How far can one push the medium of comics and picture books? And what can we learn from unorthodox books? Jon Chad and his Leo Geo books are on the show today!
Greg Pizzoli: Picturebooking Episode 53
Greg Pizzoli creates some of my favorite picture books and his latest story GOOD NIGHT OWL is no exception. We talk about the world he has been developing with these stories and how he weaves himself and his characters throughout each story.
Elise Parsley: Picturebooking Episode 52
Author-illustrator Elise Parsley stops by to chat about her latest book in the “Magnolia Says Don’t” series, title IF YOU EVER WANT TO BRING A PIANO TO THE BEACH, DON’T!
Alison McGhee: Picturebooking Episode 51
Alison McGhee stops by to talk about her latest picture book, TELL ME A TATTOO STORY. The inspiration behind this book will melt your heart.
Joseph Kuefler: Picturebooking, Episode 50
Joseph Kuefler is the creator of BEYOND THE POND, a story about the ordinary being transformed into something not-so-ordinary.
Alice Kuipers: Picturebooking, Episode 49
Alice Kuipers is the author of VIOLET AND VICTOR WRITE THE MOST FABULOUS FAIRY TALE. This book is an inspiring invitation for kids and families to create. And this talk with Alice was such a treat.
19 tips to break into the children’s book industry: Picturebooking, Episode 48
Advice for amateur storytellers looking to become professional
Why Read?: Picturebooking, Episode 47
Since today, Feb. 24, 2016, is World Read Aloud Day (and my birthday) I thought we’d throw a reading party. So why is reading is important? I asked that question to some picture book people and here are their answers …
Charles Santoso: Picturebooking, Episode 46
Charles Santoso brings stories to live with a variety of classic picture book illustration styles. In this episode we talk about how his work feels more like art directing than traditional illustrating.
Antoinette Portis: Picturebooking, Episode 45
Antoinette Portis stops by to chat about her amazing picture books, including WAIT, NOT A BOX and BEST FRINTS.