

The Picture Book Buzz - May 2026 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members (Part 1)
Four fantastic STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their new STEM picture books releasing in May 2026.


Grace Builds an Almost Perfect Dog - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Review of a wonderful STEM picture book interweaving coding, persistence, and friendship - Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog.


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Curtis Manley and Tracy Subisak
Lots of fun chatting w/ author Curtis Manley and illustrator Tracy Subisak about their new picture book - Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog


Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
A gorgeous, poetic ode to the wonder & adventure found in hiking, especially up a majestic volcano in the Oregon Cascade mountains.


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Curtis Manley and Jennifer Mann
Excited to talk with the talented Curtis Manley and Jennifer K. Mann about their new picture book - Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku


Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Growing up on Star Trek and Star Wars, I always wondered if there was life on other planets. And agreed with Carl Sagan (and Jodi...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Jessica Lanan
Today I have the privilege to talk with the second half of the creative genius of Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet -...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Curtis Manley
I get the honor to do a second interview with a wonderful author and my friend, Curtis Manley. On his website, Curtis shared why he...


Shawn Loves Sharks - Perfect Picture Book Friday - #PPBF
In my interview of Curtis Manley on March 20th, we briefly talked about this newest book. I am so excited that it is finally available....


The Crane Girl - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I enjoy many aspects of Japanese culture and their traditions, having visited the country a number of times. I am familiar with this...






















