Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review
@tcbrbookreview.bsky.social
Founder of The Children's Book Review. Reader-writer-reviewer!
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
What happens when an Oscar-winning Pixar animator writes a novel for kids? Alan Barillaro (Piper) shares the vulnerable journey behind Bunns Rabbit—a story about finding your place when you're born different. From dyslexia to Dahl to following your heartsong: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What happens when an Oscar-winning Pixar animator writes a novel for kids? Alan Barillaro (Piper) shares the vulnerable journey behind Bunns Rabbit—a story about finding your place when you're born different. From dyslexia to Dahl to following your heartsong: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
"The only thing more painful than talking about difficult subjects is not talking about them." Author @claudiamills123.bsky.social shares a deeply personal reflection on family secrets & grief—& why children's books shouldn't shy away from hard conversations: www.literaryrambles.com/2025/10/writ...
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"The only thing more painful than talking about difficult subjects is not talking about them." Author @claudiamills123.bsky.social shares a deeply personal reflection on family secrets & grief—& why children's books shouldn't shy away from hard conversations: www.literaryrambles.com/2025/10/writ...
"This is when artists get to work." —Toni Morrison
Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall on why the 7 principles of Kwanzaa offer a pathway back to community, empathy & collective care—every single day.
Beautiful conversation about their book Once Upon a Kwanzaa: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall on why the 7 principles of Kwanzaa offer a pathway back to community, empathy & collective care—every single day.
Beautiful conversation about their book Once Upon a Kwanzaa: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
"This is when artists get to work." —Toni Morrison
Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall on why the 7 principles of Kwanzaa offer a pathway back to community, empathy & collective care—every single day.
Beautiful conversation about their book Once Upon a Kwanzaa: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall on why the 7 principles of Kwanzaa offer a pathway back to community, empathy & collective care—every single day.
Beautiful conversation about their book Once Upon a Kwanzaa: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
How can we dream our way forward together?
Authors Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall discuss "Once Upon a Kwanzaa"—a picture book that serves as a blueprint for liberation, community-building, & dreaming at every age.
Read the Q&A: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/q-wi...
Authors Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall discuss "Once Upon a Kwanzaa"—a picture book that serves as a blueprint for liberation, community-building, & dreaming at every age.
Read the Q&A: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/q-wi...
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How can we dream our way forward together?
Authors Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall discuss "Once Upon a Kwanzaa"—a picture book that serves as a blueprint for liberation, community-building, & dreaming at every age.
Read the Q&A: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/q-wi...
Authors Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall discuss "Once Upon a Kwanzaa"—a picture book that serves as a blueprint for liberation, community-building, & dreaming at every age.
Read the Q&A: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/10/q-wi...
Ready to level up your children's writing?
RMC SCBWI's mentorship program is accepting applications!
Work directly with a dedicated mentor to develop your craft and revise your manuscript. I'm proud to be mentoring again!
Don't miss this chance: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
RMC SCBWI's mentorship program is accepting applications!
Work directly with a dedicated mentor to develop your craft and revise your manuscript. I'm proud to be mentoring again!
Don't miss this chance: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
October 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Ready to level up your children's writing?
RMC SCBWI's mentorship program is accepting applications!
Work directly with a dedicated mentor to develop your craft and revise your manuscript. I'm proud to be mentoring again!
Don't miss this chance: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
RMC SCBWI's mentorship program is accepting applications!
Work directly with a dedicated mentor to develop your craft and revise your manuscript. I'm proud to be mentoring again!
Don't miss this chance: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
Looking for a book that helps kids understand different perspectives and practice compassion?
The Last Apple Tree is it!
This dual-POV novel is both heart-wrenching & hopeful.
Read why Glass of Milk Glass of Wine is calling this book a treasure: glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Last Apple Tree is it!
This dual-POV novel is both heart-wrenching & hopeful.
Read why Glass of Milk Glass of Wine is calling this book a treasure: glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Looking for a book that helps kids understand different perspectives and practice compassion?
