The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Navina Chhabria and Review of Raaga's Song: A Diwali Story

Excited to interview Navina Chhabria about the inspiration and creation of her author/illustrator debut picture book - Raagaa's Song.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Sheryl Haft, Jeremy Holmes + Review of Mazie's Amazing Machines

So fun to talk with Sheryl Haft and Jeremy Holmes about the creation of their exciting new STEAM picture book - Mazie’s Amazing Machines.

Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A delightful picture book that explores the author's memories of a joyful summer tradition in Armenia.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Astrid Kamalyan

Exciting chat with debut author Astrid Kamalyan about her writing and her gorgeous picture book - Bábo: A Tale Of Armenian Rug-Washing Day.

Lila and the Jack-O'-Lantern: Halloween Comes to America - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A spectacular #PPBF historical fiction on the origin of Halloween and jack-o-laterns in America.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Nancy Churnin, Shayna Vincent + Review of Mama's Year w/Cancer

The dynamic co-authors Nancy Churnin and Shanya Vincent share the impetus and creation of their book - Mama's Year With Cancer.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Nancy Churnin 2023

The amazing and talented Nancy Churnin discusses the creation of her first historical fiction picture book - Lila and the Jack-o’-Lantern.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Patricia Tanumihardja

Excited to interview Patricia Tanumihardja about her newest picture book - Jimmy’s Shoes: The Story of Jimmy Choo, Shoemaker to a Princess.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Valerie Bolling 2023

Super excited to interview Valerie Bolling about her picture books releasing in August - Bing, Bop, Bam: TIme to Jam! and Together We Swim.

Spreckle's Snack Surprise - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A wonderful hillarious and heartfelt picture book about family and finding the perfect snack.

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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