Today’s show features Grant Snider, the illustrator of Susan Cain’s book QUIET POWER: THE SECRET STRENGTHS OF INTROVERTS for kids and teens. Susan’s books and ideas have helped me understand myself and I’m so thrilled to get to talk about them here with Grant. Grant’s comic style and tone fit perfectly into this book. And as chance would have it, Grant is a huge picture book fan.
Claire Lordon: Picturebooking, Episode 57
Today’s show features Claire Lordon and her book LORENZO THE PIZZA-LOVING LOBSTER. You’ll discover the inspiration behind Lorenzo. How the story changed from first draft to picture book. And we’ll swap some food stories. So grab a slice and join the party!
Maria Carluccio: Picturebooking, Episode 56
Today’s show features Maria Carluccio and her book D IS FOR DRESS-UP. You’ll learn how Maria made the art for this gorgeous picture book. How she developed the concept and why she loves collaborating. Plus we overshare with a couple stories about personal fashion failures.
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.
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.
Toni Yuly: Picturebooking, Episode 44
Toni Yuly is on the show today to practice talking about her new book CAT NAP! I asked Toni to come on today’s episode a couple days ago and as fate would have it she had an interview lined up for Karen Santhanam’s Storybook Spotlight Podcast.
Ryan T. Higgins: Picturebooking, Episode 41
Ryan T. Higgins, is my hero! Ok, that might be a little over the top, but I love his book MOTHER BRUCE and I love the path his career is taking.
Christopher Denise: Picturebooking, Episode 40
Christopher Denise’s illustrations are stunning. Some are warm and tender. Some are breathtaking and epic. All are crafted with care.