The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Emeline Lee and Basia Tran

So excited to interview the talented author Emeline Lee and illustrator Basia Tran about their gorgeous and touching picture book - Gwei the Hungry Ghost.

Photo of author/illustrator Katy Hudson.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Katy Hudson

Super excited to chat with the superbly talented author/illustrator Katy Hudson about her stunning newest picture book - Just Like Rabbit.

Book cover - a boy, holding a package, sitting on the shoulder of his uncle with a car up on a lift in a mechanic's shop in the background. Orange cone and tool boxes below the car.

Just Right - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF is a stunning, heartfelt picture book ode to caregivers and role models impacting children's lives with unconditional love and acceptance.

Photo of author Torrey Maldonado standing in front of a white background.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Torrey Maldonado

Super excited to interview the amazing author Torrey Maldonado about his debut picture book - Just Right.

Collage of photos of authors Marie-Therese Miller and Katy Tanis and their new book covers.

The Picture Book Buzz - January 2026 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members

Two terrific STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their new STEM picture books releasing in January 2026.

Book cover - a big blue ghost shoving a huge amount of food into its mouth as a little orange ghost looks over its shoulder.

Gwei the Hungry Ghost - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF choice is a stunning picture book about a lonely ghost's discovery during the Ghost Festival Month - Gwei the Hungry Ghost.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Jaylene Clark Owens and Review of A Black Girl and Her Braids

So excited to chat with author and poet Jaylene Clark Owens about her powerful new picture book - A Black Girl and Her Braids.

Book cover - a meditating penguin, with a heart mark on its chest, sits on an iceberg as two other penguins watch and grin.

Zenguin - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF choice is a gorgeous and touching book about obtaining calmness in a bustling world.

Collage of photo of author Marilyn Sadler and book cover.

The Picture Book Buzz -Interview w/Marilyn Sadler and Review of The Best Bunny Brother Ever

Excited to interview the amazing author Marilyn Sadler about her special inspiration and insights into her new beginning reader - Best Bunny Brother Ever.