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Tree on both sides of a winding river in Northern Japan, in the fall. © M Marshall

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The Picture Book Buzz

Collage of the photos of Melissa Koch, Lina Chopra Haldar, Vicky Fang, Sita Singh, and Michelle Schaub and the covers of their August Book covers.

Collage of the photos of Melissa Koch, Lina Chopra Haldar, Vicky Fang, Sita Singh, and Michelle Schaub and the covers of their August Book covers.

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

Five fantastic STEAM Team Books authors shares their inspiration and insights into their stunning new STEM picture books releasing in August 2026.

Book cover - a boy, holding a package, sitting on the shoulder of his uncle with a car up on a lift in a mechanic's shop in the background. Orange cone and tool boxes below the car.

Book cover - a boy, holding a package, sitting on the shoulder of his uncle with a car up on a lift in a mechanic's shop in the background. Orange cone and tool boxes below the car.

Just Right - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF is a stunning, heartfelt picture book ode to caregivers and role models impacting children's lives with unconditional love and acceptance.

Photo of author Torrey Maldonado standing in front of a white background.

Photo of author Torrey Maldonado standing in front of a white background.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Torrey Maldonado

Super excited to interview the amazing author Torrey Maldonado about his debut picture book - Just Right.

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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Rene Araneda, Lawrence Schimel, and Review of Puma Concolor

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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Beth Anderson September 2026

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Monster Manners - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Jessica Iwanski and Review of Stories by the Sea

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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Heidi Yates

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

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