The Last Apple Tree is it!
This dual-POV novel is both heart-wrenching & hopeful.
Read why Glass of Milk Glass of Wine is calling this book a treasure: glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Last Apple Tree is it!
This dual-POV novel is both heart-wrenching & hopeful.
Read why Glass of Milk Glass of Wine is calling this book a treasure: glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Childhood besties → Author & Editor dream team 💕
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
@authorgracelin.bsky.social & @alvinaling.bsky.social talk 9 years of patience, Chinese folklore, and creating the most beautiful book possible.
New #GrowingReadersPodcast episode live now!
🎧 All platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
"Perfect for children, but also everyone interested in children's books and anyone who is yet to officially grow up!"—Stephanie Ward
😄 Love this review + there's a cozy reading bundle giveaway happening now: stephaniemward.com/2025/10/06/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
😄 Love this review + there's a cozy reading bundle giveaway happening now: stephaniemward.com/2025/10/06/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"Perfect for children, but also everyone interested in children's books and anyone who is yet to officially grow up!"—Stephanie Ward
😄 Love this review + there's a cozy reading bundle giveaway happening now: stephaniemward.com/2025/10/06/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
😄 Love this review + there's a cozy reading bundle giveaway happening now: stephaniemward.com/2025/10/06/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
Two-time Newbery Medalist + two-time Caldecott Medalist = the conversation every writer and artist needs to hear.
Kate DiCamillo & Sophie Blackall on:
-Carrying a story for 15 years
-Why "pulling not pushing" matters
-How storytelling heals us
NEW EPISODE:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Kate DiCamillo & Sophie Blackall on:
-Carrying a story for 15 years
-Why "pulling not pushing" matters
-How storytelling heals us
NEW EPISODE:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Two-time Newbery Medalist + two-time Caldecott Medalist = the conversation every writer and artist needs to hear.
Kate DiCamillo & Sophie Blackall on:
-Carrying a story for 15 years
-Why "pulling not pushing" matters
-How storytelling heals us
NEW EPISODE:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Kate DiCamillo & Sophie Blackall on:
-Carrying a story for 15 years
-Why "pulling not pushing" matters
-How storytelling heals us
NEW EPISODE:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
In my latest guest post, I reveal:
✨ The 3-question test every book had to pass
✨ Why the revised edition was necessary
✨ The books that didn't make it (and why that's okay)
Discover the magic behind curating thousands of children's books into one essential list! 🧵 2/3
✨ The 3-question test every book had to pass
✨ Why the revised edition was necessary
✨ The books that didn't make it (and why that's okay)
Discover the magic behind curating thousands of children's books into one essential list! 🧵 2/3
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In my latest guest post, I reveal:
✨ The 3-question test every book had to pass
✨ Why the revised edition was necessary
✨ The books that didn't make it (and why that's okay)
Discover the magic behind curating thousands of children's books into one essential list! 🧵 2/3
✨ The 3-question test every book had to pass
✨ Why the revised edition was necessary
✨ The books that didn't make it (and why that's okay)
Discover the magic behind curating thousands of children's books into one essential list! 🧵 2/3
📚 There's something almost sacred about creating a definitive reading list. Parents trust these recommendations. Teachers use them. Children judge their reading journey against them.
This responsibility kept me awake many nights while curating 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up. 🧵 1/3
This responsibility kept me awake many nights while curating 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up. 🧵 1/3
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📚 There's something almost sacred about creating a definitive reading list. Parents trust these recommendations. Teachers use them. Children judge their reading journey against them.
This responsibility kept me awake many nights while curating 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up. 🧵 1/3
This responsibility kept me awake many nights while curating 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up. 🧵 1/3
So excited to share this Q&A with @deborahkalb.bsky.social about the revised edition of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up! I talk about why "not every book is for every child, but for every child, there is a book" 📚✨ Plus there's a giveaway!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/q-wi...
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/q-wi...
