I’ve loved Cynthia Harmony’s books since her lyrical debut, Mi Ciudad Sings, released in 2022. I’m thrilled that Cynthia has two new books out this year: Apapacho Love (illustrated by Erika Meza, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Macmillan) and Forest en Familia (illustrated by Renata Galindo, published by Yosemite …
Sometimes, there’s that person in your life who just gets you. Your BFF. Your bestie. Your boo. Maybe they’re someone you’ve known forever. Maybe you’ve only just met. You might love them platonically. Or romantically. They might live close by. Or far away. Eliza Wheeler and I — with some …
So. I’ll start with the truth. I’m not a dog person. I’m not fond of barking. And jumping and growling. And, after I was bitten by a German Shepherd, I liked dogs even less. They sort of scare me. Not YOUR dog, of course. I’m sure your dog is lovely. …
All effective picture books have some amount of heart. Something in their story that connects with readers — whether they are four or 94 — and makes them think: “Oh! I’ve felt like that. I understand.” My favorite picture books have lots of heart. They tell stories that inspire lots …