The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Elizabeth Brown

Thrilled to chat with Elizabeth Brown about her stunning new nonfiction picture book biography - The World Entire.

Book cover - a man sitting and playing a cello as birds fly into the air as planes emerge from a dark cloud in the upper right.

Music and Silence - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

Review of a very touching, poignant, and empowering nonfiction picture book biography on the power of music and protest for #PPBF - Music and Silence.

Collage of the photo fo Carrie Finison and the book cover of Even Steven.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Carrie Finison and Review of Even Steven

Excited to chat with author Carrie Finison about her newest, humorous thought-provoking picture book - Even Steven.

Photos of author Christy Mihaly and illustrator Mariona Cabassa

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Christy Mihaly and Mariona Cabassa

Excited to talk with Christy Mihaly and Mariona Cabassa about their stunning new nonfiction picture book biography - Music and Silence.

Book cover - a young fox stands at the entrance to its den with an open wooden door, surrounded by colorful plant leaves.

The Visit - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

The week's #PPBF choice is a wonderfully gentle and poignant celebration of silent moments.

Collage of the author's photos and book covers.

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

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

Collage of photos of author Núria Figueras and translator Lawrence Schimel

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Núria Figueras and Lawrence Schimel

Super excited to chat with the amazing author Núria Figueras and the talented translator Lawrence Schimel about their stunning and gentle picture book - The Visit.

Collage of the photo of Charles Santoso and the book cover of Others.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Charles Santoso and Review of Others

Excited to chat with super talented illustrator Charles Santoso about his stunning and poignant new picture book - Others.

Book cover - a book lies open on the ground and a faded Winnie-the-Pooh steps onto the book trailing words and waving at a boy sitting on a tree branch, with a green door in the trunk of a tree.

How a Bear Became a Book - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF is an amazing metafictional nonfiction PB celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday and the process of creating books.

Collage of a photo of Ilaria Urbinati and book cover

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Ilaria Urbinati and Review of Cowboys at the Ballet

Delighted to chat with the talented illustrator Ilaria Urbinati about her stunning new nonfiction picture book biography - Cowboys at the Ballet: The Story of Choreographer Agnes de Mille.

Collage of the photo of author Laura Alary and the book's cover.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Laura Alary and Review of the Curious Life of Cecilia Payne

Excited to talk with author Laura Alary about her inspiration and insights for her gorgeous and inspiring new picture book - The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars.

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