September 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
So excited to share this Q&A with @deborahkalb.bsky.social about the revised edition of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up! I talk about why "not every book is for every child, but for every child, there is a book" 📚✨ Plus there's a giveaway!
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/q-wi...
deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/q-wi...
The Wild Robot phenomenon continues! Hear Peter Brown discuss his picture book adaptation and how it brings Roz's world to life in full color.
Listen Now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#TheWildRobot #PeterBrown #GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks
Listen Now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#TheWildRobot #PeterBrown #GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks
September 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Wild Robot phenomenon continues! Hear Peter Brown discuss his picture book adaptation and how it brings Roz's world to life in full color.
Listen Now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#TheWildRobot #PeterBrown #GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks
Listen Now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#TheWildRobot #PeterBrown #GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks
Why did @zombicatures.bsky.social wait until age 50 to draw characters that looked like himself?
In this interview, Stan shares how reading diverse authors gave him permission to create authentic characters for his debut, "The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang."
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
In this interview, Stan shares how reading diverse authors gave him permission to create authentic characters for his debut, "The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang."
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
September 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Why did @zombicatures.bsky.social wait until age 50 to draw characters that looked like himself?
In this interview, Stan shares how reading diverse authors gave him permission to create authentic characters for his debut, "The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang."
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
In this interview, Stan shares how reading diverse authors gave him permission to create authentic characters for his debut, "The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang."
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
"This book is the perfect gift for a young reader or a young child to encourage their reading. The list grows with the child and shares many amazing books for different ages." — Crafty Moms Share
Review + Giveaway: craftymomsshare.com/2025/09/101-...
(Thanks for the very kind words, Carrie! 💕)
Review + Giveaway: craftymomsshare.com/2025/09/101-...
(Thanks for the very kind words, Carrie! 💕)
September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"This book is the perfect gift for a young reader or a young child to encourage their reading. The list grows with the child and shares many amazing books for different ages." — Crafty Moms Share
Review + Giveaway: craftymomsshare.com/2025/09/101-...
(Thanks for the very kind words, Carrie! 💕)
Review + Giveaway: craftymomsshare.com/2025/09/101-...
(Thanks for the very kind words, Carrie! 💕)
"Reading just one of these 101 books could lead to another. And another. And another. Don't say you weren't warned!"
Thank you, TamiScripps, for this perfect PSA about "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up"! 📚✨
thestarlitpath.com/2025/09/12/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
Thank you, TamiScripps, for this perfect PSA about "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up"! 📚✨
thestarlitpath.com/2025/09/12/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Reading just one of these 101 books could lead to another. And another. And another. Don't say you weren't warned!"
Thank you, TamiScripps, for this perfect PSA about "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up"! 📚✨
thestarlitpath.com/2025/09/12/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
Thank you, TamiScripps, for this perfect PSA about "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up"! 📚✨
thestarlitpath.com/2025/09/12/b... @quartokids.bsky.social
Always feels weird talking about my own book instead of interviewing authors, but it's important to share how reading lists can evolve to better serve today's young readers.
Listen wherever you get podcasts or at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #Reading
Listen wherever you get podcasts or at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #Reading
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Always feels weird talking about my own book instead of interviewing authors, but it's important to share how reading lists can evolve to better serve today's young readers.
Listen wherever you get podcasts or at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #Reading
Listen wherever you get podcasts or at creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
#GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #Reading
Role reversal on The Growing Readers Podcast! I stepped out of the host chair as Mel Schuit from @quartokids.bsky.social interviewed me about my newly revised "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up" (out September 9th).
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September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Role reversal on The Growing Readers Podcast! I stepped out of the host chair as Mel Schuit from @quartokids.bsky.social interviewed me about my newly revised "101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up" (out September 9th).
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Thank you to everyone who cheered this book into existence. Now let's get these amazing stories into young hands!
Available everywhere books are sold 📖❤️
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/101-books-to...
#101BooksToRead #NewBook #ChildrensLit #BookLaunch
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Available everywhere books are sold 📖❤️
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/101-books-to...
