WARNING: the site you are about to visit is sweet. It could also make you cry. So if you are on your way to the dentist, or if you are concerned about your general level of hydration, do NOT visit the site for Kirby Larson's new picture book, Nubs: the True Story of a Mutt,... Continue Reading →
Good news for Kirby Larson
In honor of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Best Friends Animal Society featured the Two Bobbies in their very cool e-zine, Top Story!And don't forget to stop by Kirby's blog for the latest installment in her boy books vs. girl books discussion.
Girl books vs. boy books
Kirby's blog today looks at what makes a "girl" book and what makes a "boy" book. Very interesting. Do check it out.
Kirby Larson’s gender discussion
It's now live on her blog! Check it out--and remember, the first commenter gets a signed copy of HATTIE BIG SKY.
Girls vs. boys: the throwdown
Kirby Larson has organized the Ultimate Throwdown on Gender in Books.Following the SLJ article that suggested making characters boys when it makes no big difference to the story, and a rebuttal on MSN Entertainment written by a certain opinionated person whose name rhymes with Schmartha, Kirby's adding even more voices to the debate.Starting around noon... Continue Reading →
Kirby Larson interviews Karen Cushman
Do NOT miss Kirby's interview with the award-winning novelist Karen Cushman.Here's a heartening quote:Sometimes I can feel the rightness of various bits and pieces, snippets of dialogue or characters, and I have this warm feeling of well being. But I find it hard to see and judge the whole. That's where a great editor comes... Continue Reading →
Research Geekery from Kirby Larson
The author of HATTIE BIG SKY finds her facts in the most interesting places, including old travel guides. Read more about it here.