When you find something this intelligent, beautiful and, yes, on occasion, funny, that’s a book worth holding on to tight. I review a fabulous nonfiction Korean import from @helvetiq.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/10/r...

"James and the Giant Peach by way of The Muppet Movie, with the adventurous high spirits and the meta-framing of The Princess Bride and the lush weirdness of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away." It's the cover of @iamjameskennedy.bsky.social's latest. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/09/i...

I talk with the creator of what is legitimately one of the funniest novels for kids of 2026. Holes meets Goonies. No lie. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/08/t...

Cute dogs, the Bayeux Tapestry, Widow's Bay for kids, there's a little something for everyone in today's 2027 @nosycrow.bsky.social preview. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/07/p...

What do Seinfeld, the Pink Panther, and the Sneetches have in common? They're all influences on one of the grooviest and funniest picture books of the year. I talk to its creator to learn more. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/06/t...

"Dead's dead. But I'm alive. And I could use some boots." This book is... different, let's say, and we are HERE for it! If you haven't encountered it before, prepare yourself for a heckuva thing on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/05/f...

When one of the most engaging novels for kids of the year involves severed pinky toes, ominous packs of wild dogs, and rusty, unsettling metal buckets, then it's time to ask @aaronstarmer.bsky.social some questions. An ideal way to kick of October. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/02/t...

A discussion of balikbayan boxes, "the slowest, most meaningful love letters." Author and journalist @carrenjao.bsky.social delves deep into not simply her book, but the state of Filipino stories in the larger culture today. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/01/c...

It was an absolute delight to talk to librarian-author Betsy Bird about a serious question: Why don't we see more funny or subversive #picturebooks written by women? Don't miss this discussion (or this book list!).

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If Maurice Sendak, Nora Ephron, Patty, & Bob Odenkirk were all fans of a bizarre cult-classic picture book from the 1970s, wouldn't you want to learn more? We host the charming & loquacious Mark Alan Stamaty in celebration of his newest re-release. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/30/w...

"Ew but aww is a pretty good encapsulation of this book." But mostly aww. We discuss a Spinelli/Dyer title that makes a nice segue into spooky season on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/28/f...

NEW PODCAST ALERT! Uber-librarian and author Betsy Bird joins the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of funny females in the picture book market. Don't miss this conversation OR this book list!

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"We were hoping to help readers, writers, teachers, librarians and students all connect around the humanizing powers of reading and writing together." A talk with two powerhouse authors/podcasters. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/25/d...

"Cons! Frauds! Good old-fashioned hornswoggling! It’s a rich vein." Join a discussion of writing about that all-American shyster, Charles Ponzi in this discussion with Nicholas Day about his latest. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/24/h...

"I think I just find it difficult to leave these newly discovered universes behind when they still seem to have so much unexplored potential." We learn all there is to know about the much anticipated Spaceman sequel today! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/23/c...

#CallingCaldecott: @adriennepettinelli.bsky.social on @fuse8.bsky.social 's fall #Caldecott predictions: "We’re always excited to hear her predictions and see where her list and ours overlap and differ." www.hbook.com/story/fuse-8...

Teachers! School staff! Does your school know about the @worldkidlit Schools' International Reading Award? Prizes for
* Best #ReadtheWorld display
* Best group project
* Best solo project
Your school could win a global book bundle!
Please share: worldkidlit.org/internationa... #booksky #edusky