The Nonfiction Detectives: An Interview with the Experts

Today I’m delighted to welcome two extraordinary picture book experts to our blog — Cathy Potter and Louise Capizzo. Cathy and Louise are the founders of The Nonfiction Detectives, an inspired blog where they discuss the best in children’s nonfiction books. I’ve enjoyed their blog for years, and I’m sure …

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GEORGE AND HIS SHADOW by Davide Cali and Serge Bloch

Here’s a quote from the back flap, “Davide Cali and Serge Bloch have created many books together for a variety of ages,… Although both Davide and Serge have created dozens of books without the other, the ones they create together are special— demonstrating a depth of emotion and an appreciation …

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Sculpting a Picture Book (& A Double Giveaway!)

I’ve wrestled with my fair share of picture book manuscripts. A “brilliant” idea at 9 a.m. that falls apart by noon. That wonderful first sentence that pops up while making coffee, only to fade to confusion an hour later in the shower. An entire book theme that carries through perfectly, …

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