Picture Book Look

Ep150 Wish in a Tree with Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

There simply wasn't enough time to get it all in with the one and only Lynda Mullaly Hunt but we really tried! We chatted about her debut picture book, Wish in a Tree and her unique writing process, every minute of this conversation was simply delightful. Known for her emotionally rich middle-grade novels like One for the Murphys and Fish in a Tree, Lynda brings her signature warmth and insight to the world of picture books — and the result is pure magic.

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Ep149 I Worked Hard on That! with Robyn Wall and Celia Lee

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:03:17 +0000

We couldn't think of a more perfect way to end our season than with this wonderful conversation with Robyn Wall and Celia Lee! Robyn's latest book, I Worked Hard on That! is such a fun, satisfying read and A.N. Kang's art is the perfect complement!

Learn more about Robyn here:

website: https://robynjwall.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynjwall/

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Ep148 Love is Here With You with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Kaylan Adair

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:54:04 +0000

We are so delighted to bring you this beautiful book and an equally beautiful conversation with author Jyoti Rajan Gopal and editor Kaylan Adair for Love is Here with You. The words and art are magical!

Learn more about Jyoti here:

website: https://www.jyotirajangopal.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyotirgopal/

Learn more about illustrator Nabi. H. Ali here:

website: https://www.nabihaider.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nabihaiderali/

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Ep147 Special Episode: Share the Magic Foundation with Malcolm Mitchell

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:43:10 +0000

The season of giving is upon us and we are delighted to bring you this special episode highlighting the Share the Magic Foundation with the magnificent Malcolm Mitchell!

Share the Magic Foundation is dedicated to transforming children's lives through literacy, via in-school, virtual, and Community Partner programs. They aim to aim to increase access to print, improve reading interest, and enhance reading skills.

Learn more here:

https://readwithmalcolm.com/

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Ep146 Turkey vs. Santa with Todd Tarpley and Deirdre Jones

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:21:42 +0000

We found the perfect book for those who don't want to celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving and those who start celebrating Christmas on November 1! Turkey vs. Santa written by Todd Tarpley and illustrated by Giovanni Abeille is the fun new holiday book you'll be reading year after year! We enjoyed chatting with Todd and editor, Deirdre Jones about the book's journey!

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Ep145 She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist with Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Julie Bliven

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:11:57 +0000

There's something special about picture book biographies that are clever, smart, and beautifully crafted and She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist written by Heidi E.Y. Stemple and illustrated by Emily Paik is one such book! We got tot chat with Heidi and her editor, the incredible Julie Bliven about the journey of this stellar biography.

Learn more about Heidi here:

website: https://www.heidieystemple.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidieys/

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Ep144 Bella Ballerina with Sharon M. Draper

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:25:00 +0000

The absolutely delightful and talented Sharon M. Draper has written her first picture book and we loved chatting with her about the process from start to finish. Don't miss this episode!

Learn more about Sharon here:

Website: https://www.sharondraper.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmdraper/

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Ep143 Cookie Time with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:29:14 +0000

We loved our chat with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley about their new book, Cookie Time! Time travel, multi-generational, and cookies- this book has it all!

Learn more about Jessie here:

website: https://www.jessiesima.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessie_sima/

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Ep142 Proper Badger Would Never! with Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr., and Claire Tattersfield

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:39:40 +0000

Stop what you're doing and listen to this episode and then go read this book! Proper Badger Would Never! with author Lauren Glattly, illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr., and editor Claire Tattersfield isn't to be missed!

Learn more about Lauren here:

website: http://www.laurenglattly.com/

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Learn more about Rob here:

website: https://www.robsayart.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsayart/

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Ep141 Picture Book Picks: Self-Care Month

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:20:39 +0000

We're back with some more picture book picks! We couldn't let self care month pass without pointing out these great books!

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Ep140 Missy Wants a Mammoth with Pam Vaughan, Ariel Landy, Alison Weiss, and Brent Taylor

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0000

It was a full house for this interview and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way! Don't miss the behind-the-scenes happenings about sweet, spunky Missy and her strong desire for a pet mammoth. We loved chatting with Pam Vaughan (author), Ariel Landy (illustrator), Alison Weiss (editor), and Brent Taylor (agent) about Missy Wants a Mammoth.

Learn more about Pam here:

Website: https://www.pamvaughanauthor.com/books

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamvau/

Learn more about Ariel here:

Website: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/ariel-landy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellandyart/

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Ep139 Shake it Off with Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:21:53 +0000

Wow! Wow! Wow! Feeling all the feels with this interview! We left this chat inspired and enlightened and oh so grateful we live in a world where there is a Vanessa Brantley-Newton! You'll want to listen to this episode more than once!

Learn more about Vanessa here:

Website: https://www.vanessabrantleynewton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VANESSABRANTLEYNEWTON

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Ep138 The Quacken with Justin Colón and Kendra Levin

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:28:01 +0000

If you are looking for the perfect summer read to add to your picture book pile then look no further! The Quacken will satisfy all and we loved chatting with author Justin Colón and editor Kendra Levin!

Learn more about Justin here:

Website: https://justincolonbooks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinryancolon/

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Ep137 Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom with Cate Berry

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:20:00 +0000

Oh my hedgehogs! You will not want to miss this masterclass of an episode with the delightful and brilliant Cate Berry!

