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Liminal: An Every Space (Conversation) Between Naseem Hrab and John Martz
Often authors and illustrators are kept separate during the process of making a picture book. Today, we bring you an argument for collaboration in the form of a guest interview.
Review of the Day: The Muéganos by Jaque Jours
Jours adeptly takes an incredibly silly idea and manages to make it poignant and universal in one fell swoop. This is a story about breaking a family apart, but in the best way possible.
Accessing a “powerful lens beyond the dominant Anglophone market.” Discover USBBY with President Susan Polos
Susan and I have an honest discussion about the necessity of, and challenges facing, international books for children on the American market today.
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It’s a Belgian Cover Reveal Day! A Talk with Leo Timmers About Kiki & Me
Today I reveal the cover of one of the truly great picture books of 2026. I also get to talk to Leo Timmers and ask him about his painting process (something I've wondered about for years).
The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan – Get Yer Excerpt and Q&A Right Here (Not Necessarily In That Order)
Jasmine Warga has always specialized in giving voice to the voiceless. We discuss her latest (and most adorable) title to date and even feature an excerpt for your perusal.
It’s Our 400th Episode! Fuse 8 n’ Kate Welcomes Colby Sharp and Travis Jonker from The Yarn to Discuss The Invention of Hugo Cabret
What truly makes a picture book? If a Caldecott committee deems it so, is that enough? We asked our guests for a "big book" and they delivered! We discuss daylight savings, whether this book is scifi, and someone at some point says "Well, I'M ON MY TOES!" with great vavoom.
Your Jon Klassen, or, What’s Up With All the Board Books?
We talk today with the often imitated (and never replicated) Jon Klassen about why, precisely, he's been so drawn to the board book form recently (and what it has to give).
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