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Tag: picture book author interviews

March 21, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Cover Reveal: This Book Is Banned – The Latest from Raj Haldar (With a Helpful Q&A for Spice)

"I hadn’t really thought about it specifically, but I guess by the time I was in middle school, I already had the formative understanding of censorship as a political tool to suppress different points of view."

February 23, 2023 by Betsy Bird

A Beautiful Safe Space: Getting Into the Humor and Delights of Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar with Mojdeh Hassani and Samira Iravani

Silly antics abound in this picture book, set in Iran. I interview the book's creators to talk about the fun and whimsy in Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar.

February 15, 2023 by Betsy Bird

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

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

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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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That Flag: An Interview with Tameka Fryer Brown

January 27, 2023 by Betsy Bird

A picture book about a young girl coming to understand what a Confederate flag means would be a tricky topic for anyone to tackle. Today I speak with Tameka Fryer Brown about writing such a book.

Fine Hats, Okay Hats, and Very Good Hats: An Interview with First Time Picture Book Author Emma Straub

January 19, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Today adult author Emma Straub joins us to discuss her first foray into the picture book world and the importance of having a household hat collection.

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

November 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird

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.

Shapes and Lines and Light: A Katie Yamasaki Interview

October 25, 2022 by Betsy Bird

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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