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SPEED ROUND with Our 2025 Newbery Winners!
Last month I interview all the 2025 Newbery winners (Ruth Behar, Chanel Miller, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Kate O’Shaughnessy, and Erin Entrada Kelly) the the ALA conference in Philadelphia. It was a great time. In the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, the group answers some rapid-fire speed round questions.
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I have to admit, watching this guy roast AI books is pretty satisfying.
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Derrick Barnes talks to NPR about his writing life and his latest book.
So You Wanna Predict the Newbery Winner?
The list of suggestions at Heavy Medal (a Newbery Blog) is a great place to start your reading.
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Come With Me Down the Children’s Book Parody Rabbit Hole: 2025 Edition
Another deep dive into the world of the children's book parody.
Now on The Yarn: Our 2025 Newbery Winners!
A special LIVE episode of The Yarn podcast with our 2025 Newbery winners!
Books on Film: The Steads on the Return of AMOS MCGEE
What a pleasant surprise to learn that there's a new Amos McGee book on the horizon.
One Star Review Guess Who?
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
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