Let's Talk Illustrators #400: Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

I feel very lucky to have had a chance to chat with multi-disciplinary Anishinaabe artist and author-illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley about how the illustrations came together for the adorable Mooz / Moose, translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. Enjoy a peek at the process and learn more about our favorite cat named Moose!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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

Crushes of the Week: August 23-29, 2026

This week's crushes:

1. If the Moon by Matthew Burgess and Matthew Forsythe (Stonefruit Studio, August 2026)
2. Marvelous Poop by Mathis (Post Wave, August 2026)
3. Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goecke (Flamingo Books, August 2026)
4. The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 2026)
5. Farah's Nose: A celebration of South Asian heritage and family by Humera Malik and Chaaya Prabhat (Crocodile Books, July 2026)
6. The Wound by Emma Adbage and Melissa Bowers (Arctis, October 2025)
7. Nature Knows by Yvette Farmer and Chloe Jasmine Harris (Thames & Hudson, May 2026)

      

Endpapers for the end of your week!

Down to the Last Detail: WATERMELON POOL

A tasty, watermelon-colored treat for the eyes!

Let's Talk Illustrators #399: Bonsoir Lune

As summer winds down, it feels like the perfect time to share my interview with Bonsoir Lune, author-illustrator of Watermelon Pool, translated by Frances Cha. Grab a fork, a tasty watermelon, and enjoy the read!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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