Find out more about Cate here: https://cateberry.com/

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Ep136 Fighting With Love: The Legacy of John Lewis with Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome, and Paula Wiseman

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:56:16 +0000

Wow- you will not want to miss this incredible conversation with Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome, and editor Paula Wiseman about the making of Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis and you will not want to miss this biography either!

***Find out more about Lesa here:

Website: https://www.lesaclineransome.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lclineransome/

***Find out more about James here:

Website: https://jamesransome.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jransomillustr/

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Ep135 Picture Book Picks: Pride Month

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:19:57 +0000

It's Pride month! We have some great mentor texts for your around this month's theme and we can't wait for you to check them out! Pride is important all year long - we see you, we love you, we support you!

Kirsti's Picks:

Silly: Bunnybear by Andrea J. Loney and Carmen Saldaña

Rhyme: Love in the Wild by Katy Tanis

Nonfiction: Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders and Steven Salerno

Unique Structure: Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian and Mike Curato

Illustrations: Pride Puppy by Robin Stevenson and Julie McGlaughlin

Kim's Picks:

Silly: Leo and the Pink Marker by Mariyka Foster

Rhyme: Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty and David Roberts

Nonfiction: Strong by Rob Kearney and Eric Rosswood and Nidhi Chanani

Unique Structure: The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish by Lil Miss Hot Mess and Olga de Dios Ruiz

Illustrations: The Wishing Flower by A.J. Irving and Kip Alizadeh

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Ep134 Becoming Blue with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:09:58 +0000

Join us for this delightful conversation with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung and get the behind the scenes details about their engaging and important book, Becoming Blue.

***Find out more about Ellen here:

Website: https://www.ellentarlow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarlowellen/

***Find out more about Julien here:

Website: https://www.julienchung.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julienchungdesigns/

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Ep133 Picture Book Picks: Mental Health Awareness Month

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000

We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you around this month's theme: Mental Health Awareness. Listen to the episode to see why we made our picks!

Kim's Picks:

Unique Structure: A Whale of a Mistake by Ioana Hobai

Illustrations: Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero

Silly: I am STUCK by Julia Mills

Rhyme: Even Superheroes Make Mistakes by Shelly Becker and Eda Kaban

Non-Fiction: The Girl Who Figured it Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming and Ironman World Champion by Minda Dentler and illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin

Kirsti's Picks:

Silly: Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero

Rhyme: Like a Girl by Lori Degman & Mara Penny

Non-fiction: A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott

Unique structure: The Whatifs by Emily Kilgore & Zoe Persico

Illustrations: After the Fall by Dan Santat

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Ep132 Dancing Through Space with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:27:41 +0000

We can't wait for you to hear our conversation with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory about this star of a biography that shines a light on the first Black woman in space! Don't miss Dancing Through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights!

***Find out more about Lydia here:

Website: http://www.lydialukidis.com/

Instagram: @cosmiclydia7

***Find out more about Sawyer here:

Website: https://www.sawyer.cloud/

Instagram:@sawyercloud01

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Ep131 Picture Book Picks: Poetry Month

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:30:00 +0000

We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you all around the theme of poetry! Listen to the episode to see why we made our picks!

Kim's Picks:

Nonfiction: A Stone is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth, illustrated by Marc Martin

Silly: Animals in Pants: A Poetry Picture Book by Suzy Levinson, illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell

Structure: Body Music: Poems About the Noises Your Body Makes by Jane Yolk & Ryan G. Van Cleave illustrated by Luis San Vicente

Illustrations: Harlem at Four by Dr. Michael Datcher, illustrated by Frank Morrison

Rhyme: Cool Off and Ride: A Trolley Trip to Beat the Heat by Claudia Friddell, illustrated by Jenn Harney

Kirsti's Picks:

Silly: Animals in Pants: A Poetry Picture Book Hardcover by Suzy Levinson and Kevin Howdeshell & Kristen Howdeshell

Rhyme: Yuck, You Suck!: Poems about Animals That Sip, Slurp, Suck Heidi E. Y. Stemple and Jane Yolen, Eugenia Nobati

Non-fiction: There Was a Party for Langston:King O Letters by Jason Reynolds , Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator)

Unique Structure: Poetree Shauna LaVoy Reynolds, illos by Shahrzad Maydani

Illustrations: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, art Vivian Mineker

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Ep130 Small Things Mended with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and Lauri Hornik

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:49:46 +0000

You won't want to miss this conversation! We loved chatting with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and editor Lauri Hornik about the special project that became this beautiful book, Small Things Mended.

***Find out more about Casey here:

Website: https://www.caseywrobinson.com/

Instagram: @cwrobinson https://www.instagram.com/cwrobinson/

***Find out more about Nancy here:

Website: https://www.nancywhitesides.com/

Instagram: @nancyillustrator

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Ep129 Picture Book Picks: Women's History Month

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:28:08 +0000

We're excited to bring you a new monthly feature on the Picture Book Look podcast- Picture Book Picks! Each month, Kim and Kirsti will each choose 5 books within a theme and share what they love about them and why they make great mentor texts. This month is Women's History Month so the theme is Women- women authors, women illustrators, or both!

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Ep128 The Reflection in Me with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:32:34 +0000

We hope you love listening to this episode as much as we did recording it! Enjoy this special conversation with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds about their beautiful new book, The Reflection in Me.

***Find out more about Marc here:

Website: https://www.marccolagiovanni.com/

Instagram: @marccolagiovanni

***Find out more about Peter here:

Website: https://www.peterhreynolds.com/

Instagram: @peterhreynolds

Animated version of The Reflection in Me: https://youtu.be/7KMM387HNQk?feature=shared

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Ep127 Conversations with Kim & Kirsti: Agenting

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:31:28 +0000

Today we are talking all things agenting! We hope you find this episode helpful as you follow your writing journey!

