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Tag: illustrator interviews

May 2, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Interview: Stephanie Rodriguez Talks Bronx, 00s Nostalgia, and More in Doodles from the Boogie Down

How do you fictionalize your own history while also making it pertinent and interesting to kids? Today we're talking with debut comic creator Stephanie Rodriguez about walking that line.

April 22, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Happy Earth Day! A Talk with Illustrator Debra Frasier About THIS IS THE PLANET WHERE I LIVE

To celebrate Earth Day we're talking with Debra Frasier about cut paper, ageism in creative industries, and creating work in a pandemic world.

April 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird

The Bees of Notre Dame: A Dual Interview with Meghan P. Browne and E.B. Goodale

omorrow (April 15th) marks the anniversary of the first that ripped through Notre Dame four years ago. Today, we're looking at a picture book that highlights one of its success stories.

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Don’t Take a Pass On This One. A Talk with Susanna Reich and Raúl Colon on Pass the Baby and Cover Reveal

April 7, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Cute baby alert! Come for a cover reveal of one of the sweetest little picture books you'll ever be lucky enough to see. Stay for the interview with the creators.

Faced with a Parenting Dilemma? Write a Book About It! Jacob Grant Comes By to Talk About NO FAIR

March 29, 2023 by Betsy Bird

It's the cry of every toddler. The call of indignation that demands justice in a cold cruel world. We're talking fairness with Jacob Grant today and why it makes for perfect picture book plots.

A First Time for Everything: Dan Santat Discusses His Graphic Memoir, How Memories Change, and the Best Flavor of Fanta

February 21, 2023 by Betsy Bird

If I'm jumping on the bandwagon with this book then it's only because it's so doggone good. Today I talk with Dan about memoirs, changing mores, and graphic novels. In short, all good things.

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Shared Rituals and Easter Sugar Lambs: A Dual Interview About My Baba’s Garden Dual with Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith

February 15, 2023 by Betsy Bird

The team that brought us the award-winning I TALK LIKE A RIVER returns with another beautiful picture book based on memories.

Twin Stars, One Light: A Fire of Stars Dual Interview with Kirsten Larson and Katherine Roy

February 14, 2023 by Betsy Bird

With four starred reviews (and counting) to its name, today I talk about The Fire of Stars with its creators and learn just how difficult this sophisticated picture book bio was to create.

“… A relationship of reciprocity with the Earth.” Diana Sudyka Discusses Her New Picture Book, Little Land

February 8, 2023 by Betsy Bird

The connections between life and land central to the past, present, and future of our planet come to life in Diana Sudyka's upcoming Little Land. Today she discusses her process and technique.

Abecedarian Movement and Dance: A Q&A with Corinna Luyken About ABC and You and Me!

February 7, 2023 by Betsy Bird

How does someone go out and make an original alphabet book? I sit down with the accomplished Corinna Luyken to talk about her ideas, how she changes her illustration style, and the importance of movement for kids.

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