

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mirka Hokkanen
Mirka Hokkanen is an amazing illustrator who uses a variety of printmaking, drawing, painting, and digital techniques in her art. “Her...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Vivian Kirkfield
Nothing is impossible if you can imagine it! Although her "official" bio follows, I think we can all agree that Vivian Kirkfield is an...


When You Are Brave - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
We've come to expect amazing, touching books from Pat Zietlow Miller. Her newest one is no exception. Written, as she told me in Monday's...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Pat Zietlow Miller
She's back! I just couldn't resist doing a second interview of Pat Zietlow Miller when she announced the book cover of When You Are...


SCBWI Sydney 2019 Conference
Here are some highlights from the amazing conference I recently attended in Sydney, Australia. I was fortunate to accompany Vivian...


Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Gumption, persistence, and compassion for all creatures, these are things I aspire to. (Okay, except for big spiders.) Though sometimes...


The Picture Bool Buzz - Interview with Sophie Gilmore
I have the great pleasure to introduce you to another debut author/illustrator, Sophie Gilmore. Sophie is an author and illustrator now...


Alaina Reaches for the Moon - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Encouraging curiosity about the world, nature, and why things happen and providing space for the messy experiments and creative endeavors...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Laura Roettiger
Debut author, Laura Roettiger, claims her "superpower is encouraging curiosity in children and letting them know she believes in them."...


The Book Without a Story - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I couldn't help myself this week. I found two great picture books. So, I am doing two #PPBF posts this week. Ever find a book that you...


The Home Builders - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I love watching the birds and animals that frequent my yard. Last summer, year we were lucky to see babies of four woodpeckers (Pileated,...


























