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Who Could That Be in This Interview? Daniel Handler or Lemony Snicket

| May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments
Who Could That Be in This Interview? Daniel Handler or Lemony Snicket

Daniel Handler, an author, screenwriter, and downright talented accordionist, is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket. In response to our questions about the wonderful new book “The Dark,” Handler serves us with his quirky humor and an entertaining interview. Enjoy!

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A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

| May 14, 2013 | 3 Comments
A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator (respectively) converse about their latest book, TRUCK STOP (Viking/Penguin, May 2013)

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Interview with Award-Winning Author Michaela MacColl

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments
Interview with Award-Winning Author Michaela MacColl

Michaela MacColl’s award-winning books include “Prisoners in the Palace,” “Promise the Night,” and her most recent novel “Nobody’s Secret.” A former resident of France, and Russian history expert, she’s a fascinating person and such a gem to share with our TCBR readers.

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Carole P. Roman: Introducing Children to Cultures Around the World

| April 25, 2013 | 0 Comments
Carole P. Roman: Introducing Children to Cultures Around the World

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the “Captain No Beard” series. Roman talks to us about her latest children’s book series that aims to introduce kids to cultures around the world.

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My Writing and Reading Life: Joan Holub

| April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments
My Writing and Reading Life: Joan Holub

Joan Holub was formerly an associate art director at Scholastic, then became an illustrator, after which she sequed into writing full time—a job she love, love, loves!

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Kate Klimo Talks About the Dog Diaries

| April 14, 2013 | 0 Comments
Kate Klimo Talks About the Dog Diaries

Kate Klimo is the author of many books for young readers. As a former VP and publisher of Random House Young Readers Group, she is also responsible for developing in-house brands like Magic Tree House and Junie B. Jones. We talked to Klimo about her newest DOG DIARIES series, in which each book tells a dog’s story from a dog’s point of view.

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Interview with Newbery Medal Winner Clare Vanderpool

| April 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
Interview with Newbery Medal Winner Clare Vanderpool

This Spring, the national celebration of Screen Free Week is April 29 – May 5. With 22 days to go, we are so incredibly lucky to chat with Newbery Medal winner Calre Vanderpool (MOON OVER MANIFEST, 2011) about her latest novel, NAVIGATING EARLY, and her thoughts on being screen free.

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Billy Steers Discusses the Lovable “Tractor Mac” Series

| April 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Billy Steers Discusses the Lovable “Tractor Mac” Series

Steers introduced the first children’s book that he both wrote and illustrated, Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm—originally published by Golden Books. He has continued to create and self-publish more children’s books in his Tractor Mac series. We talked to him about the inspiration behind the lovable Tractor Mac and why kids so readily embrace books about “things that go.”

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Neil Crone on His New Book & … Farting

| March 17, 2013 | 0 Comments
Neil Crone on His New Book & … Farting

Actor Neil Crone, best known for his roles in Disney’s Really Me, the Goosebumps television series and the voice for Diesel 10, Splatter and Gordon the Big Blue Engine in Thomas and the Magic Railroad has ventured into the world of children’s books with Who Farted? Stories in verse for big & little kids, published by Wintertickle Press.

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Interview with Debut Author Vanessa Roam

| March 4, 2013 | 0 Comments
Interview with Debut Author Vanessa Roam

Roam grew up in the small town, Treadwell, NY. Many of her extended family members resided within walking distance, including her grandmother, who would later inspire this special tale: A Remnant Surprise.

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