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Ep126 Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and Jessica Garrison

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:20:33 +0000

We are thrilled to be back with our first interview of 2024! Please enjoy our chat with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and editor Jessica Garrison about their beautifully written and illustrated story, Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion.

***Find out more about Shannon here:

Website: https://www.shannonstocker.com/

Instagram: @shannonstocker_

***Find out more about Devon here:

Website: https://www.devonholzwarth.com/

Instagram: @devonholzwarth

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Ep125 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Ramping Up Your New Year

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:41:11 +0000

Did you miss us? We're back! Not exactly like before but more than we were in 2023. We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2024 - our conversation about how to ramp up 2024 and make this year fabulous!

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Ep124 Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:36:59 +0000

Our hearts are alive with the sound of picture book creators making magical stories for our heart! We loved chatting with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas about this beautiful biography about the iconic Julie Andrews!

***Find out more about Julie here:

Website: https://juliehedlund.com/

Twitter: @JulieFHedlund

Instagram:@juliefhedlund

12 x 12 Writing Challenge: https://www.12x12challenge.com/

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Ep123 The Monster Mac and Cheese Party with Todd Parr

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:08:43 +0000

Join us for this wonderful conversation with the one and only Todd Parr as we chat about his latest book, The Monster Mac and Cheese Party!

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Website: https://www.toddparr.com/

Instagram: @toddparr

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Ep122 Smarty Ants with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:32:02 +0000

Join us to get a behind-the-scenes look with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones about Smarty Ants.

***Find out more about Kirsti here:

Website: http://www.kirsticall.com/

Twitter: @kirsticall

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***Find out more about Erin here:

Website: http://erintaylorillustrator.com/

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Ep121 Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:08:13 +0000

Join us for this beautiful and important conversation with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney, about Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator.

***Find out more about Meeg here:

Website: https://www.meegpincus.com/

***Find out more about Meridth here:

Website: https://www.meridthsayshello.com/

Twitter: @HelloMeridth

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Ep120 Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Thomas S. Meacham

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:30:00 +0000

We're back with this fun chat with Cathy Stefanec Ogren and Lesley Breen to get all the behind the scenes details about their new book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham.

***Find out more about Cathy here:

Website: https://www.cathystefanecogren.com/

Instagram: @cathyo.likes

Twitter: @cathysogren

***Find out more about Lesley here:

Website: https://www.lesleybreenwithrow.com/

Instagram: @lesleybreenillustration

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Ep119 See You Soon

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

After much deliberation, we've decided to take a step back from releasing weekly episodes in order to have a bit more time to dedicate to our own writing. But this is not goodbye- just, see you soon. We'll be back periodically to drop new interviews so be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode when it releases! Thank you so much to our dedicated listeners! We are so grateful and honored you shared your precious time with us!

See you SOON!

Don't forget! Kirsti is starting her own podcast, Coaching for Creatives with Kirsti! Check out the first episode here: https://www.redcircle.com/shows/82c42128-fdd4-47ab-a7f2-f9afdf5f2929

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Ep117 You So Black with Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., London Ladd, and Denene Millner

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Listen to this week's episode and hear all of the amazing work that went into the making of You So Black, written by Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd, and edited by Denene Millner.

***Find out more about Theresa here:

Website: https://www.thasongbird.com/

Instagram: @thasongbird

***Find out more about London here:

Website: https://www.londonladd.com/

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Ep116 Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach with Kim Chaffee, Alexandra Badiu, and Kayla Tostevin

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

This week we chat with our own Kim Chaffee, illustrator Alexandra Badiu and editor Kayla Tostevin about the journey behind the pb bio, Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach.

***Find out more about Kim here:

Website: www.kimchaffee.com

Twitter: @kim_chaffee

Instagram: @kchaffeebooks

***Find out more about Alexandra here:

Website: https://www.alexandrabadiu.com/

Instagram: @alexandrabadiu https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabadiu/

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Ep115 The End with John Bray and Josh Cleland

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:30:00 +0000

We love this clever book so much! Don't miss our conversation with John Bray and Josh Cleland about their book, The End.

***Find out more about John here:

Website: https://www.johnbraybooks.com/

Twitter: @jhnrbry

Instagram: @jhnrbry

***Find out more about Josh here:

Website: https://joshcleland.com/

Twitter: @JoshCleland

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Ep114 Mendel’s Hanukkah Mess Up with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Join us for a delightful conversation with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich as we learn about the journey of Mendal’s Hanukkah Mess Up!

***Find out more about Chana here:

Website: https://chanastiefel.com/

Twitter: @chanastiefel

Instagram: @chanastiefel

Larry’s Blog: www.maggidofbergenfield.typepad.com

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Website: https://www.daphna-awadish.com

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Ep113 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Holiday Gift Guide for the Writers in Your Life (or Yourself)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:47:57 +0000

We've compiled a list of 10 great gifts we think any writer would love to have this holiday season! Happy gifting and don't forget, there's nothing wrong with treating yourself too!

