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I’m a Dumbo Octopus: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Anne Lambelet
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I’m a Dumbo Octopus: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Anne Lambelet

Jump into an underwater tour of the whole cephalopod class with Grimpy the dumbo octopus! He knows all about what makes these saltwater-dwelling, many-armed invertebrates so special. But when Grimpy gets caught up in everything his kind of octopus can’t do, the other cephalopods decide to show him why it’s great to be a dumbo. I’m a […]Read more "I’m a Dumbo Octopus: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Anne Lambelet"
And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro
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And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro

Step into the whimsical and thought-provoking world of And, Too, the Fox, the stunning new poetry picture book by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón and celebrated illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro. Known for her bold, nature-inspired artwork, Gaby D’Alessandro takes us on a visual journey that blurs the line between poetry and storytelling. In this exclusive interview, […]Read more "And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro"
Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland
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Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a timeless comedy and the inspiration behind Emma K. Ohland’s new YA novel Here Goes Nothing. In this hilarious coming-of-age story, eighteen-year-old Beatrice isn’t a fan of her neighbor Bennie. But when Beatrice’s sister starts dating Bennie’s friend and throws them into frequent contact, Beatrice must wrestle with complicated […]Read more "Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland"
The Adventures of the PSS 118 Series Finale Is Here!: An Interview with Author Joshua Levy
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The Adventures of the PSS 118 Series Finale Is Here!: An Interview with Author Joshua Levy

There’s nothing more satisfying than an epic conclusion to a fan-favorite series. Jack, Ari, and Becka have been through a lot since their school catapulted across the galaxy into the clutches of aliens. In Last Summer in Outer Space the friends face a final showdown against the aliens who kidnapped the rest of humanity. With help […]Read more "The Adventures of the PSS 118 Series Finale Is Here!: An Interview with Author Joshua Levy"
Stars of the Night: An Interview with Author Caren Stelson
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Stars of the Night: An Interview with Author Caren Stelson

On the eve of World War II, the Czech Kindertransport rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution. The new nonfiction picture book Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport by Caren Stelson and illustrated by Selina Alko sensitively tells the powerful true story of the children’s journey to safety from their collective […]Read more "Stars of the Night: An Interview with Author Caren Stelson"

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