The Book Faire: Children's Literature for Grownups

An interview with Lauren Senner, the illustrator of 'The ABCs of Women's History.' We discuss the collaborative process behind the book, the importance of representation in children's literature, and the challenges faced by women in the publishing industry. Idaho sees the consequences of its book-banning law HB 740. Oklahoma Governor scrambles to cover the PR nightmare that is his comments on his...

A look at recent legislative threats to libraries, including bills that could lead to censorship and criminal charges for librarians. He highlights specific bills from Alabama and Ohio that target LGBTQ+ materials and restrict library content. An editorial piece on Project 2025, a conservative agenda for the Department of Education that proposes significant cuts and changes to federal education pr...

Learn more about Read Freely Alabama: https://www.readfreelyalabama.org/ In this episode: an interview with Angie Hayden from Read Freely Alabama, discussing the alarming rise of book banning and censorship in Alabama. The conversation explores the community's response to these challenges, the strategies employed by book banning groups, and the importance of advocating for the freedom to read. Ang...

More information on Florida Freedom to Read Project: https://www.fftrp.org/ This week's episode explores the ongoing challenges to the freedom to read, particularly in the context of recent controversies surrounding library book selections and the impact of book bans. It highlights the role of community organizations like the Florida Freedom to Read Project in advocating for transparency and paren...

This week on the Book Fair Podcast: Scholastic's upcoming marketing campaign for Dave Pilkey's Dog Man series, ongoing legal battles over book bans in Alabama, and the lawsuit surrounding the removal of the book 'And Tango Makes Three' from school libraries. New Releases: My Fairy God Somebody by Charlene Allen Wolves at the Door by Steve Watkins Haunting of the Ghost Dragon (Dragon Masters #27) b...

This episode of the Book Faire Podcast discusses the alarming trends in book bans, particularly in Florida, and the decline in children's reading enjoyment. It features an interview with Matt, @rockin.librarian on TikTok, who delves into the importance of media literacy in combating misinformation. The conversation highlights the role of confirmation bias in the spread of false narratives and emph...

Comic book and graphic novel writer Mags Visaggio discusses her book Girlmode. Inkpop, a new manga imprint to launch 2025. Texas Library proposes a new policy for minors requiring parents to be present to check out any materials. Chapters 00:00 Library Policies and Parental Control 06:05 Inkpop's New Manga Line for Young Readers 09:44 Interview with Magdalene Visaggio 41:56 The Role of a Writer in...

Jillian Hughes and Kenny Curtis talk about retelling Greek mythology for young audiences. Book Riot talks How to Fight Book Bans in 2024. PEN America report shows educational censorship in higher education. Libraries become invaluable in states struck by natural disasters. New Realeses: Happy & Sad & Everything True by Alex Thayer The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina Cho, illus. by Deb JJ Le...

More from Christy Mandin: https://www.christymandin.com/ Instagram: @Christymandin This week: An interview with Christy Mandin, author and illustrator of Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden. A brief look at Project 2025. How books are curated before making it to library shelves. New Releases: A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home by Maysa Odeh, illustrated by Aliaa Betawi Love &...

More from Eliot Schrefer: https://www.eliotschrefer.com/ Instagram: @schrefer This week: Eliot Schrefer discusses his new book The Brightness Between Us. Amazon reveals a suite of new Kindle devices, including its first full-color e-ink display. South Carolina library puts a moratorium on purchasing new books for minors to comply with new, vaguely written law. New Releases: A Map for Falasteen: A...

More from Robin Benway: https://www.robinbenway.com/ Instagram @Robinbenway This week: An interview with Robin Benway for her new book The Girls of Skylark Lane. Alabama Library reclassifies young adult collection as fiction. An Arizona teacher is under police investigation after a parental complaint over a reading assignment. Recent Releases: Find Her by Ginger Reno Girlmode by Magdalene Visaggio...

Linda Sue Park, author of A Long Walk to Water with her newest book Gracie Under the Waves. Linda Sue is the founder of KiBooka, which highlights children's books by Korean-American authors, and a member of the advisory board for We Need Diverse Books. New Releases: The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol by Kate Andersen Keeper Chance and the Conundrum of Chaos (Evil Villains Intern...

