MORE 'ILLUSTRATOR-INTERVIEWS' POSTS
Today, Elisha talks with us a bit about his latest title, as well as its debt to Where the Wild Things Are, PLUS he has a very nice rant about respecting children's art, and he also confesses which book did him in "in the best way".
After reading today's book I realized that it's showing kids that just because someone's name is on a book, they're just one of a large group of people, all working in tandem to make it the best possible literary experience. Naturally, questions abound.
"How do I acknowledge the harm without letting it dominate the story or overshadow the light? How can I stay truthful about the past while keeping the focus on queer joy?" Learn the answers to these questions in this glorious cover reveal and Q&A.
"Risk is so much easier when you're not fretting the outcome." Today we talk mistakes, art, and the life of an influential man with the creators of a new picture book bio.
From house hunting to simple picture books to creating large groups of characters, Claudia details the process that led to her latest series (and why it's so delightful).
"I really wanted to do a story about people playing across abilities – the way my kids and their friends play. Deal with the logistics later, the first step is the imagination. Adventuring for the sake of adventure." We talk with Howie Shia.
For the Inevitable Tough Moments: A Talk with Kevin Maillard and Rafael López about And They Walk On
"Death is very confusing to the living, and stories can help us navigate the strange displacement in the wake of bereavement." A talk about a necessary book for a modern age.
Memory and nostalgia in a Hmong home in St. Paul fuels this enticing picture book. I talk with the creators to learn more about nostalgia and the role architecture plays in our memories.
Do you want the original Dog Man, chock full of authentic Aztec myths and a healthy dose of humor? Then are you in luck today!
"I was gobsmacked by the new research of awe—how it can change the way you think and feel, lessening our anxieties and making us more generous and kind. And I knew I had to write a book for kids..."