Let's Talk Illustrators #395: Kobi Yamada and Charles Santoso

Today's interview is extra special because I'm talking to not one creator but two! I finally got a chance to catch up with renowned duo Kobi Yamada and Charles Santoso, who have created a wealth of gorgeous books together including Others, which published this past March. Enjoy taking a closer look at how these two talented creators work together!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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Crushes of the Week: May 31-June 6, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. Summer Pops Up! by Aurore Petit (Phaidon Press, May 2026)
2. The Mole and the Mound: And the House Underground by Will Hamilton-Davies and Kasia Fryza (Post Wave, May 2026)
3. The Bow-Wow Ballet by Jennifer Mae Spooner, Jennifer Mae Spooner, and Gabby Dawnay (Thames & Hudson, May 2026)
4. The Fountain by Lisa Loffredo (Transit Children's Editions, May 2026)
5. Cat Shapes by Aidan Cassie (Kids Can Press, June 2026)
6. The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi (Red Comet Press, May 2026)
7. The House by NiñoCactus and Celia Sacido (Cuento de Luz, May 2026)
8. Pig Dreams by Margarita Del Mazo and Guridi (NubeOcho, May 2026)

       

Endpapers for the end of your week!

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

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Endpapers for the end of your week!