What would you do if you had the chance to live forever? Would you take it? Natalie Babbitt has had readers pondering this question since the release of her beloved novel TUCK EVERLASTING in 1975. I was lucky enough to meet Natalie Babbitt more than 15 years ago and have her sign my copy…. Read more »
Getting To Know: Kidlit Authors
Getting to Know: Melissa Stewart
Melissa Stewart is a prolific non-fiction author who has written on topics ranging from Feathers to Whale Falls. But if there’s one thing that all her subjects have in common it’s…atoms. And now, I was excited to learn, she has a book about that too! I caught up with Melissa to learn more: Me:… Read more »
Getting to Know: Claudia Rueda
If you’ve seen any of my books, you’ll notice I like cute characters (at least, I hope they’re cute). But Rover, Beep and Speck have nothing on this new gang in town! I caught up with author-illustrator Claudia Rueda to learn more: Me: Congratulations on your whimsical new picture book MEET THE SMUSHKINS (Candlewick… Read more »
Getting to Know: Brian Lies
I have a special place for picture books that incorporate art history in interesting ways. But just when I thought I couldn’t be surprised anymore, along comes a new addition to the genre that really took some new turns. I caught up with author-illustrator Brian Lies (best known for his Caldecott Honor Book, THE… Read more »
Getting to Know: Audrey Helen Weber
The seasons are their own kind of art, and they also inspire art. Books about the seasons will never grow old, especially in the able hands of creators like Audrey Helen Weber, whose new book just released. I caught up with Aud to learn more: Me: Congratulations on your evocative new picture book, YEAR… Read more »
