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!

Cover Reveal: DUEL by Shawn Harris

It's my absolute honor to reveal the cover of Shawn Harris's October 6, 2026 picture book Duel! Scroll down to see the reveal, learn more about the book, and read an interview with Shawn about how the cover came together!

Let's Talk Illustrators #387: Nancy So Miller

I was lucky enough to get a chance to chat with debut author-illustrator Nancy So Miller about her particularly unique illustration style for Sun, Moon, and Star: A Folktale from Korea. Nancy's process is intricate and beautiful, and I'm excited to show you more!

Let's Talk Illustrators #378: Nat Cardozo

I am very pleased to present my interview with author-illustrator Nat Cardozo about her illustration and story processes for Origin, translated by Layla Benitez-James and Ian Farnes. Nat works in a format called pyrography, which I have never talked to anyone about before, so it was edifying and fascinating to hear about how her lush illustrations came to life. Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #375: Olga Fadeeva

I am excited to share my interview with Russian author-illustrator Olga Fadeeva today! She most recently created Sound, translated be Lena Traer, a fascinating look at the concept and history of sound (you'd be surprised at what you can learn about something most take for granted!). Enjoy a closer peek at this book! 

Let's Talk Illustrators #367: Lidia Branković

I'm excited to be back with a whole new batch of interviews! Today I'm sharing a peek into the process of making the book Circus of Shadows by Lidia Branković! This enigmatic book takes a closer look at the inner-workings of the subconscious, and it was a pleasure to pick Lidia's brain about it. Enjoy taking a closer look at this book!

Let's Talk Illustrators #321: Adriana Garcia

I am so happy to share my interview here with Adriana Garcia, the illustrator of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's picture book For a Girl Becoming. Adriana was incredibly gracious with her peek behind the curtain for this book, and I'm so pleased to share that peek with you all today. Enjoy!!

Let's Talk Illustrators #317: Dayeon Auh

I am so excited to share my interview here today with Dayeon Auh, author and illustrator of The Three-Year Tumble: Based on a Korean Folktale, translated by Tim Mohr. The story is much more than it seems and it was fun to unravel this tale with Dayeon over the course of the interview. Read on!

Let's Talk Illustrators #316: Manuel Marsol

Every so often a book comes along that speaks to a very specific part of me. Astro by Manuel Marsol, translated by Lizzie Davis, is one such book. I'd like to let Manuel do the talking, though, so check out our conversation to learn more about this unique exploration of grief and loneliness.

Let's Talk Illustrators #303: Joaquín Camp

I was lucky enough to get a chance to chat with famed Argentinian author-illustrator Joaquín Camp about Aldo: Ghost Dog. Chances are you've encountered one of Joaquín's books this year (I've covered several on this site!) so it's fun timing that our chat about his process surrounds a ghostly furry friend! Enjoy!!

Let's Talk Illustrators #302: Elenia Beretta

It was such a pleasure talking to Elenia Beretta about Yours, Befana: A Letter from the Winter Witch, written by Barbara Cuoghi and translated by Genni Gunn. Far from spooky this quiet, beautiful book lets readers in on the secrets of the folklore surrounding Befana, the winter witch. So without further ado, let's check out Befana's and Elenia's secrets! 

Let's Talk Illustrators #298: Marije Tolman

I am so pleased to share my interview with Dutch author-illustrator Marije Tolman here today! We're focusing on her newest book Quill the Forest Keeper and the stunning and unique techniques she used to create the illustrations. Please enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Marije's process!

Let's Talk Illustrators #296: Stacey Dressen McQueen

I was lucky to get a chance to talk with Stacey Dressen McQueen about her new illustrated picture book An Etrog from Across the Sea, written by Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky. Take an in-depth look at her process with me!

Let's Talk Illustrators #289: Mae Waite

I was lucky to get a closer look at the illustration process for Aloha Everything, written by Kaylin Melia George and illustrated by Mae Waite. Mae was such a blast to chat with in this interview, and I hope you enjoy our peek behind the curtain of this gorgeous book!

Let's Talk Illustrators #288: Uma Krishnaswamy

I am so happy I had a chance to talk to Uma Krishnaswamy, illustrator of Look! Look!, written by Uma Krishnaswami. We talk about creating a companion to a book twelve years later, including the challenges and rewards that come with the process. Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #287: Caitlin Dale Nicholson

Earlier this month Caitlin Dale Nicholson published Ninitohtênân / We Listen,  translated by Leona Morin-Neilso and the third book in her Nôhkom series. Ninitohtênân / We Listen is the follow-up to niwîcihâw / I Help (2008) and Nipêhon / I Wait (2017), and getting a chance to talk to Caitlin about the full series––which is almost two decades in the making––was an honor. Enjoy our conversation!

Let's Talk Illustrators #284: Carla Haslbauer

I got a chance recently to catch up with German illustrator Carla Haslbauer about her illustration process. Today we're talking about her most recent US publication There Are No Dragons in This Book, written by Donna Lambo-Weidner. I hope you enjoy this claw-some interview with absolutely zero dragons in it!

Let's Talk Illustrators #281: Cornelia Li

I am thrilled to present my interview with the immensely talented Cornelia Li! Today we're talking about Gravity Is Bringing Me Down, written by Wendelin Van Draanen. This was undoubtedly the perfect book for me to talk to Cornelia about (talk about room for creativity!), and I hope you enjoy our chat!

Let's Talk Illustrators #278: Marion Kadi

I am so thrilled to present my interview with visual artist Marion Kadi, author and illustrator of 2021's BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima winner Harriet's Reflections. There's a lot to love about Marion's first picture book and her English-language debut, so I'll get right to the point and let her show you! 

Let's Talk Illustrators #252: Inga Dagilė

I was completely blown away by The Pebble, written by Marius Marcinkevičius, illustrated by Inga Dagilė, and translated by Jura Avizienis. This tough story is set against a backdrop of the Holocaust, and it was an honor talking to Inga about how she carefully crafted the illustrations to be accessible and historically accurate. Please enjoy this peek at her process.