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From Eames to I Dream of Jeannie: A Brian Won Interview About Horizontal Crocodile
It has a mid-century aesthetic and a hero with a body like a visual design tool. Today we're talking with the incredible Brian Won about his latest picture book and why it's a standout in the field.
Happy Infinity Day! The Official Big Book of Infinity Cover Reveal and Q&A
"...infinity isn't just about math, it's also about philosophy, religion, history, and physics (as in time an space)...It makes us question everything, from the smallest particle to the size of the universe."
Odysseus on the Brain? Let’s Talk to Gareth Hinds About His Own Odyssey!
Got kids hankering for more info on The Odyssey? We're talking with Gareth Hinds, who did a graphic novel version that you can always turn to. Now re-released, we talk about it today.
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Ferdinand Modernized: A Discussion with Pura Belpré Winner Abraham Matias About Ugo
A man of many talents, Abraham Matias joins us today to discuss painting with light, the playful process of puppeteering, and his art in the upcoming picture book Ugo.
The Queen of Unreliable Picture Book Narration: A Jess Hannigan Q&A About The Cow in the Dark at Night
"I’m using all of my characters in a similar way, as a tool to facilitate gasps and protests from readers." We talk with Jess Hannigan about her latest gasp-inducing title.
Boop! It’s a (Five Starred) Skeleton and Cat Q&A with Author/Illustrator Brandon James Scott
Consider it Halloween in July! Today we sit down with Brandon James Scott, creator of the FIVE starred title THE SKELETON AND THE CAT to get at the heart of this incredible friendship tale.
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“Born to brood. Forced to sparkle.” It’s a Goth Unicorn Cover Reveal and Q&A with Ashley Spires
Normally we do not pair the terms "Goth Unicorn" and "autobiographical" in the same sentence, but these are heady times. A dive into an upcoming graphic novel.
A “place of isolation” where you can feel safe: It’s a Loren Long The Boy and the Island Cover Reveal and Q&A
Loren Long discusses his upcoming 2027 release. The kind of tale that will both remind you of a hundred other picture books all at once, and yet stands entirely on its own.
Just in Time for Father’s Day! A Padres & Lowriders Conversation
It's almost Father's Day so we're celebrating in style. Check out this video interview with two fabulous creators with killer dad-related titles for your kids to enjoy.
Controlling How it Blooms and Bleeds: An Intensive Kyle Lukoff & Priscilla Tey Talk about The Vicious Cycle
I'll tell it to you straight. This discussion of an upcoming title reads more like an intensive course of picture book making than your average Q&A. And you get to read it for free, you lucky ducks!
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