I was excited to meet graphic novelist Frederick Noland (all the way from Oakland, CA) at this year’s SPX, where he was premiering his stunning new portrait of a major cycling pioneer. As a fan of all things cycling, historical and comics, I reached out to Frederick to learn more: Me: Congratulations on MAJOR… Read more »
Getting To Know: Kidlit Authors
Getting to Know: Kimberly Shrack
The three signs Halloween is coming: Target puts out decorations in July; kids start to talk about costumes in September; and fun, but spooooky books release all fall. One super charming new title I was excited to discover is by author-illustrator Kimberly Shrack. I caught up with Kimberly to learn more: Me: Congratulations on… Read more »
Getting to Know: Amelia Bothe
As someone who went to art school without an illustration or children’s book program at the time (the Cooper Union in NYC) I’m always interested to discover book creators who came out of art schools today that do have such offerings. And wow, if 2024 MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) grad Amelia Bothe… Read more »
Getting to Know: Dr. Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum Staats
There seems to be a small genre forming of picture books about the intersection of fabric and spaceflight! I previously interviewed author Elise Matich about her fascinating book about Jean Wright, Sew Sister. Then there’s my own book, Almost Underwear. And now, to my excitement, astronaut Dr. Karen Nyberg has written a beautiful new… Read more »
Getting to Know: Katy S. Duffield
I’m always on the lookout for books that bring nature and animals to kids in new and captivating ways, so I was beyond excited to discover author Katy S. Duffield‘s new picture book. The cover alone makes it a must-have. I caught up with Katy to learn more: Me: Congratulations on WE ARE THE… Read more »