#101BooksToRead #NewBook #ChildrensLit #BookLaunch
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September 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thank you to everyone who cheered this book into existence. Now let's get these amazing stories into young hands!
Available everywhere books are sold 📖❤️
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/101-books-to...
#101BooksToRead #NewBook #ChildrensLit #BookLaunch
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Available everywhere books are sold 📖❤️
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/101-books-to...
#101BooksToRead #NewBook #ChildrensLit #BookLaunch
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🎉 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 📚✨
"101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)" is officially here: geni.us/Q6VG
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"101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)" is officially here: geni.us/Q6VG
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September 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🎉 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 📚✨
"101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)" is officially here: geni.us/Q6VG
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"101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition)" is officially here: geni.us/Q6VG
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Whaaat??? THE Andy Griffiths praising my book! 🤯 One of Australia's most beloved children's authors loving 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up... honestly can't stop grinning!
What makes me even happier? Knowing this might help young readers find their next favorite story! 📚✨ geni.us/Q6VG
What makes me even happier? Knowing this might help young readers find their next favorite story! 📚✨ geni.us/Q6VG
September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Whaaat??? THE Andy Griffiths praising my book! 🤯 One of Australia's most beloved children's authors loving 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up... honestly can't stop grinning!
What makes me even happier? Knowing this might help young readers find their next favorite story! 📚✨ geni.us/Q6VG
What makes me even happier? Knowing this might help young readers find their next favorite story! 📚✨ geni.us/Q6VG
"Honor the graveyard. Sometimes you don't have what you need yet."
New The Growing Readers Podcast episode on creative persistence: bit.ly/41wrlj1
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New The Growing Readers Podcast episode on creative persistence: bit.ly/41wrlj1
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September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Honor the graveyard. Sometimes you don't have what you need yet."
New The Growing Readers Podcast episode on creative persistence: bit.ly/41wrlj1
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New The Growing Readers Podcast episode on creative persistence: bit.ly/41wrlj1
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Ever spent years on a creative project that just won't work?
Newbery winner Meg Medina fought the same story for 15 years.
She kept a "graveyard file"—returning every year to rewrite "Graciela in the Abyss" from scratch.
First person. Third person. Two girls. One boy.
Nothing clicked.
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Newbery winner Meg Medina fought the same story for 15 years.
She kept a "graveyard file"—returning every year to rewrite "Graciela in the Abyss" from scratch.
First person. Third person. Two girls. One boy.
Nothing clicked.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Ever spent years on a creative project that just won't work?
Newbery winner Meg Medina fought the same story for 15 years.
She kept a "graveyard file"—returning every year to rewrite "Graciela in the Abyss" from scratch.
First person. Third person. Two girls. One boy.
Nothing clicked.
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Newbery winner Meg Medina fought the same story for 15 years.
She kept a "graveyard file"—returning every year to rewrite "Graciela in the Abyss" from scratch.
First person. Third person. Two girls. One boy.
Nothing clicked.
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Listen: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
📝 Transcript: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/from-silly-s...
#PictureBooks #ParentingWisdom #GrowingReadersPodcast
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📝 Transcript: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/from-silly-s...
#PictureBooks #ParentingWisdom #GrowingReadersPodcast
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August 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ever find yourself arguing with your kids over the silliest things and wonder, "How did we get here?" 🤦♀️
The latest Growing Readers episode with @corinnaluyken.bsky.social explores exactly this through her new picture book THE ARGUERS.
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The latest Growing Readers episode with @corinnaluyken.bsky.social explores exactly this through her new picture book THE ARGUERS.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ever find yourself arguing with your kids over the silliest things and wonder, "How did we get here?" 🤦♀️
The latest Growing Readers episode with @corinnaluyken.bsky.social explores exactly this through her new picture book THE ARGUERS.
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The latest Growing Readers episode with @corinnaluyken.bsky.social explores exactly this through her new picture book THE ARGUERS.
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