1.Wishing Ball: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wishing-ball

2.Master Class: https://www.masterclass.com

3.Writing Barn: http://thewritingbarn.com/gift-cards/

4.Frostbeard Studios Candle: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=frostbeard%20studio

5.Aqua Notes Waterproof Writing Pad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_B2A01QFMWZVSCS4QR36X_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

6.Kind Cotton: https://kindcotton.com/

7.Storiarts: https://storiarts.com/

8.G2 Pens: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF441ND/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc

9.Svaha Dress: https://svahausa.com/products/book-fairy-emmy-dress

10.Gift Cards to You Local Independent Bookstore: Check your local area

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Ep112 Caves with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000

You won't want to miss this conversation with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa. We get all the behind the scenes details about the book journey for Caves!

***Find out more about Nell here:

Website: https://www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/

Instagram: @nellcrossbeckerman

Twitter: @NellBeckerman

***Find out more about Kalen here:

Website: https://k04sk.artstation.com/

Instagram: @kalenart

Twitter: @k04sk

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Ep111 How to be a Rock Star with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie PItts

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Rock on, Lookers! Join us for this rockin' conversation with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie Pitts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey for How to be a Rock Star!

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Ep110 Alphabedtime with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Listen in as we chat with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder about their delightful new book, Alphabedtime!

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Ep109 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: How to Fit Writing into an Already Full Life

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:30:00 +0000

How do you find time to write when life is already so full? Join us for this conversation where we share some tips on how you can fit in writing and also a reminder that rest is equally as important as work.

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Ep108 The Read Dada Mother Goose with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Listen in as we chat with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell about the hilarious and incomparable book, The Read Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense!

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Ep107 Dressing Up the Stars with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Listen in as we chat with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch about the beautiful, high-fashion biography, Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head.

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Ep106 Brainstorm! with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and Sarah Rockett

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with the brilliant creators behind the new book, Brainstorm! Listen to our conversation with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and editor Sarah Rockett.

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Ep105 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Imposter Syndrom

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Imposter syndrome- we all feel it. This episode is a conversation about the realities of it, some ideas on how to deal with it, and a reminder to try to be kinder with ourselves. You're not alone and it will be ok. Let's all try to remember to find joy in the journey.

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Ep104 Fridge-Opolis with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland about the behind-the-scenes journey of their new book, Fridge-Opolis!

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Ep103 I Am a Baby with Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:10:00 +0000

Listen to Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio share the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Bob's new book, I Am a Baby!

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Ep102 Mister Rogers' Gift of Music with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Take a listen as we chat with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis about the behind-the-scenes journey of their beautiful book, Mister Rogers' Gift of Music

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Ep101 How To Get Published with Kim and Kirsti

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:30:00 +0000

THIS is where you can find all the info:

Community Resources:

SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/

12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge: https://www.12x12challenge.com/

Course Resources:

The Writing Barn: https://thewritingbarn.com/

The Children's Book Academy: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/

Reneé LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/

Highlights Foundation: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/

Book Resources:

Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=writing+picture+books

The Thesaurus Books: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780999296318

Online Resources:

Writers' Rumpus Blog: https://writersrumpus.com/

Josh Funk's website: https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/resources-for-writers

Kidlit 411: http://www.kidlit411.com/

Tara Lazar's Storystorm: https://taralazar.com/storystorm/

ReFoReMo: http://www.reforemo.com/

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Ep100 The Big Scream with Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with our own Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres about the creative process behind The Big Scream!

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Ep99 The Boy Who Loved Maps with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz about the creative process behind The Boy Who Loved Maps!

***Available for Pre-Order: On Sale July 12th***

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Ep98 The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness From the Border with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley about the creative process behind The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border.

**On Sale 6/28/22** Pre-order here: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593307052

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Ep97 Some Daddies with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Some Daddies!

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EP96 I Love Strawberries with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:33:05 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden about the creative process behind I Love Strawberries!

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Ep95 This Could Be You! with Cindy William Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Cindy Williams Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman about the creative process behind This Could Be You!

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ep94 The Little House of Hope with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne about the creative process behind The Little House of Hope.

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Ep93 People Are Wild with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison

Tue, 10 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison about the creative process behind People Are Wild.

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Ep92 Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep.

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Ep91 Counting to Bananas with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee about the creative process behind Counting to Bananas.

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Ep90 Big and Small and In-Between with Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:25:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with the Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman about the creative process behind Big and Small and In-Between.

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Ep89 Earth Friend Forever with Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with the Brains On! crew (Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten) about the creative process behind Earth Friend Forever!

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Ep88 Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle with Nina LaCour

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Nina LaCour about the creative process behind Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle!

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Ep87 This is a School with John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison about the creative process behind This is a School!

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ep86 Friends are Friends, Forever with Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, Laura Godwin, and Jen Keenan

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, Laura Godwin, and Jen Keenan about the creative process behind Friends are Friends, Forever!

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Ep85 Here We Come! with Janna Matthies, Christine Davenier, and Allyn Johnston

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Janna Matthies, Christine Davenier, and Allyn Johnston about the creative process behind Here We Come!

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ep84 The Crab Ballet with Renée LaTulippe and Amy Novesky

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Renée LaTulippe and Amy Novesky about the creative process behind the lovely lyrical book, The Crab Ballet!

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Ep83 Not Enough Lollipops with Megan Maynor and Micah Player

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Megan Maynor and Micah Player about the creative process behind their book, Not Enough Lollipops!

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Ep82 Hornswoggled! with Josh Crute and Jenn Harney

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Josh Crute and Jenn Harney about the creative process behind their hilarious book, Hornswoggled!

