That’s So Meta! 10 New Metafictional Children’s Books

Jan 21, 2026

A female illustrator on The Same, but Opposite: Newbery and Caldecott Medal Winners in the 21st Century

"My understanding and observation is that the field of children's books is 90% women. Conferences and critique groups for ..."

Jan 13, 2026

Travis Jonker on Which Publisher Has Won the Most Caldecott Medals This Century?

"Ha! Yeah I agree ..."

Jan 13, 2026

Dana on Which Publisher Has Won the Most Caldecott Medals This Century?

"What jumps out to me is how can there already be that many medals in this century?! ..."

Jan 7, 2026

Travis Jonker on 2026 Caldecott Medal Predictions

"Hey Chris! Thank you! ..."

Jan 6, 2026

Chris Gustafson on 2026 Caldecott Medal Predictions

"Loved your masterful analysis of Every Monday Mabel. It was so well done! ..."

Jan 5, 2026

Esther Frazee on 2026 Caldecott Medal Predictions

"Agree with all. I did have one more honor-Broken. ..."

Dec 31, 2025

Travis Jonker on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"Thanks for the heads up! I'll remove it from the post. ..."

Dec 21, 2025

Lauren Hoffmann on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"This was SO entertaining to read! One note though: I was intrigued by that library cardigan too. Then I started looki ..."

Dec 16, 2025

Rachel on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"So fun! I want the Amos pompom hats. ..."

Dec 9, 2025

Tally Klinefelter on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"I look forward to this list every year, and it never disappoints. I had the pleasure of seeing the R Michelson Galle ..."

Dec 9, 2025

Travis Jonker on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"Hey Roger! Thank you! ..."

Dec 9, 2025

Roger Sutton on 2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea

"I’m honored, Travis. And I’m also exhausted just imagining the work you put into this post! ..."