“I’m proud that we dealt with the darkness of the Depression head-on in this book; I just wish it felt less timely.” A frank discussion of Passover, a beautiful children’s book, and the state of the world today.
Interrogating the Passover Guest: A Susan Kusel and Sean Rubin Interview
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An Unspeakable Interview: Talking with Carole Boston Weatherford About the Tulsa Race Massacre
January 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
“I do not think that young readers are too tender for tough topics.” I talk with Carole Boston Weatherford and Floyd Cooper about their nonfiction picture book on the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Animals Go Vroom! Cover Reveal and Interview with Ms. Abi Cushman
December 17, 2020 by
Today I interview author/illustrator Abi Cushman. Hope you like process! If ever you have found yourself curious about the process of integrating die-cuts into your art, wonder no longer . . .
Outside, Inside: The LeUyen Pham Interview and Trailer Reveal
December 15, 2020 by
I have the infinite pleasure of interviewing Ms. LeUyen Pham about her latest authored/illustrated picture book Outside, Inside, as well as premiering its trailer.
We’re Going on a Bear Island Hunt: Matthew Cordell Talks Grief and Hope and Bears
November 30, 2020 by
Matthew Cordell stops by to talk about his latest picture book BEAR ISLAND and to discuss the grief and hope that went into its creation.
Andreao and Elliotto Presento Sharko and Hippo: A Comic Interview
October 14, 2020 by
Two yuksters yuk it up. If you’re a fan of hijinks, the Marx Brothers, and general silliness, you’re probably not going to want to miss this illustrated interview between the creators of Shark & Hippo.
Above the Rim: An Interview with Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison
September 29, 2020 by
At a time when athletes take a stand by sitting or kneeling down, this biography of Elgin Baylor, the first NBA to boycott games, has rarely been so timely. I talk with its creators about the quiet man that effectively changed the sport of basketball.
Cover Reveal & Interview Extravaganza: Stroller Coaster, illustrated by Raúl the Third & Elaine Bay
September 15, 2020 by
Are you ready for a ride? Raúl the Third and Elaine Bay have illustrated the 2021 title Stroller Coaster, and set it in a town that’s, “equal parts El Paso and Boston with a bit of Toon town thrown in for a splash of impossibility.” Check out the cover and read an interview about creating a book for pint-sized speed demons.
Return of the Classics: An Interview with Don and Audrey Wood
September 14, 2020 by
“They’re not arguing. They’re writing.” Two classics by Don and Audrey Woods are out this year, remastered entirely. An unflinchingly honest look at publishing in the past, republishing today, and the logistics of remastering a beloved classic or two.
A Thousand Glass Flowers Is Never Enough: An Interview with Evan Turk
September 10, 2020 by
Early Renaissance feminism? Evan Turk delves deep in a talk about that precise topic, as well as informational fiction, Venice, glassblowing, and the art of using oil pastels and colored pencils on top of vivid watercolors.
Peter Brown Cover Reveal & Interview: Fred Gets Dressed
September 8, 2020 by
Think pink. Peter Brown premieres his latest picture book’s cover and talks at length with me about his process.
Deadpan, Page Turns, Storytelling & Digestion: An Interview with Adam Rex
September 3, 2020 by
Unlike most artists, Adam Rex alternates between writing & illustrating his own books and having others illustrate for him. After I saw two different 2020 titles, both equal in brilliance, I knew I had to ask the man a few questions.
Why Does He Draw Like He’s Running Out of Time? R. Sikoryak Discusses Constitution Illustrated
August 4, 2020 by
Who can draw a mean imitation of Bone, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Calvin & Hobbes, Garfield, Dog Man, and so many many more? Who harbors a deep-seated love of Muppet Babies? I interview R. Sikoryak about his latest, greatest, endeavor.
Prance Through Your Days Like Randy the Badly Drawn Horse: A Q&A with T.L McBeth
July 21, 2020 by
What kind of confidence does it take to get through this cruel cold world? I interview T.L. McBeth about his newest character : An overly self-confident horsey.
Our Favorite Day of the Year: A Talk with Iranian Illustrator Rahele Jomepour Bell
June 16, 2020 by
Intrigued by Rahele Jomepour Bell’s style, I interview her about the book Our Favorite Day of the Year and learn a bit more about what precisely is going on in the world of publishing both here and overseas.
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