you show it? Is it quiet? Is it LOUD? Is it a calm comfort? Is it an act of resistance? Is it all of the above? YES.”-📸 INSTA . TY , for featuring LOVE IS LOUD this weekend, & the many actions of love. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGDweP6u87I/
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