July 17, 2026
July 15, 2026
Down to the Last Detail: EXPLORE THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
The rainbow tinted silver foil used for the title and gear on this cover is gorgeous, but I especially love how the helmet visor is designed––I can practically see my own reflection and myself as the astronaut!
July 14, 2026
Let's Talk Illustrators #396: Andrea D'Aquino
Today I'm pleased to share my interview with Andrea D'Aquino, illustrator of Silence Sounds Simple: A Day in the Life of John Cage, written by Gary Golio. An interview with Andrea has been a long time coming, and it's such a pleasure that we got a chance to catch up about this book in particular. Enjoy learning more!
July 13, 2026
July 11, 2026
Crushes of the Week: July 5-11, 2026
This week's crushes:
- The House with Nobody in It by Jon Klassen (Candlewick, July 2026)
- You Make the World by Muon Thi Van, Huynh Kim Lien, and Phung Nguyen Quang (Orchard Books, May 2026)
- Bollywood Beat! by Anita Yasuda and Devika Oza (Kids Can Press, June 2026)
- Jubilee Jumps for Joy by Brentom Jackson and Alex Aldrich Barrett (Beaming Books, May 2026)
- Kindness Glows in the Dark by Gama Valle and Mrinali Álvarez Astacio (Barefoot Books, June 2026)
- Tomato, Tomato, Tomato! by Sarah Finan (Post Wave, May 2026)
