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What Even Is Children's Literature Criticism & Why Is It Important?

A brief history, some definitions, and why I do this crazy work!

Nov 8 •

Taylor Sterling

5 Books That Shaped X. Fang

We cover: picture books, Picasso, Calvin and Hobbes, comedy, copying, cool berets and more! (Bonus podcast episode!)

Oct 16 •

Taylor Sterling

The Most Stylish Children's Book Characters

Fall fashion from your favorite frogs, a funny fox, a little fur family, and more!

Sep 19 •

Taylor Sterling

5 Books To Help You Think Carefully About Children's Books

And Elizabeth Hardwick on literary criticism: "Without it, works of art would appear in a vacuum."

Jul 25 •

Taylor Sterling

Maurice Sendak: The Artist Who Loved Words

Notes on writing, sentences, words, rhythm, and connections

May 6 •

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