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!

Down to the Last Detail: SNOW KID

Once again, a Jessie Sima book jacket gets prime treatment! It's so shiny, who even needs to read the story inside (I do, I do!)?

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 #315: Britta Teckentrup

Late last year I took a trip to Holland and visited the Anne Frank house. Suffice it to say, walking through the house was one of the most impactful moments of my life. When I received The House on the Canal by Thomas Harding and Britta Teckentrup a few months later, it felt like fate to interview prolific illustrator Britta about her process. It's my honor to share that process with you all today. Enjoy the read!

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! 

Down to the Last Detail: FUTURE

I don't even know where to start with this beauty! Talk about taking things to a new level...In addition to printing everything from the case cover to the interiors in multiple neon colors, everything also has a silvery, metallic sheen to it!

Let's Talk Illustrators #273: Maxine Beneba Clarke

Today I'm sharing my interview with author-illustrator Maxine Beneba Clarke. Maxine has been an author and an author-illustrator, but Randa Abdel-Fattah's Eleven Words for Love: A Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love marks Maxine's debut as illustrator only. Enjoy taking a peek behind the curtain at the collaborative process she had with Abdel-Fattah to illustrate this special bilingual book.

Let's Talk Illustrators #231: Cat Min

I am so grateful I had a chance to talk to author-illustrator Cat Min about The Little Toymaker! This is Cat's second  book—her debut was Shy Willow—so it was such a pleasure catching her at what I know is going to be a long and illustrious career as a picture book creator! Enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #230: Jed Alexander

Jed Alexander's wordless book Red has been on my list of favorite Red Riding Hood books since it published, so when I heard that he was publishing a companion book, Gold, I was very keen to talk to him and learn more about his process. I hope you enjoy learning about these wordless books (and what Jed has in store for us next!).

Let's Talk Illustrators #221: Nina Laden

I have absolutely fallen in love with author-illustrator Nina Laden's newest project The Trainbow! This book is on two of my favorites lists—board books and leporellos—so you know when I had the chance to chat with Nina about it, I took it immediately. Enjoy a peek at this beautifully-designed treasure of a book!

Let's Talk Illustrators #220: Tania de Regil

I was so excited to catch up with author-illustrator Tania de Regil to learn about her newest picture book Something about Grandma, also publishing simultaneously in Spanish as Un Verano Especial Con La Abuela. This is such a heart-warming book, and I'm so glad to share Tania's experience creating this book with you all! Happy reading!

Let's Talk Illustrators #219: Chiara Fedele

I was lucky to get a chance to chat with multi-award winning Italian illustrator Chiara Fedele about her illustration processes for The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story, written by Jen Halpern. I hope you enjoy our chat!

Let's Talk Illustrators #196: Samantha Cotterill

I was so lucky to get a chance to chat with one of the most versatile illustrators I've ever met, Samantha Cotterill! If you take a look at Samantha's body of work, it's clear she works hard to create a unique illustration experience based on the tone of the text she's illustrating, and Thankful was created in her incredible diorama style (one of my favorites!). Samantha let me pick her brain, and our chat is below--enjoy!

Let's Talk Illustrators #177: Jason Chin

Today I'm sharing an interview with Jason Chin, the illustrator of Watercress by Andrea Wang. It was such a privilege to take a closer look at Jason's work and his illustration process, and I'm thrilled to share our conversation here today. I hope you enjoy getting to know Jason's work as much as I did!

SONATA FOR FISH AND BOY

Sonata For Fish and Boy by Milan Pavlović is a charming, wordless story about the lasting bonds of friendship and the power of music to unite.

LATINITAS

Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers by Juliet Menéndez celebrates Latin women who followed their dreams and became influencers in their fields.

Let's Talk Illustrators #172: Nikki McClure

I got a chance to chat with author-illustrator Nikki McClure about her recent, stunning counting book 1, 2, 3, Salish Sea, and I found myself as enraptured as I thought I would be! We also talk about how her process has evolved since she started creating children's books thirty years ago. Enjoy our conversation below!

Let's Talk Illustrators #166: Peter Sís

I'm so proud to kick off a new year of interviews with three-time Caldecott honoree and Sibert winner Peter Sís about his newest book Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued. This is a story close to my own heart, and it was an honor to talk to Peter about what the story means to him. I hope you enjoy.

 

THE BOY WHOSE HEAD WAS FILLED WITH STARS

The Boy Whose Head Was Filled with Stars: A Story about Edwin Hubble by Isabelle Marinov and Deborah Marcero is a welcome reminder that the world is much, much larger than just us.

Let's Talk Illustrators #165: Nicola Davies

For my last interview of 2020, I am pleased to present my conversation with seasoned author and debut illustrator Nicola Davies about Last: The Story of a White Rhino. Already an accomplished zoologist and writer, Nicola easily (or so it seems!) slides into the role of illustrator with eye-catching and meaningful visuals that push her text forward and tell their own story. Enjoy our chat!