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Ep81 What is Love? with Mac Barnett, Carson Ellis, and Ginee Seo

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000

*Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat with Mac Barnett, Carson Ellis, and Ginee Seo about the creative process behind their beautiful book, What is Love?

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Ep80 A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken! with Hannah Holt, Korwin Briggs, and Emily Feinberg

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000

**Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com

In today's episode we chat and laugh with Hannah Holt, Korwin Briggs, and Emily Feinberg about the creative process behind their make-your-face-hurt-from-laughing-so-hard book, A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken!

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Ep79 Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence with Beth Anderson, Susan Reagan, and Carolyn Yoder

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Beth Anderson, Susan Reagan, and Carolyn Yoder about the creative process behind their revolutionary book, Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence.

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Ep78 Believe in Yourself: What We Learned From Arthur with Marc Brown

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with the one and only Marc Brown about the 45 year history of his beloved character, Arthur, and about the creative process behind his new book, Believe in Yourself: What We Learned From Arthur.

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Ep77 No Bunnies Here! with Tammi Sauer, Ross Burach, and Frances Gilbert

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Tammi Sauer, Ross Burach and Frances Gilbert about the creative process behind their hilarious book, No Bunnies Here!

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Ep76 Ear Worm with Jo Knowles, Galia Bernstein, and Joan Powers

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Jo Knowles, Galia Bernstein, and Joan Powers about the creative process behind their adorable book, Ear Worm.

***Book will release on 1/25/22 Preorder here: https://www.yankeebookshop.com/ Leave a note in the comments and Jo will sign and personalize your copy and send along some paper finger puppets!

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Ep75 Outside, Inside with LeUyen Pham and Connie Hsu

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with LeUyen Pham and Connie Hsu about the creative process behind their time capsule of a book, Outside, Inside.

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Ep74 Hair Story with NoNieqa Ramos, Keisha Morris, and Carol Hinz

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with NoNieqa Ramos, Keisha Morris, and Carol Hinz about the creative process behind their beautiful book, Hair Story.

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Ep73 When I Wake Up with Seth Fishman and Jessixa Bagley

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Seth Fishman and Jessixa Bagley about the creative process behind their clever and unique book, When I Wake Up.

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Ep72 The Boy and the Sea with Camille Andros and Amy June Bates

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Camille Andros and Amy June Bates about the creative process behind their beautiful book, The Boy and the Sea.

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Ep71 Bloop with Tara Lazar, Mike Boldt, and Tamar Mays

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Tara Lazar, Mike Boldt, and editor Tamar Mays about the creative process behind their book, Bloop!

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Ep70 Cold Turkey with Kirsti Call, Chad Otis, and Deirdre Jones

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Chad Otis, editor Deirdre Jones, and our very own Kirsti Call about the creative process behind their adorable book, Cold Turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving!

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Ep69 Stitch By Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom with Connie Schofield-Morrison, Elizabeth Zunon, and Grace Maccarone

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Connie Schofield-Morrison, Elizabeth Zunon, and Grace Maccarone about the creative process behind the book, Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom.

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Ep68 Over, Bear! Under, Where? with Julie Hedlund, Michael Slack, and Talia Benamy

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Julie Hedlund, Michael Slack, and Talia Benamy about the creative process behind the book, Over, Bear! Under, Where?.

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Ep67 Adrift with Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Hannah Moushabeck

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Hannah Moushabeck about the creative process behind the book, Adrift.

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Ep66 A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything with Kirsten W. Larson and Katy Wu

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Kirsten W. Larson and Katy Wu about the creative process behind the book, A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything.

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Ep65 Yours in Books with Julie Falatko, Gabriel Alborozo, and Amy Novesky

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we get to chat with Julie Falatko, Gabriel Alborozo, and Amy Novesky about the creative process behind the book, Yours in Books.

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Ep64 Norman Didn't Do It (Yes He Did) with Ryan T. Higgins

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we get to chat with Ryan T. Higgins about the creative process behind his latest picture book, Norman Didn't Do It (Yes He Did).

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Ep63 Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack with Stacy McAnulty, Matthew Rivera, and Lori Kilkelly

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we get to chat with Stacy McAnulty, Matthew Rivera and agent, Lori Kilkelly about the creative process behind the funny and factual book Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack.

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Ep62 Chirp! Chipmunk Sings for a Friend with Jamie A. Swenson and Scott Magoon

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we get to chat with Jamie A. Swenson and Scott Magoon about the creative process behind their adorably heartfelt book, Chirp! Chipmunk Sings for a Friend.

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Ep61 The Traveling Camera: Lewis Hine and the Fight to End Child Labor with Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs, Michael Garland, Elizabeth Nicholson, and Maureen Winter

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with author Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs, illustrator Michael Garland, senior editor Elizabeth Nicholson, and publicist Maureen Winter about the creative process behind their stunningly beautiful book, The Traveling Camera: Lewis Hine and the Fight to End Child Labor.

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Ep60 Where Three Oceans Meet/Seven Golden Rings with Rajani LaRocca, Archana Sreenivasan, Cheryl Klein, and Courtney Code

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Today is a book bonus episode because we are featuring TWO books by author Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Archana Sreenivasan, Seven Golden Rings and Where Three Oceans Meet. We loved chatting with them and their editors Cheryl Klein (Seven Golden Rings) and Courtney Code (Where Three Oceans Meet).

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Ep59 FLIP! How the Frisbee Took Flight with Margaret Muirhead, Adam Gustavson, and Julie Bliven

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Margaret Muirhead, Adam Gustavson, and Julie Bliven about the creative process behind the brilliant nonfiction book, FLIP! How the Frisbee Took Flight.

