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Exclusive Spotlight: All Eyes on JIM! A Jerrold Connors Q&A on James Marshall
How do you write a picture book about a man who made picture books? A deep dive into the creation of the one and only JIM! (a.k.a. James Marshall).
New Shoes for Leo: Lauren Agra Deedy and Susan Gal in Conversation
Today, we talk with Lauren and Susan on the book, where it came from, its design, and how you develop a book with this kicker of a combo of art and heart.
The Rare Three-Man Interview: Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey R. Tabor Talk Metamorphosis with Papilio
From subverting the general expectations of what butterflies "should" look like to the delights of a true collaboration, join these three picture book creators as they explain how they work together.
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Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer – A Talk with Quartez Harris and Gordon C. James
Is Go Tell It our first picture book bio of James Baldwin? Not at this point (though it was when it was written). But trust me when I say that this is one of those books you'll be thinking about long after you put it down.
Free Piano (Not Haunted): A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Whitney Gardner
We're talking haunted synthesizers and Tiffany/Robin Sparkles in today cover reveal and interview!
Cover Reveal and Q&A: Dusti Bowling’s Latest – The Beat I Drum (Apr 2025)
The latest title in the Aven Green universe (The "Greeniverse"?) tackles Tourette's Syndrome and so much more. We reveal the cover and discuss the book with the author.
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Power to the Parasites… Power to the Parasites, Right On (Right On!) It’s a Chelsea L. Wood Interview
If you want to have a good time, invite a parasitologist onto your site. Chelsea Wood astounds and entrances, not simply in her new book, but in this interview as well (come for the tapeworms, stay for the lice video).
And, Too, the Fox: A Cover Reveal and Conversation with US Poet Laureate, Ada Limón
Today we talk with Ada Limón about her upcoming January release and reveal it cover while we're at it. We talk stichics and foxes.
Winter Light: An Aaron Becker Interview and Video Trailer Reveal!
Today, we are premiering Aaron's book trailer for his upcoming board book Winter Light. Before we do, however, I felt inclined to hear from the man himself about why exactly, precisely, minutely, he likes board books as much as he does.
In Which Betsy Is Rendered Speechless: Tanya Lee Stone and Gretchen Ellen Powers Remember Rosalind Franklin in Conversation
We talk to today with two creators about their latest STEM-related picture book bio. Along the way I am literally gobsmacked by the author's explanation as to why she wrote this book. See what happens!
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