The Picture Book Buzz

Jackie and the Books She Loved - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

An enticing debut picture book biography highlighting former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's life-long love of books and writing.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Kimberly Lee, Charlene Chua, and Boys Don't Fry

Excited to interview the dynamic duo of Kimberly Lee and Charlene Chua about their stunning new picture book - Boys Don't Fry.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Jen Fier Jasinski

Enjoyed interviewing Jen Fier Jasinski about her gorgeous debut STEM picture book - My Piano.

How to Eat in Space - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A wonderful narrative nonfiction picture book on the silly and serious challenges of eating in space.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Anna Desnitskaya + Review of On the Edge of the World

Excited to interview illustrator Anna Desnitskaya about the creation of her author/illustrator debut - On the Edge of the World.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Nancy Whitesides, Tamara Smith, + Review of Grief is an Elephant

Great fun interviewing Tamara Ellis Smith and Nancy Whitesides about their amazing new picture book - Grief is an Elephant.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Alex Cousseau and Review of The Brothers Zzli

Excited to interview the French author Alex Cousseau about the inspiration and creation of his amazing new picture book - The Brothers Zzli.

Fungi Grow - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF + Two Book Giveaway

A stunning, award-worthy STEM introduction to the often hidden life-cycle and wonderful diversity of fungi.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Lawrence Schimel & L.A. Montes + Review of Colorful Mondays

Excited to interview Honduran author L. A. Montes and translator Lawrence Schimel about their touching new picture book - Colorful Mondays.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Susanna Reich

Wonderful discussion with Susanna Reich about her first fiction picture book - Pass the Baby.

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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