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Summer Book Club 12 - Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song by Amanda Moeckel.

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Summer Book Club 11 - Hike

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Hike by Pete Oswald.

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Summer Book Club 10 - What Miss Mitchell Saw

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:36:32 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett and Diana Sudyka.

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Summer Book Club 9 - Seashells: More Than a Home

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Seashells: More Than a Home by Melissa Stewart and Sarah S. Brannen.

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Summer Book Club 8 - Beach Toys vs. School Supplies

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Beach Toys vs. School Supplies by Mike Ciccotello.

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Summer Book Club 7 - Swashby and the Sea

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal.

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Summer Book Club 6 - Don't Hug Doug

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Don't Hug Doug by Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman.

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Summer Book Club 5- I am the Storm

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about I am the Storm written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple and illustrated by Kristen Howdeshell and Kevin Howdeshell.

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Summer Book Club 4 - The Camping Trip

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about The Camping Trip by Jennifer K. Mann.

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Summer Book Club 3 - The Watermelon Seed

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli.

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Summer Book Club 2 - Two Grooms on a Cake

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about Two Grooms on a Cake by Rob Sanders and Robbie Cathro.

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Summer Book Club 1 - When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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On today's Summer Book Club episode, Kim and Kirsti share 5 Fabulous Things about When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L.B. Deenihan and Lorraine Rocha.

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Ep46 Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family with Nelly Buchet, Andrea Zuill, and Ann Kelley

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Nelly Buchet, Andrea Zuill, and Ann Kelley about the creative process behind their hilarious and heartwarming book, Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family.

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Website: https://www.nellybuchet.com/

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Ep45 30,000 Stitches: The Story of the National 9/11 Flag with Amanda Davis, Sally Wern Comport, and Peggy Shaefer

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Amanda Davis, Sally Wern Comport, and Peggy Schaefer about the creative process behind the hopeful and resilient book, 30,000 Stitches: The Story of the National 9/11 Flag.

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Summer Book Club Is Here!

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:56:16 +0000

Happy Summer, Everyone!

We are thrilled to bring you the first ever PBL Summer Book Club! Here are some deets:

-The fun starts on June 15th and runs through the month of August

-Tune in each week to learn what book we are featuring and then share a pic/post on your social media about what you love about the book

-Don't forget to use the hashtag #pblSummerBookClub so we can see all of your posts

-At the end of the summer, if you read and post about all 12 books you'll be eligible to win:

-a 15 min Zoom with Kim and Kirsti to ask us anything

-a manuscript critique by Kim and Kirsti

-a spot on the podcast to feature YOUR book!

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Ep44 Opening the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book with Keila V. Dawson and Naomi Krueger

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Keila Dawson and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Opening the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book.

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Ep43 Treemendous: Diary of a Not Yet Mighty Oak with Bridget Heos and Mike Ciccotello

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Bridget Heos and Mike Ciccotello about the creative process behind Treemendous: Diary of a Not Yet Mighty Oak.

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Ep42 Balloons For Papa with Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia, Erika Meza, Alli Brydon, and Luana Horry

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In Today's episode we talk with Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia, Erika Meza, Alli Brydon, and Luana Horry about the beautifully important story, Balloons for Papa.

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Ep41 Jet the Cat (Is NOT a Cat) with Phaea Crede, Terry Runyan, and Lisa Rosinsky

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Phaea Crede, Terry Runyan, and Lisa Rosinsky about the creative process behind Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat).

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Ep40 The Whole Hole Story with Vivian McInerny and Ken Lamug

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Vivian McInerny, and Ken Lamug about the creative process behind The Whole Hole Story.

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Ep39 Lobstah Gahden with Alli Brydon, E.G. Keller, and Kelly Barrales-Saylor

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we talk with Alli Brydon, E.G. Keller, and Kelly Barrales-Saylor about the creative process behind Lobstah Gahden.

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Ep38 Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross with Traci Sorell, Natasha Donovan, and Carol Hinz

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by Katie Davis' 5 Important Questions to Ask When Critiquing Your Own Manuscript. Get your free copy at katiedavis.com/5questions

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In today's episode we chat with Traci Sorell, Natasha Donovan, and Carol Hinz about the creative process behind Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross.

Show Notes:

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Ep37 Rissy No Kissies with Katey Howes, Jess Engle, and Shaina Olmanson

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by Katie Davis' 5 Important Questions to Ask When Critiquing Your Own Manuscript. Get your free copy at katiedavis.com/5questions

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In today's episode we chat with Katey Howes, Jess Engle, and Shaina Olmanson about the creative process behind the adorable and important story, Rissy No Kissies.

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Website: https://www.kateyhowes.com/

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Ep36 The Big Beach Cleanup with Charlotte Offsay, Katie Rewse, and Christina Pulles

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Charlotte Offsay, Katie Rewse, and Christina Pulles about the creative process behind the important book, The Big Beach Cleanup.

***Find out more about Charlotte here:

Website: http://charlotteoffsay.com/

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Ep35 There Goes Patti McGee with Tootie Nienow, Erika Medina, and Trisha de Guzman

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Tootie Nienow, Erika Medina, and Trisha de Guzman about the creative process behind the action packed biography of the first women's national skateboard champion, There Goes Patti McGee.