In the news this week: Amy Sarig King launces non-profit to honor daughter Gracie King: Gracie’s House as a way to connect LGBTQ+ youth with resources and communities and focusing on found families. Kidlit for Kamala releases a sign-on letter, reaching for support in endorsing Harris-Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Finalists for National Book Awards for Young People’s Literature have been...

On a Wing and a Tear: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-a-wing-and-a-tear-cynthia-l-smith/20986972?ean=9780062870001 More about Cynthia Leitich Smith: https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cynthialeitichsmith/ https://www.facebook.com/CynLeitichSmith/ Recent Releases The Flicker by H.E. Edgmon Monster Movie! By Chuck Wendig Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho Headlines Alaska librarians ho...

Songlight by Moira Buffini: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199531993-songlight Recent Releases: Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison—and How We Stayed Connected by Jay Jay Patton with Kiara Valdez, illus. by Markia Jenai Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park On a Wing and a Tear by Cynthia Leitich Smith Headlines: Local Libraries See Surge in Teen Readers This Summer Across Aroosto...

More on A.S. King: https://www.as-king.com/ Attack of the Black Rectangles: https://bookshop.org/p/books/attack-of-the-black-rectangles-a-s-king/17871252?ean=9781338680539 New Releases Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, with illustrations by Ashley Mackenzie Library Girl by Polly Horvath Rosa by Starlight by Hilary McKay Splinter & Ash by Marieke Nijkamp Resources: 2024 NBA Longlist fo...

Just a note: at the end of the interview, Rosanne becomes very passionate and her volume in the recording becomes harder to hear. I did my best to present the audio as clearly as possible while maintaining quality.  More aboutRosanne Parry: • https://rosanneparry.com/⁠ • https://www.instagram.com/rosanne.parry/⁠ • https://bookshop.org/contributors/rosanne-parry New Releases: • The Daggers of Ire b...

Listen to author B.B. Alston discuss his new book Amari and the Despicable Wonders, out now. New Releases: Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry (Sunderworld #1) by Ransom Riggs Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla Cottingham Show Up and Vote by Ani DiFranco, illus. by Rachelle Baker Resources: How Iowa libraries serve communities in the d...

There was an issue recording audio for the interview with Sophia Brown, fortunately only my audio was affected. Please bare with lower quality audio for our discussion. Sophia Brown on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sophia-Brown/author/B0CMS4CF6R?ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_byln&qid=1724299535&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true New Releases: The Secret Dead Club b...

This week on the Book Faire we sit down with Tracey West, author of the Dragon Masters series which celebrates 10 years with the release of the Epic Guide to Dragon Masters. Tracey West has written hundreds of books over her career and currently lives in the mountains of New York state where she operates the mobile book store The Dragon Wagon.

In this episode, we talk with Samuel Sattin, author of the Unico Awakening, the first manga produced by Scholastic Graphix. Samuel partners with Guruhiru studios in Japan to bring a reimagining of Osamu Tezuka's original series to a new global audience. Topics of this episode: Origins of the character Unico Internationality of comics and manga Importance of collaborationdf Comics as a story tellin...

This week on the Book Faire we have an interview with author James Steele. We cover his book Raven's Myth, inspirations for the book and challenges facing independent authors. https://www.facebook.com/share/pfbSzouKn7rHWAZo/?mibextid=qi2Omg https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4D1LFBH https://www.etsy.com/shop/RavensMythStore?ref=profile_header https://youtube.com/@ravenonset?feature=shared Support the po...

New Releases We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos A Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett Alex Wise vs. the End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker Resources The Number of Independent Bookstores in the U.S. Has Doubled in the Last 8 Years: https://bookriot.com/today-in-books-may-24-2024/ SJC school board considers banning 4 new books. What do you think?: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/05...

Notable Releases: DC Pride: Love and Justice Your Story Matters: A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing by Richard Scrimger, illustrated by D. McFadzean The Magic Paintbrush by Kat Zhand, Eric Darnell nad illustrated by Phoebe Zhong References: An Idaho Public Library Will Become Adults-Only July 1, 2024⁠: https://bookriot.com/donnelly-public-library-adults-only/ Minnesota Bill to Ban Book Bans...

Notable Releases: Beach Cute by Beth Reekles Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo Puzzleheart by Jenn Reese References: The Relic of Hoomspire by Sasha Gajic review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6497778754?type=review#rating_727147625 Alabama Families and Librarians Sue to Challenge Censorship Policies that Take Books Off Library Shelves: https://democracyforward.org/work/alabama-...