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The Backstory: HE LEADS: MOUNTAIN GORILLA, THE GENTLE GIAN

Andrew Hacket

May 11
6 min

The Backstory: HE LEADS: MOUNTAIN GORILLA, THE GENTLE GIAN

I am so excited to welcome June Smalls to The Backstory today to share all about her latest picture book, HE LEADS: MOUNTAIN GORILLA, THE...

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Andrew Hacket

Apr 20
7 min

The Backstory: A PENNY'S WORTH

I am thrilled to welcome Kimberly Wilson to the blog today to share the story behind her picture book, A PENNY'S WORTH (Page Street Kids,...

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The Backstory: ZAHRA'S BLESSING: A RAMADAN STORY

Andrew Hacket

Mar 29
5 min

The Backstory: ZAHRA'S BLESSING: A RAMADAN STORY

Today on The Backstory, Shirin Shamsi joins us with her latest picture book, ZAHRA'S BLESSING: A RAMADAN STORY (Barefoot Books, 2022)...

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The Backstory: MOONLIGHT PRANCE and SUNRISE DANCE

Andrew Hacket

Mar 9
6 min

The Backstory: MOONLIGHT PRANCE and SUNRISE DANCE

It is my pleasure to welcome Serena Gingold Allen to share the backstory behind her forthcoming board books, MOONLIGHT PRANCE and SUNRISE...

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Andrew Hacket

Mar 4
1 min

#50 Precious Words 2022 BALLOON AND BOY

It's time again for one of my favorite contests of the year, Vivian Kirkfield's #50 Precious Words. With a word limit of (you guessed...

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Andrew Hacket

Feb 23
5 min

The Backstory: THE LEAPING LADDOO

I am thrilled to welcome today's guest, Harshita Jerath. Harshita is here to share the story behind the story of her debut picture book,...

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Andrew Hacket

Jan 26
7 min

The Backstory: Anna Lazowski

I am thrilled to welcome Anna Lazowski to The Backstory today to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind her debut, T....

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Andrew Hacket

Jan 12
5 min

The Backstory: Julia Lyon

Today The Backstory welcomes our first author of the year, Julia Lyon. Julia is here to share the story behind her debut nonfiction...

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Andrew Hacket

Dec 15, 2021
8 min

The Backstory: Annie Lynn

I am thrilled to welcome the fabulous songwriter, Annie Lynn to The Backstory. Annie is a creative and positive light who has been...

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The Backstory: ADVENTURE GIRL: DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL

Andrew Hacket

Dec 8, 2021
6 min

The Backstory: ADVENTURE GIRL: DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL

I am so grateful to have Janice Hechter join us today on The Backstory. She's here to share the story behind her author/illustrator...

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The Backstory: POET, PILGRIM, REBEL: THE STORY OF ANNE BRADSTREET, AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLISHED POET

Andrew Hacket

Dec 2, 2021
5 min

The Backstory: POET, PILGRIM, REBEL: THE STORY OF ANNE BRADSTREET, AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLISHED POET

Katie Munday Williams joins us today to share the backstory behind her debut, POET, PILGRIM, REBEL: THE STORY OF ANNE BRADSTREET,...

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The Backstory: PANDO: A LIVING WONDER OF TREES

Andrew Hacket

Nov 24, 2021
5 min

The Backstory: PANDO: A LIVING WONDER OF TREES

I am thrilled to have Kate Allen Fox join us today with her lyrical nonfiction picture book, PANDO: A LIVING WONDER OF TREES (Capstone,...

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The Backstory: SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY

Andrew Hacket

Nov 17, 2021
6 min

The Backstory: SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY

Lindsay Leslie joins The Backstory to share the inspiration behind her latest picture book, SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY (Capstone...

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Andrew Hacket

Nov 10, 2021
7 min

The Backstory: SOME DADDIES

I am thrilled to welcome Carol Gordon Ekster to The Backstory today. I have had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Carol at many...

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Andrew Hacket

Nov 7, 2021
5 min

The Backstory: BATTLE OF THE BUTTS

Forget about Sunday Funday, today on the Backstory it's Sunday Bun day as Jocelyn Rish joins us to share the inspiration behind her...

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Andrew Hacket

Nov 3, 2021
5 min

The Backstory: IN MY MOSQUE

M.O. Yuksel joins The Backstory today to share the inspiration behind her picture book, IN MY MOSQUE (HarperCollins, 2021) with...

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Andrew Hacket

Oct 31, 2021
1 min

11th Annual Halloweensie Contest!!!

After being on a revision marathon all summer, Susanna Leonard Hill's 11th annual Halloweensie contest was just what I needed to spark...

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Andrew Hacket

Oct 20, 2021
5 min

The Backstory: USHA AND THE BIG DIGGER

Dr. Amitha Jagannath Knight joins The Backstory today with the scoop on her picture book, USHA AND THE BIG DIGGER (Charlesbridge, 2021)...

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Andrew Hacket

Oct 13, 2021
8 min

The Backstory: THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY

Derick Wilder joins us today to share the backstory behind his debut picture book, THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY (Chronicle Books, 2021) with...

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The Backstory: NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

Andrew Hacket

Oct 6, 2021
6 min

The Backstory: NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

Cynthia Argentine is here with us today to share the inspiration behind her latest release, NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE...

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The Backstory: HE LEADS: MOUNTAIN GORILLA, THE GENTLE GIAN

The Backstory: A PENNY'S WORTH

The Backstory: ZAHRA'S BLESSING: A RAMADAN STORY

The Backstory: MOONLIGHT PRANCE and SUNRISE DANCE

#50 Precious Words 2022 BALLOON AND BOY

The Backstory: THE LEAPING LADDOO

The Backstory: Anna Lazowski

The Backstory: Julia Lyon

The Backstory: Annie Lynn

The Backstory: ADVENTURE GIRL: DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL

The Backstory: POET, PILGRIM, REBEL: THE STORY OF ANNE BRADSTREET, AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLISHED POET

The Backstory: PANDO: A LIVING WONDER OF TREES

The Backstory: SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY

The Backstory: SOME DADDIES

The Backstory: BATTLE OF THE BUTTS

The Backstory: IN MY MOSQUE

11th Annual Halloweensie Contest!!!

The Backstory: USHA AND THE BIG DIGGER

The Backstory: THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY

The Backstory: NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE

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