If you follow the work of Matthew Cordell, you know he loves to sketch in ink. But what if that ink came from a multi-colored scented ballpoint pen? And what if the illustrations that came out of it formed an unexpected and heartwarming adventure that played with space and time? 102 is a special… Read more »
Getting To Know: Kidlit Authors
Getting to Know: Amanda West Lewis
I’m excited to be welcoming back author Amanda West Lewis (see previous interview about A PLANET IS A POEM), whose first graphic novel is about to release: Me: Congratulations on your touching new graphic novel, LOOKING AT THE SKY: How Dr. Janusz Korczak Fought for Children’s Rights (Kids Can Press, June, 2026). He’s an… Read more »
Getting to Know: Christy Hale
Bridges are one of those subjects that may sound dry, but to structure geeks like me, are endlessly fascinating. When I learned author-illustrator Christy Hale was working on a picture book about all things that connected spaces, I knew I wanted to learn more: Me: Congratulations on your illuminating new picture book, REACHING ACROSS… Read more »
Getting to Know: Leland Melvin
Twice last year I had the honor of appearing with author/astronaut Leland Melvin (at Scrawl Books and the Gaithersburg Book Festival) when his fun graphic novel Space Chasers came out. Luckily the adventures didn’t end there, because book 2 just blasted off! We’ll be talking about it at the Gaithersburg Book Fest again this… Read more »
Getting to Know: Kerry O’Malley Cerra
It’s always a pleasure discovering kindred spirits – fans of space history trying to bring interesting, but not as well known, stories to young readers. When I learned author Kerry O’Malley Cerra was writing about just such a topic, I knew I had to learn more: Me: Congratulations on your fascinating new picture book,… Read more »
