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Tag: illustrator interviews

January 24, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Dropping the Dual Interview Bomb: Steve Sheinkin and Nick Bertozzi Discuss Their Graphic Novel Adaptation

It's true. Steve Sheinkin's BOMB has been adapted into a graphic novel format thanks to the illustrative stylings of one Nick Bertozzi. Today I talk to them both.

November 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird

The Yellow Áo Dài : A Talk with Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan

Picture book creators Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan join us to discuss their upcoming picture book release, and why Vietnamese representation is something we need to see more.

October 25, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Shapes and Lines and Light: A Katie Yamasaki Interview

Imagine you're a children's author/illustrator and you grow up with a famous grandfather. At what point do you write a picture book biography of him? I talk with Katie Yamasaki about that very issue, and her latest, magnificent book.

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Dogs and Breaking Into Comics: An Interview with Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn About P.A.W.S.

October 19, 2022 by Betsy Bird

A deep dive with two comic creators about a series that might well give Baby-sitters Club a run for its money.

Stinky Cheese Man Turns 30! Scieszka! Smith! Creators Tell All

October 12, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Do you know the story of the creation of The Stinky Cheese Man? Maybe you do, maybe you don't, but you won't be able to get the truest truth unless you hear it straight from the horses' mouths.

Giving Me Gruff: A Jon Klassen/Mac Barnett Interview About Their Latest Goat-Related Venture

October 5, 2022 by Betsy Bird

If you like goats and you like Jon Klassen/Mac Barnett, this is the interview for you. We talk about why this fairy tale is more modern in its construction, who the true main character is, and more.

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Freedom and Glory: An Interview with The Story of Ukraine creators Olena Kharchenko, Michael Sampson and Polina Doroshenko

September 22, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Coming in December, a book on Ukraine's national anthem and how it applies to their current straits today. I interview authors and illustrator about this exciting upcoming release.

Meanwhile . . . A Leviathan-Sized Jason Shiga Interview

August 23, 2022 by Betsy Bird

After more than a decade of admiring his work I finally interview Jason Shiga. We talk feudal Japan, books with three spines, Legend of Zelda, and more.

Your Favorite Gator Aide: An Interview with John Patrick Green About Investigators

August 16, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Today I interview the fella behind the InvestiGators series. Why? Because right now its fandom is growing by leaps and bounds, so get in on it fast!

Supper Time! A Delicious “How To Eat a Book” Trailer Reveal and Interview

August 11, 2022 by Betsy Bird

What's yummier than a book trailer reveal? An interview with its creators of course. Open wide and take a big bite out of today's talk.

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