Andrew Hacket
The Backstory: SAVING THE SUN
I am so happy to welcome back my friend, Emma Pearl to the blog. Today she joins us with her latest, SAVING THE SUN. This is the gorgeous...
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Andrew Hacket
- Sep 20
- 8 min
The Backstory: WOMBATS ARE PRETTY WEIRD
It is my pleasure to welcome author and illustrator, Abi Cushman to The Backstory. I am a huge fan of Abi's work and today she joins us...
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Andrew Hacket
- Sep 13
- 5 min
The Backstory: BOYS DON'T FRY
Today #TheBackstory welcomes my friend, Kimberly Lee to the blog with her picture book, BOYS DON'T FRY (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2023)...
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Andrew Hacket
- Sep 5
- 6 min
The Backstory: The Yellow Áo Dài
Hanh Bui joins The Backstory today with her beautiful book, The Yellow Áo Dài with illustrations by Minnie Phan. This is a gorgeous book...
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Andrew Hacket
- Aug 9
- 7 min
The Backstory: TOO MUCH: AN OVERWHELMING DAY
I originally met our guest way back in February 2021 when she first joined The Backstory with two of her wonderful books, MAC & CHEESE...
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Andrew Hacket
- Aug 2
- 6 min
The Backstory: GIRLS ON WHEELS
I am thrilled to welcome Srividhya Venkat to the blog today with her latest picture book, GIRLS ON WHEELS (Kokila, 8/8/23) with...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jul 19
- 6 min
The Backstory: PAULA'S PATCHES
Gabriella Aldeman stops by The Backstory today with her debut picture book, PAULA'S PATCHES (Free Spirit Publishing, 2023) with...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jul 7
- 7 min
The Backstory: GREAT CARRIER REEF
I am so excited to welcome my kidlit pal and nonfiction writer extraordinaire, Jessica Stremer to the blog today! Jessica is with us to...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Cover Reveal: RISING ABOVE: THE WATARU “WAT” MISAKA STORY
I first had the pleasure of chatting with the magnificent Hayley Diep back in May 2021 when her debut, IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A BIKE was...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jun 21
- 7 min
The Backstory: MOONLIGHT MEMORIES
I am thrilled to welcome Amanda Davis back to the blog. Today she joins us with her latest picture book, MOONLIGHT MEMORIES (WorthyKids,...
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Andrew Hacket
- Jun 7
- 6 min
The Backstory: BING BANG PLING
Deb Adamson joins The Backstory today with her latest book, BING BANG PLING (McSea Books, 2023) with illustrations by Candice Hartsough....
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Andrew Hacket
- Jun 1
- 6 min
The Backstory: THE WISHING FLOWER
I can think of no better way of kicking off Pride Month than with a feature on an LGBTQ+ picture book from an incredible, lyrical author...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 27
- 6 min
Cover Reveal: THE THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT STARGAZING
Happy Memorial Day weekend readers! I can think of no better way to kick off this long weekend than with some book love in the form of a...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 17
- 8 min
The Backstory: WHEN YOU CAN SWIM
I am happy to welcome author and illustrator, Jack Wong to The Backstory today. Jack is here to share the inspiration behind his book,...
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Andrew Hacket
- May 4
- 7 min
The Backstory: HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL
One of my favorite things is when authors return to The Backstory with new books! Back in June of 2021, Becky Scharnhorst joined the blog...
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 27
- 5 min
The Backstory: ENOUGH IS...
Author Jessica Whipple joins The Backstory today with her debut, ENOUGH IS...(Tilbury House, 2023) with illustrations by Nicole Wong....
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Andrew Hacket
- Apr 12
- 7 min
The Backstory: JUST A WORM
Author and illustrator Marie Boyd joins The Backstory today with her debut, JUST A WORM (Greenwillow Books, 2023). This beautiful book,...
66 views12 comments
Andrew Hacket
- Apr 8
- 10 min
The Backstory: THE LOUD LIBRARIAN
It is my pleasure to welcome Jenna Beatrice and Erika Lynne Jones, the dynamic duo behind the forthcoming, THE LOUD LIBRARIAN (Atheneum...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 29
- 7 min
The Backstory: IT'S OK
It is my pleasure to welcome educator, public speaker, mindfulness teacher, and children's book author, Wendy O'Leary to the blog. Wendy...
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Andrew Hacket
- Mar 8
- 11 min
The Backstory: HIDE AND SHH!
It isn't every day that I get to welcome an agency sibling to The Backstory. It is my pleasure to introduce Christina Dendy and her...
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