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The Art of Production in the work of Arnold Lobel

When I visited The Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Minnesota, I was struck, inspired, surprised, and overjoyed, by many things. Seeing artwork created by iconic illustrators was incredible. The subject of my post today was one of the most overwhelming discoveries that I made and I …
Franz’s Phantasmagorical Machine GIVEAWAY, plus a chat with Beth Anderson
Who couldn’t use a hug?
We Are All Connected (+a giveaway)
HIDDEN ANIMAL COLORS by Jane Park + GIVEAWAY!
LION NEEDS A SHOT- Birthday and Interview with Hyewon Yum (+ a Giveaway!)
Picture Book Pals Share Picture Book Recs

Oh, readers. Today is pretty special. I asked three picture book writing friends to tell us–in less than 100 words!–about one of their favorite picture books of 2022. Let’s give it up for Jean Reidy, Meg Fleming, and Anika Denise! _______________________________________________________ First, we have Jean Reidy. The book she chose …
TOGETHER WE RIDE by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita

Pictured above is the newest addition to our classroom library: TOGETHER WE RIDE by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita (Chronicle). Yes, I know it’s an empty book stand. But that’s just because ever since it arrived, the book has been passed from one marker-stained set of hands to the next, …
Welcome debut authors of CINDERELLIOT – A Scrumptious Fairytale, Mark Ceilley & Rachel Smoka-Richardson!

I absolutely love introducing debut authors, and today I get to bring in not one, but TWO. Co-authors Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson, with the help of illustrator Stephanie Laberis, have brought to life a bright, snappy twist on the Cinderella story, CINDERELLIOT – A Scrumptious Fairytale (Running Press Kids). …