Betsy James Books

My chair

By Betsy James

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A group of children celebrate their various chairs and their imaginations as they gather to welcome a new neighbor.

My chair

By Betsy James

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On a sunny morning in the city, children gather in the park with their chairs. Tall chairs. Small chairs. Wiry chairs. Squashy chairs. Tires and boxes and sofas and swings, chairs with rockers and...

Whats That Room For

By James, Betsy James

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Natalie tries to honor her mother's request to clean her room but finds it more fun to play with her clothes, toys, and her little brother, Thomas.

Sixteen-year-old Kat, child of a scandalous, disastrous marriage between a Hill woman and an Upslope man, rescues a Rigi man from the sea during the week of the Long Night Dance and begins to reali...

The Fireplug Is First Base: 2

By Betsy James, P. J. Petersen

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A small baseball player surprises his bigger teammates when he finally gets his chance at bat.

Natalie Underneath: 2

By Betsy James

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Natalie and her brother Thomas enjoy being underneath various things as they play enthusiastically with their patient father.

Dark Heart

By Betsy James

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Seventeen-year-old Kat's struggle to learn the ways of her dead mother's people in the hill country is complicated by her failure in the bear ceremony, a spiritual rite of passage, and her attracti...

Mary Ann

By Betsy James

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After her best friend Mary Ann moves away, Amy finds a praying mantis and names her Mary Ann.

Tadpoles

By Betsy James

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Molly likes her tadpoles better than her baby brother Davey but admires Davey's growth over a period of several months and compares it to the development of her tadpoles. Includes instructions for...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.