Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Seven. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
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A new batch of contenders and a couple old standbys make up today's predictions. We're halfway through the year. What's beginning to rise to the top of considerations? Read on and see! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/16/n...
The sole Frog and Toad title to win a Newbery Honor (NOT a Caldecott) and we're gonna discuss it today. Are these their strongest stories? Is there a dud in the batch? We talk it over on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/15/f...
When you discover an unsolved 1983 heist of a World Cup Trophy, what do you do? If you're @angelacervantes.bsky.social, you write a middle grade mystery. Today with talk with her about her well-timed latest. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/11/m...
Today @karlavalenti.bsky.social discusses her fall release. Hghlights include a discussion of how the Aztec myths were distorted by the Spanish, using Katherine Rundell's books as mentor texts, and why the Greek Gods get all the attention. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/09/j...
Today on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast, Kate and I delve into two of the most notable of the sheep books to truly declare whether they deserve a bit of classic status to keep them in the mix, or if they should be lost to the sands of time. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/08/f...
If you'd like titles from Spanish-speaking countries that AREN'T Spain, Tapioca Stories is one of the only games in town. Check out three highly original, one-of-a-kind tales in this vein. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/12/p...
I have the pleasure of speaking on camera with Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks of PUFFINS to discuss Iceland, how these books complement one another, the Northern Lights, and more! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/10/p...
Illustrator Elly MacKay’s incredible cut paper artistry and @noranickumbooks.bsky.social's smart text highlight the risk, the bravery, and the ingenuity of massive creatures facing a difficult world. I review TWELVE DARING GRAYS. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/05/r...
A fantastic #kidlit review
+ incredible art / Elly MacKay
+ @fuse8.bsky.social on writing nonfiction that appeals to young readers vs the adult-gatekeepers
+ most importantly: “using our brains and having the guts to take a risk.”
Twelve Daring Grays
@noranickumbooks.bsky.social
Hear (and see!) me be very nerdy about puffins with a great crew:
The sole Frog and Toad title to win a Newbery Honor (NOT a Caldecott) and we're gonna discuss it today. Are these their strongest stories? Is there a dud in the batch? We talk it over.
When you discover an unsolved 1983 heist of a World Cup Trophy, what do you do? If you're Angela Cervantes, you write a middle grade mystery. Today with talk with her about her well-timed latest.
Valenti discusses her fall release. Such highlights of this talk include a discussion of how the Aztec myths were distorted by the Spanish, using Katherine Rundell's books as mentor texts, and why the...
Today, Kate and I delve into two of the most notable of the sheep books to truly declare whether they deserve a bit of classic status to keep them in the mix, or if they should be discounted and lost ...
If you'd like titles from Spanish-speaking countries that AREN'T Spain, Tapioca Stories is one of the only games in town. Check out three highly original, one-of-a-kind tales in this vein.
afuse8production.slj.com
I have the pleasure of speaking on camera with Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks of PUFFINS to discuss Iceland, how these books complemen...
Illustrator Elly MacKay’s incredible cut paper artistry and Nora Nickum’s smart text highlight the risk, the bravery, and the ingenuity of massive creatures facing a difficult world.
A new batch of contenders and a couple old standbys make up today's predictions. We're halfway through the year. What's beginning to rise to the top of considerations? Read on and see!
Illustrator Elly MacKay’s incredible cut paper artistry and @noranickumbooks.bsky.social's smart text highlight the risk, the bravery, and the ingenuity of massive creatures facing a difficult world. I review TWELVE DARING GRAYS. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/05/r...
I have the pleasure of speaking on camera with Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks of PUFFINS to discuss Iceland, how these books complement one another, the Northern Lights, and more! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/10/p...
Illustrator Elly MacKay’s incredible cut paper artistry and Nora Nickum’s smart text highlight the risk, the bravery, and the ingenuity of massive creatures facing a difficult world.
I have the pleasure of speaking on camera with Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks of PUFFINS to discuss Iceland, how these books complemen...