***Find out more about Tootie here:

Website: https://www.tootienienow.com/

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Ep34 Cow Says Meow with Kirsti Call, Brandon James Scott, Chris Krones, and Stephanie Hays

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

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Today we chat with our very own Kirsti Call, illustrator Brandon James Scott, editor Chris Krones, and designer Stephanie Hays about the adorably hilarious Cow Says Meow.

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Website: www.kirsticall.com

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Ep33 Daisy with Jessixa Bagley, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode we chat with Jessixa Bagley, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne about the creative process behind the delightful book, Daisy.

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Ep32 Let Liberty Rise with Chana Stiefel, Chuck Groenink, and Dianne Hess

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000

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In today's episode, we chat with Chana Stiefel, Chuck Groenink, and editor Dianne Hess about the delightfully true story, Let Liberty Rise: How America's School Children Helped Save the Statue of Liberty.

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Website: https://chanastiefel.com/

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Ep31 Follow That Frog! with Philip C. Stead, Matthew Cordell, and Neal Porter

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership

Today we chat with Philip C. Stead, Matthew Cordell, and editor Neal Porter about their hilarious adventure book, Follow That Frog!

***Find out more about Philip here:

Website: https://philipstead.com/

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Ep30 Anne Frank: The Girl Heard Around the World with Linda Elovitz Marshall, Aura Lewis, and Katie Heit

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership

Today we talk with Linda Elovitz Marshall, Aura Lewis, and Katie Heit about the creative process behind their special book, Anne Frank: The Girl Heard Around the World.

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Website: http://www.lindamarshall.com/Home.html

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***Find out more about Aura here:

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Ep29 It Will Be Ok with Lisa Katzenberger, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Kelly Barrales-Saylor

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership

Today we get to chat with Lisa Katzenberger, Jaclyn Sinquett, and editor Kelly Barrales-Saylor about the creative journey behind their very important book, It Will Be Ok: A Story of Empathy, Kindness and Friendship.

***Find out more about Lisa here:

Website: http://www.lisakatzenberger.com/

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Ep28 Huddle Up! Cuddle Up! with Bethany Hegedus and Mike Deas

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000

***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership

Today we chat with Bethany Hegedus and Mike Deas about the creative process behind Huddle Up! Cuddle Up!, their fun-filled, cooperative, race-against-the-clock bedtime story.

***Find out more about Bethany here:

Website: https://www.bethanyhegedus.com/

Twitter: @BethanHegedus

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***Find out more about Mike here:

Website: http://deasillustration.com/blog/

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Ep27 Libby Loves Science with Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, and Joelly Murray

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:30:00 +0000

We loved chatting with Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, and Joelle Murray about the creative process behind their fabulous STEM book, Libby Loves Science.

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Website: https://www.srjohannes.com/

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***Find out more about Kimberly here:

Website: https://www.kimberlyderting.com/

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Ep26 My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World with Malcolm Mitchell

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Today we get to chat with Super Bowl Champion, children's literacy advocate, and author Malcolm Mitchell about his second picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World. We also spend time talking about his own journey with reading, his Share the Magic Foundation and the #ReadBowl initiative designed to inspire active reading and motivate kids to increase their reading minutes.

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Ep25 My Favorite Color/You Are Light with Aaron Becker, Mary Lee Donovan, Maryellen Hanley, and Sarah Sherman

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:30:00 +0000

What a treat! Today we had the pleasure of talking with Aaron Becker, editor Mary Lee Donovan, designer Maryellen Hanley, and production manager Sarah Sherman about the creative process behind Aaron's two new board books, My Favorite Color and You are Light.

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Website: https://www.storybreathing.com/

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Ep24 Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum with Natasha Yim, Violet Kim, and Alyssa Pusey

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with Natasha Yim, Violet Kim, and editor Alyssa Pusey about the journey behind Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum.

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Website: https://www.natashayim.com/

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Ep23 The Ocean Calls with Tina Cho and editor, Joanna Cárdenas

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with author, Tina Cho and editor, Joanna Cárdenas about the beautiful inter-generational story, The Ocean Calls.

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Website: https://www.tinamcho.com/

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Ep22 Soaked! with Abi Cushman, editor, Tracy Gates, and art director, Jim Hoover

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with author/illustrator, Abi Cushman, editor, Tracy Gates, and art director, Jim Hoover about the creative journey behind the hilarious and heartfelt book, Soaked!

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Website: https://www.abicushman.com/

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Ep21 Girl Versus Squirrel with Hayley Barrett and Renée Andriani

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode, we chat with author, Hayley Barrett and illustrator, Renée Andriani about their silly, sweet, and all-too relatable story, Girl Versus Squirrel.

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Website: https://hayleybarrett.com/

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***Find out more about Renée here:

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Ep20 Lights Out with Marsha Diane Arnold and Susan Reagan

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with Marsha Diane Arnold and Susan Reagan about their beautiful and important book, Lights Out.

***Find out more about Marsha Diane here:

Website: https://marshadianearnold.com/

Twitter: @marshadarnold

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***Find out more about Susan here:

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Ep19 Santa Baby with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox about the creative journey behind their adorable and heartwarming story, Santa Baby.

***Find out more about Jonathan here:

Website: https://www.jonathanstutzman.com/

Twitter: @dustdancestoo

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Website: https://www.adoodlefox.com/

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Ep18 Rot, the Bravest in the World with Ben Clanton

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with the one and only Ben Clanton about his irresistible character, Rot, and his latest book, Rot, the Bravest in the World.

