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!

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!

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!

Let's Talk Illustrators #390: Mariana Massarani

Dive by Volnei Canônica and Mariana Massarani, translated by Bruna Dantas Lobato, is a beautiful story that invites empathy and creativity from readers. Enjoy a deep dive into this book with me!

Let's Talk Illustrators #388: Chantelle Trainor-Matties

Today I'm pleased to share my interview with Indigenous illustrator and Nisg̱a’a citizen Chantelle Trainor-Matties. We talk about her newest picture book A Salmon Story: Protecting the Future written by Willie Poll––including all her salmon research!––and what being a practitioner of formline art means to Chantelle. Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #386: Erin K Robinson

I was lucky enough to get a chance to chat with Erin K Robinson about This Hair Belongs, written by JaNay Brown-Wood. Come take a peek inside this gorgeous book with me!

Let's Talk Illustrators #385: Aleksandra Szmidt

For the last interview of 2025, I'm pleased to present my chat with Polish illustrator Aleksandra Szmidt about The Koala and the Little Tree, written by Alissa Malnati. I hope you enjoy! 

Let's Talk Illustrators #384: Benjamin Gottwald

Today I'm excited to share my interview with Benjamin Gottwald, creator of the wordless but hilarious Buzz! Boom! Bang!. The book might be wordless, but the process sure wasn't! Check it out by reading more below!

Let's Talk Illustrators #382: Jasu Hu

Today I'm very pleased to present a peek into the illustration process for the book How to Grow a Family Tree, written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Jasu Hu. It was so fun getting insight into how Jasu created the visual narrative and where she drew her inspiration from. Happy reading!

Let's Talk Illustrators #377: GOLDEN COSMOS

Me & the Magic Cube, written by Daniel Fehr, translated by Marshall Yarbrough, and illustrated by GOLDEN COSMOS is a Pantone color fan's dream! GOLDEN COSMOS is a pseudonym for the Berlin-based duo Doris Freigofas and Daniel Dolz, and I got to chat with both of them about how the illustrations for this book came together.

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 #373: Mariana Villanueva Segovia

I am so excited to show off the book The Lighthouse Keeper by Eugenio Fernández Vázquez and Mariana Villanueva Segovia through the eyes of illustrator Mariana. We're talking about her process for the book, the challenges she encountered along the way, and what she has going on next!

Let's Talk Illustrators #372: Hyewon Kyung

I hope everyone enjoyed the retrospective I ran in August! Today we're back to our usually scheduled program with Hyewon Kyung, author-illustrator of I Am a Lioness, This book caught my eye the moment I saw it, and I'm excited to share the process behind creating it with you all! I'll let Hyewon take it from here!

Let's Talk Illustrators #371: Vikki Zhang

Today I am pleased to share my interview with Vikki Zhang. We're talking about If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe, written by Cynthia Mackey, which is a beautifully thoughtful look at what happens when we take a moment to just be. Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #370: Mike Ciccotello

To say it's about time I caught up with my decade-long friend, author, and illustrator Mike Ciccotello is an understatement! But I got lucky because I got to talk to him about Leonard Builds a Haunted House, and I'm nothing if not a big fan of spooky mixed with humor. It's my absolute pleasure to present that interview to you all today!

Let's Talk Illustrators #368: Lisa Brown

It is my pleasure, honor, and privilege to present a very special interview today with Lisa Brown, author and illustrator most recently of The Moving Book. The first book in this series, The Airport Book, holds a special place in my heart as one of the first books I ever shared on this site, back when I was doing my undies reveals flat on a table! Lots of things have changed since then, but Lisa's books haven't lost a single ounce of that specialness. I'll let Lisa take it from here!

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 #366: Byron Eggenschwiler

I am so pleased to present my in-depth chat with Byron Eggenschwiler about the gorgeous-from-top-to-bottom Unnaturally Blue, written by Dorson Plourde! This book is seriously beautiful with a keen attention to design detail, and it was an honor getting a chance to talk to Byron about how it all came together. Enjoy!!

Let's Talk Illustrators #324: Jenny Lucander

Today I'm talking to Jenny Lucander about Freya and the Snake, written by Fredrik Sonck. You can tell from the cover that this is a playful book with a lot of serious layers to it, and I'm excited to share our conversation here about the process behind making the illustrations for this unique book. Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #322: Regina Linke

Today I'm so lucky to share my interview with Regina Linke, creator of the highly-lauded Big Enough. I think it's clear from the cover that this is a clever and thoughtful book, and it should come as no surprise that the process behind creating it was the same. Happy reading!