This one’s for the writers, but could be of just as much use to those folks who want to be published authors and just haven’t gotten there yet. In my time as a roving children’s librarian I’ve spoken at two different but enchanting writing retreats. I should probably define my terms, though, so when I […]| A Fuse #8 Production
It’s not that I don’t own a couple dresses. I do. It’s just that since the birth of the small Bird certain . . . ah . . . portions of the anatomy have, shall we say, decided to wow the world with their largess. So until that situation reverses itself I needed a new […]| A Fuse #8 Production
Is there life on Mars? Who cares! It's the Moon we're focusing on today, in this ribald conversation about one of my (already) favorite middle grades of 2026.| A Fuse #8 Production
What role does a retreat for enthusiasts of children's literature play in the full pantheon of history? I speculate (and show cute photos of ducks).| A Fuse #8 Production
What are some successful picture books that do not rely on a plot or conflict? Sign up for my new Substack account to get regular updates on my content, and then answer this question for yourself.| A Fuse #8 Production
Tragedy! Tortillas! And an interview with one of the funniest people in the picture book biz, Eliza Kinkz! Hope you're hungry cause we're talking tacos and mistakes today.| A Fuse #8 Production
You know what's even more fun than celebrating your own book's release? Celebrating of all the fellow books coming out today too! I do a recap of some of the titles coming out today that are stellar.| A Fuse #8 Production
Today we're talking about feelings. BIG feelings! A dip into some SEL books and why they're important.| A Fuse #8 Production
As part of this celebration of the Sydney Taylor Awards, we speak with the illustrator of the only graphic novel to win a Sibert Honor and Sydney Taylor Award!| A Fuse #8 Production
I've updated my listing of children's literary statues available in the United States. Take a deep dive into characters old and new.| A Fuse #8 Production
Today we've a real treat. Not just the cover reveal of the latest from Newbery Honoree Daniel Nayeri but also a plethora of alternative covers that were considered along the way.| A Fuse #8 Production
The mysterious origins of The Giant Jam Sandwich are revealed! If you're a research junkie, this post's for you.| A Fuse #8 Production