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EP17 May Saves the Day with Laura Gehl, Serena Lombardo, and Christianne Jones

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Today we chat with Laura Gehl, Serena Lombardo, and editor Christianne Jones about the creative journey behind May Saves the Day!

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Website: https://lauragehl.com/

Twitter: @AuthorLauraGehl

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Ep16 For Spacious Skies with Nancy Churnin, Olga Baumert, and Wendy McClure

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with Nancy Churnin, Olga Baumert, and editor Wendy McClure about the journey and collaboration behind the beautiful book, For Spacious Skies.

***Find out more about Nancy here:

Website: www.nancychurnin.com

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Ep15 Saturdays are for Stella with Candy Wellins and Charlotte Wenger

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with author, Candy Wellins and the editor of Saturdays are for Stella, Charlotte Wenger, about the creative journey of this tug-at-your-heartstrings book.

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Ep14 Moldilocks and the Three Scares with Lynne Marie and David Rodriguez Lorenzo

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with Lynne Marie and David Rodriguez Lorenzo about the creative journey behind their spookily-sweet fractured fairy tale, Moldilocks and the Three Scares.

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Website: http://www.literallylynnemarie.com/HOME.html

Twitter: @Literally_Lynne

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Ep13 Jabari Tries with Gaia Cornwall and Pam Consolazio

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:01:06 +0000

In today's episode we chat with author/illustrator, Gaia Cornwall, and Candlewick art director, Pam Consolazio, about the creative journey of the follow-up book to Jabari Jumps, Jabari Tries.

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Website: https://www.gaiacornwall.com/

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Ep12 Dozens of Doughnuts with Carrie Finison, Brianne Farley, and Stephanie Pitts

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode, we chat with Carrie Finison, Brianne Farley, and editor, Stephanie Pitts about the creative journey of their delicious book, Dozens of Doughnuts.

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Website: www.carriefinison.com

Twitter: @CarrieFinison

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Ep11 Trees Make Perfect Pets with Paul Czajak and Cathy Gendron

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Paul Czajak and Cathy Gendron about the creative process for their sweet and heartwarming picture book, Trees Make Perfect Pets.

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Website: www.paulczajak.com

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***Find out more about Cathy here:

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Ep10 Dusk Explorers

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Lindsay Leslie and Ellen Rooney about the inspiration and journey of their lyrical and visually stunning book, Dusk Explorers.

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Website: www.lindsayleslie.com

Twitter: @LLeslie

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Website: www.ellenrooneydesign.com

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Ep09 Dandy

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Ame Dyckman and Charles Santoso about the inspiration and journey of their hilarious and heartwarming book, Dandy.

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Website: www.amedyckman.com

Twitter: @AmeDyckman

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Website: www.charlessantoso.com

Twitter: @minitreehouse

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Ep08 The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Rita Lorraine Hubbard and her editor, Anne Schwartz, about the inspiration and journey of The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read.

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Website: www.RitaHubbard.com

Twitter: @RitaLorraine

***Find out more about Oge here:

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Ep07 A Kite For Moon

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, and Matt Phelan about the inspiration and journey of their book, A Kite For Moon.

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Website: www.janeyolen.com

Twitter: @JaneYolen

Instagram: @jyolen

***Find out more about Heidi here:

Website: www.heidieystemple.com

Twitter: @heidieys

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Ep06 Mootilda's Bad Mood

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

We are thrilled to share this episode with you! Today we talk with co-host Kirsti Call, co-author Corey Rosen Schwartz, illustrator Claudia Ranucci, and Courtney Fahy, editor at Little Bee Books, about the journey of Mootilda's Bad Mood.

Kirsti Call:

Website: www.kirsticall.com

Twitter: @kirsticall

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Corey Rosen Schwartz:

Website:www.coreyrosenschwartz.com

Twitter: @coreypbninja

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Claudi Ranucci:

Website: www.claudiaranucci.com

Instagram: @clau.ranucci

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Ep05 Winged Wonders

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with Meeg Pincus, author of Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery, and Sarah Rockett, editor at Sleeping Bear Press.

Meeg Pincus:

Website: www.meegpincus.com

Twitter: @meegpincus

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Yas Imamura:

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Ep04 Short & Sweet

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we chat with Josh Funk and Brendan Kearney about the inspiration and journey of their book, Short & Sweet, and all of the other Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast books in the series.

Find out more about Josh here:

Website: www.joshfunkbooks.com

Twitter: @joshfunkbooks

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Find our more about Brendan here:

Website: www.brendandraws.com

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Ep02 Hound Won't Go

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk with author, Lisa Rogers and illustrator, Meg Ishihara about the inspiration and journey of their book, Hound Won't Go.

Find out more about Lisa here:

Website: http://www.lisarogerswrites.com/

Twitter: @LisaLJRogers

Instagram: @lisalrogers

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Website: http://www.megidraws.com/

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Ep01 Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode, we talk with author Vivian Kirkfield and illustrator Alleanna Harris about the inspiration and journey of their book, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe.

Find out more about Vivian here:

Website: www.viviankirkfield.com

Twitter: @viviankirkfield

Instagram: @viviankirkfield

Find out more about Alleanna here:

Website: www.alleannaharris.com

Twitter: @alleannaharris

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Ep03 The Bear's Garden

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

Today we talk with Marcie Colleen and Alison Oliver about the inspiration and journey of their book, The Bear's Garden.

Learn more about Marcie here:

Website: www.thisismarciecolleen.com

Twitter: @marciecolleen1

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Learn more about Alison here:

Website: pure-sugar.com

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