The Backstory: SLOTH AND SQUIRREL IN A PICKLE
Cathy Ballou Mealey joins us today to share the story behind SLOTH AND SQUIRREL IN A PICKLE (Kids Can Press, 2021). This "dill"icioulsy...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jun 16
- 6 min
The Backstory: BALLOONS FOR PAPA
Our guest today is an author whose books I admire and have used both as mentor texts and comps for my own work. Her debut, BESS THE BARN...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 26
- 7 min
The Backstory: THE COT IN THE LIVING ROOM
Hilda Eunice Burgos joins The Backstory today to discuss her debut picture book, THE COT IN THE LIVING ROOM. Keep reading to learn how...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 19
- 5 min
The Backstory: Jet The Cat (Is Not A Cat)
This week I am excited to welcome Phaea Crede and her book, Jet The Cat (Is Not A Cat) to The Backstory. Read on to learn the inspiration...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 12
- 5 min
The Backstory: IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A BIKE
I am thrilled to welcome Hayley Diep to The Backstory this week. Hayley is here to discuss the inspiration behind her girl-power,...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 5
- 8 min
The Backstory: ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME
Today I am thrilled to welcome Matt Forrest Esenwine to The Backstory to discuss the inspiration behind ONCE UPON ANOTHER TIME (Beaming...
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 21
- 9 min
The Backstory: 30,000 STITCHES: THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Amanda Davis to The Backstory today to share the inspiration behind her incredibly powerful story,...
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 14
- 7 min
The Backstory: RAJA'S PET CAMEL
Today's Backstory brings us a seasoned author of over 100 short stories and 20 books, Anita Amin. Anita is joining us today to share the...
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 7
- 8 min
The Backstory: YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Today's guest, Corey Finkle, may have been one of the first people in this amazingly generous kidlit community to extend kindness my way....
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Spring Fling 2021: Dancing Dandy
Hopefully, you have caught your breath from #50Precious Words, because Spring Fling 2021 is here! The rules are pretty simple. Find some...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 31
- 6 min
The Backstory: A BRIEF HISTORY OF UNDERPANTS
My guest today, Christine Van Zandt, is here to discuss the ever-serious topic of...UNDERPANTS! Christine has tackled the evolution of...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 24
- 7 min
The Backstory: THE PASSOVER MOUSE
It is my pleasure to welcome Joy Nelkin Wieder to The Backstory. Joy is the author/illustrator of several Jewish chapter books, as well...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 17
- 5 min
The Backstory: Earth Hour-A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet
Nanette Heffernan is with us today to share the seemingly serendipitous inspiration behind her book, Earth Hour-A lights-out event for...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 10
- 8 min
The Backstory: BARTALI'S BICYCLE
Megan Hoyt is here today to share the inspiration behind her debut biography, Bartali's Bicycle out now from Quill Tree Books. Read on to...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 8
- 5 min
The Backstory: I MISS YOUR SUNNY SMILE
It's a double feature week and kicking us off today is the incredible Deb Adamson. Deb is the author of the forthcoming I MISS YOUR SUNNY...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 3
- 10 min
The Backstory: LLOYD FINDS HIS WHALESONG
Welcome to The Backstory. Today the incredibly talented Skylaar Amann joins us to share the inspiration behind her book, Lloyd Finds His...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 2
- 1 min
50 Precious Words 2021 THE SECRET PLACE
I am so excited to participate in Vivian Kirkfield's 50 Precious Words contest. I LOVE writing contests and all the limitations and word...
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Andrew Hacket
- Feb 24
- 9 min
The Backstory: EVERYONE'S SLEEPY BUT THE BABY & TRICK OR TREAT, BUGS TO EAT
This week I am thrilled to introduce, Tracy C. Gold! Tracy is bringing us two backstories for the price of one today. First up is her...
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Andrew Hacket
- Feb 17
- 6 min
The Backstory: WHAT'S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR?
I am delighted to welcome Norene Paulson to The Backstory today. Norene is the author of BENNY'S TRUE COLORS and the forthcoming, WHAT'S...
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Andrew Hacket
- Feb 10
- 6 min
The Backstory: It Will Be OK: A Story of Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship
Our guest today, Lisa Katzenberger, is here to share the inspiration behind her latest story, IT WILL BE OK: A STORY OF EMPATHY,...
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