May - 2023

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If you have a picture book releasing in 2023 and would like to be considered for a feature on The Backstory, please complete this Google Form and I will be in touch.

Cover Reveal: THE THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT STARGAZING

Andrew Hacket

6 days ago
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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The Backstory: HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL

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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