I couldn’t be more thrilled today to help my friend and critique partner Kelly Conroy celebrate the book birthday for her debut, YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING, illustrated by Abigail Hookham and published by Tiger Tales/Penguin Random House! Kelly and I met in 2019 when we (along with another CP and …
I had the great good fortune to attend Minh Lê’s author event at my local library last week. Ever since I read Minh and Dan’s first collaboration, the APALA award-winning DRAWN TOGETHER, I’ve admired his ability to tell a story in just a few words. Total number of words in …
Today on the blog, I am absolutely honored to interview author Danielle Sharkan about her gorgeous, timely, and important book, SHARING SHALOM, illustrated by Selina Alko. It releases on Sept. 17th with Holiday House. The story is about a little girl who is very proud of her Jewish identity, customs and …
Okay, before I say ANYTHING, can we just look at this GORGEOUS cover??? I mean, seriously?? I think Renata Liwksa is an incredible illustrator… But EQUALLY incredible is author Kelsey E. Gross who wrote the GORGEOUS words for this GORGEOUS book (I think the word of the day may be …
From the publisher’s description: From internationally renowned, award-winning artist Edel Rodriguez comes The Mango Tree, an enchanting wordless picture book and a moving, fantastical take on his childhood experience as an immigrant. In a quiet village on a small island, two boys spend their days in a mango tree. High above the rest …
The first picture book I pick up is rarely nonfiction, whether science, history, biography, nature, whatever. But when I DO pick up a nonfiction picture book, I am usually fascinated. Which kind of makes sense. In high school I avoided classes like history and science because I thought they were …
I always say that Creatives are extremely brave. To share one’s work is such a vulnerable thing to do and I am proud of and applaud every single one of us for doing it. That might be why I adored this book so much. How Dreadful!, by Claire Lebourg and …
The best picture books often accomplish a lot of things. They can: But, as picture book creators know, doing some or all of these things in 32 pages and a limited number of words is difficult. Where should the focus be? What’s the right balance? How do all these elements …
I’m very excited to welcome to Picture Book Builders one of the most generous and kind-hearted people in the KidLit Community! Vivian Kirkfield has supported me and so many others on our journeys, whether it be by hosting cover reveals or book birthdays on her amazing blog, offering inspiration and …
Publisher’s book description: With a pinch of hope and a dash of zing, we can do anything! The bakerinas are hard at work creating holiday goodies for kids around the world when a blizzard whips up trouble. Will the bakerinas deliver their treats in time? With enchanting illustrations and charming …