Today I am pleased to announce that we are providing exclusive interview/first look/cover reveal for ARMADILLO ANTICS, by Michael Sampson, illustrated by Argentinian artist Nathalie Beauvois.
Interview for the Year 2022: Bryan Collier Discusses Music Is a Rainbow
October 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Bryan Collier stops by to discuss a 2022 book that owes much of its existence to (amongst other things) Quincy Jones, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou. Come see why!
Hello, Star. A Talk With Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
October 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
“Reading children’s literature — even if they don’t have children — can keep adults connected to their childhood in a way that fosters empathy and understanding.” Today I talk with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic about her latest picture book title HELLO, STAR.
Mr. Watson’s Chickens: A Highly Illustrated Back and Forth Interview Between Jarrett Dapier and Andrea Tsurumi
September 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Today illustrator Andrea Tsurumi engaged author Jarrett Dapier in conversation. She then put it all together in this marvelous, complex, witty and highly illustrated sequence. Enjoy!
Saving American Beach: An Interview with Author Heidi Tyline King
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Our shelves are fairly empty of books about Black environmentalists. Heidi Tyline King brings to life the story of a woman who fought tirelessly for what she loved and believed in.
A True Wonder: Talking With Kirsten Larson About Wonder Woman’s Real Origins
September 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
What do we owe Wonder Woman? Where did she come from? Author Kirsten Larson joins me today to discuss the true origin story of the Wonder Woman character and her cultural impact as well.
Beautifully Me: A Talk With Nabela Noor
September 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nabela Noor joins us today in a discussion of body positivity and her new book BEAUTIFULLY ME.
NINA: A STORY OF NINA SIMONE – An Interview with Author Traci N. Todd
September 14, 2021 by
Today I talk with author Traci N. Todd to discuss her new picture book biography of Nina Simone and the art of reducing a life to its essentials.
NIKI NAKAYAMA: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites – An Interview with Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak
August 24, 2021 by
Sometimes infuriating attitudes towards women make for great picture book biographies. I interview Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak about their new picture book bio, NIKI NAKAYAMA and why she kicks butt and takes names.
Flowers Are Pretty…Weird! A Talk with Rosemary Mosco About Those Flowers You Wouldn’t Invite to a Dinner Party
July 13, 2021 by
Not content to muck with people’s perceptions of butterflies, Rosemary Mosco returns to discuss her latest book and why venus flytraps didn’t make the cut.
I Am Smoke: A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Author Henry L. Herz
July 8, 2021 by
Stand aside, water cycle! There’s a new cycle in town and it’s darn smoky. I speak with author Henry L. Herz about his upcoming title I AM SMOKE.
It Fell From the Sky: An Interview with The Fan Brothers
June 15, 2021 by
“I feel like our two most recent books both have a bit of resonance with the pandemic.” I talk with Eric & Terry Fan about their latest book, its antecedents, and maybe its larger implications too.
Celebrating the Librarians That Work So Very Hard: A Dear Librarian Interview with Lydia Sigwarth
June 8, 2021 by
While talking to author Lydia Sigwarth of the new book DEAR LIBRARIAN we read four submissions from people who think that their librarian is the best.
Trailer Reveal & Interview: A Peek at Derek Desierto’s ODDBIRD
May 13, 2021 by
I discuss the new picture book Oddbird with its creator Derek Desierto and premiere the book trailer.
This Very Tree: A Talk with Sean Rubin About the Survivor Tree in NYC
April 28, 2021 by
Three books about the survivor tree of NYC are out in 2021. I discuss with Sean Rubin how his book, This Very Tree, relates to the nature of trauma and trauma recovery.
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