We’re just in time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Roxanne Troup and Jennifer Doehring. They have a beautiful new picture book, Happy Birthday America,
Category: Book Reviews
Ooh! Ahhh! Whoaa! Interview and Giveaway with Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal, the AWEsomely Creative Team Behind AWE!
Yes, the title of this post borrows from this gloriously AWEsome picture book (published March 3, 2026 by Scholastic Press), but I totally couldn’t resist! Both a visual treat (thank you, Susan) and an inspiring read (thank you, Chana), what makes AWE! vault into being one of the best picture books I’ve ever read is how the words and pictures meld together to create a memorable, soul stirring, heart lifting experience.
Interview with #Kidlit Coauthor of Unbreakable – Jolene Gutiérrez
Storytelling unites generations, preserves culture, and shares the human experience. It can connect us to the past in the hope of a better future. This
When Narration and Puzzles Intertwine: Creating Storified Puzzle Books
Guest Post by Derek Reid I’ve always dealt in the truth and glory of the real universe. When I was five or six years old,
Picture Book Review: In The World of Whales
In The World of Whales, written by Michelle Cusolito and illustrated by Jessica Lanan, was published by Neal Porter books on June 17, 2025. Upon
I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This
I WISH I DIDN’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS was written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin, a Russian-born American author and an artist of many
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