Two Birds on a Line: An Interview with James Bird and His New Book, The Brave

I can’t speak for every author out there, but I know that when I walk into a new bookstore I like to meander my way to the children’s section to see if any of my books are on the shelves. And, if they are, who might be their companions there. My great good fortune is to have my book Funny Girl paired alongside the Penderwicks of Jeannie Birdsall on my right, but now it looks like I’ll have a new neighbor. James Bird is no relation to me, though he does share his name with my father-in-law. H...