Let's Talk Illustrators #394: Jinho Jung

I am pleased to share my interview with Korean author-illustrator Jinho Jung about Banana Express, translated by Aerin Park. This impeccably designed book takes an in-depth look at many of the invisible jobs that keep our communities running--and it does it in banana yellow! Bon appetit!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays!

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Let's Talk Illustrators #393: Akin Duzakin

I was lucky enough to talk to Akin Duzakin, illustrator most recently of Fly Away Home, written by Betty Quan. It was a pleasure picking his brain about this book and his process in general, enjoy learning more about both!

Crushes of the Week: May 17-23, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. Find the Sun by Andy Harkness (Bloomsbury Children's Books, May 2026)
2. I Will Not Walk to School by Naseem Hrab and Kelly Collier (Kids Can Press, May 2026)
3. Mr. Chow's Night Market by Emily Sun Li and Yu Ting Cheng (Penguin Workshop, April 2026)
4. Barefoot Belly Time: Look at the City by Juliana Eigner (Barefoot Books, April 2026)
5. The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau by Jenn Bailey, Sherry Bushue, and Pamela Zagarenski (Levine Querido, April 2026)
6. Squirrel Draws Big Feelings by Erin Dealey and Luciana Navarro Powell (Beaming Books, April 2026)
7. The Storm Cloud by Frances Stickley and Emily Hamilton (Post Wave, April 2026)
8. Lion in Bed by Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa (Dial Books, October 2025)

       

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Let's Talk Illustrators #392: María José de Tellería

I am very please to share my interview with María José de Tellería about The Green Otter, written by Eduardo Halfon. The illustrations are just as sweet and unique as the text, and it was a pleasure and an honor talking to María about how they came together. Enjoy!