Down to the Last Detail: ART OF PROTEST

Every time I'm shelving books this one stands out to me, with its colorful, exposed spine! You can see where all of the pages are bound together, and the edges are all yellow. It's beyond impressive that the printer was able to perfectly print the title, creator name, and publisher logo on the spine but it works so well and essentially becomes a piece of art itself.

Let's Talk Illustrators #271: Tatyana Feeney

I got a chance to talk to the incredible Tatyana Feeney about a fun new poetry series launched this year called Petite Poems. Tatyana illustrated August title Theme in Yellow: A Classic Ode to Autumn, written by Carl Sandburg, and with another coming next year it's exciting to feel like I'm catching her on the brink of something special. Enjoy the read!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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Let's Talk Illustrators #270: Maryam Tahmasebi

I am very proud to share this special interview with Maryam Tahmasebi about her illustration process for Empty & Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss, written by Azam Mahdavi and translated by Parisa Saranj. This bilingual Persian-English picture book was originally published in Iran, and I'm so pleased to talk to Maryam about bringing it Stateside for her US illustrator debut. I hope you enjoy taking a closer look at this meaningful book with me. 

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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Crushes of the Week: November 12-18, 2023

This week's crushes:

1. Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland by ÆVar þÓr Benediktsson and Anne Wilson (Barefoot Books, August 2023)
2. Eleanor's Moon by Maggie Knaus (Owlkids, August 2023)
3. The Light Within You by Namita Moolani Mehra and Kamala Nair (Two Lions, September 2023)
4. Memo and the Unexpected Gift by Funda Özlem Şeran and Ezgi Keleş and translated by Amy Marie Spangler (Amazon Crossing Kids, September 2023)
5. See You on the Other Side by Rachel Montez Minor and Mariyah Rahman (Crown Books for Young Readers, September 2023)
6. Mira and Baku by Sara Truuvert and Michelle Theodore (Annick Press, October 2023)
7. Loud! by Rose Robbins (Scallywag Press, October 2023)

      

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Let's Talk Illustrators #269: Salini Perera

I've been a fan of Salini Perera's work for a while now, and I'm thrilled that the stars have finally aligned and I get to share my conversation with Salini here with you all today! We're talking about All the Faces of Me, written by Laura Alary and the very personal process behind the illustrations. Enjoy our chat!

Case(wrap) of the Mondays

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Down to the Last Detail: WHAT'S INSIDE A CATERPILLAR COCOON?

Seriously loving the gorgeous gold foil stamping all over the cover of this book! The typeface of the title is a solid bold font so that the shine from the foil is quite the visual treat!

Let's Talk Illustrators #268: Ruth Whiting

I recently talked to author-illustrator Ruth Whiting about her highly unique mixed media illustration process for Lonely Bird. This story has lived inside Ruth for almost as long as she can remember, and it's an honor to have had the chance to pick her brain about creating a story out of a life-long idea. Enjoy a peek behind this fascinating curtain!

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Crushes of the Week: October 29-November 4, 2023

This week's crushes:

1. All about the Heart by Remi Kowalski and Tonia Composto (Berbay Publishing, September 2023)
2. The Grand Hotel of Feelings by Lidia Brankovic (Cicada Books, September 2023)
3. The Cat at Night by Dahlov Ipcar (Tilbury House Publishers, September 2023)
4. The Great Grrrrr by Marie-Sabine Roger and Marjolaine Leray and translated by Angus Yuen-Killick (Red Comet Press, September 2023)
5. Benita and the Night Creatures by Mariana Llanos and Cocoretto (Barefoot Books, September 2023)
6. The Big Book of Butts by Eva Manzano and Emilio Urberuaga (Nubeocho, September 2023)
7. One Little Bug: Exploring Nature for Curious Kids by Becky Davies and Jacob Souva (Tiger Tales, August 2023)
8. Obioma Plays Football by Chika Unigwe and Chinyere Okoroafor (Cassava Republic Press, August 2023)
9. What Should I Wear Now? by Jana Sedlackova and Alexandra Majova (Albatros Media, September 2023)
10. The Origin of Day and Night by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt and Lenny Lishchenko (Inhabit Media, September 2023)

         

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