***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership Today we talk with Linda Elovitz Marshall, Aura Lewis, and Katie Heit about the creative process behind their special book, Anne Frank: The Girl Heard Around the World. ***Find out more about Linda here: Website: http://www.lindamarshall.com/Home.html Twitter: @L_E_Marshall Instagram: @lindaemarshall ***Find out more about Aura here: W...
Feb 16, 2021•14 min•Ep. 30
***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership Today we get to chat with Lisa Katzenberger, Jaclyn Sinquett, and editor Kelly Barrales-Saylor about the creative journey behind their very important book, It Will Be Ok: A Story of Empathy, Kindness and Friendship. ***Find out more about Lisa here: Website: http://www.lisakatzenberger.com/ Twitter: @FictionCity Instagram: @lisakatz17 ...
Feb 09, 2021•15 min•Ep. 29
***Today's episode is sponsored by the 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Find out more about 12x12 and how to register here: www.12x12challenge.com/membership Today we chat with Bethany Hegedus and Mike Deas about the creative process behind Huddle Up! Cuddle Up!, their fun-filled, cooperative, race-against-the-clock bedtime story. ***Find out more about Bethany here: Website: https://www.bethanyhegedus.com/ Twitter: @BethanHegedus Instagram: @bethany.hegedus ***Find out more about Mike here...
Feb 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 28
We loved chatting with Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes, and Joelle Murray about the creative process behind their fabulous STEM book, Libby Loves Science. *** FInd out more about Shelli here: Website: https://www.srjohannes.com/ Twitter: @srjohannes Instagram: @srjohannes ***Find out more about Kimberly here: Website: https://www.kimberlyderting.com/ Twitter: @ kimberlyderting Instagram: @kimberlyderting ***Find out more about Joelle here: Website: https://joellemurrayart.com/ Instagram: @p...
Jan 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 26
Today we get to chat with Super Bowl Champion, children's literacy advocate, and author Malcolm Mitchell about his second picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World. We also spend time talking about his own journey with reading, his Share the Magic Foundation and the #ReadBowl initiative designed to inspire active reading and motivate kids to increase their reading minutes. ***Follow Malcolm here: Twitter: @MalcolmJarod Instagram: @readwithmalcolm ***Find out more about the Shar...
Jan 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 26
What a treat! Today we had the pleasure of talking with Aaron Becker, editor Mary Lee Donovan, designer Maryellen Hanley, and production manager Sarah Sherman about the creative process behind Aaron's two new board books, My Favorite Color and You are Light. ***Find out more about Aaron here: Website: https://www.storybreathing.com/ Twitter: @storybreathing Instagram: @storybreathing ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising...
Jan 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 25
In today's episode we chat with Natasha Yim, Violet Kim, and editor Alyssa Pusey about the journey behind Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum. ***Find out more about Natasha here: Website: https://www.natashayim.com/ Twitter: @natashayim Instagram: @authornatashayim ***Find out more about Violet here: Website: https://violet-kim.format.com/ Instagram: @cwta1004 ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
Jan 05, 2021•15 min•Ep. 24
In today's episode we chat with author, Tina Cho and editor, Joanna Cárdenas about the beautiful inter-generational story, The Ocean Calls. ***Find out more about Tina here: Website: https://www.tinamcho.com/ Twitter: @TinaMCho Instagram: @tinamcho ***Follow us on social here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 29, 2020•13 min•Ep. 23
Today we chat with author/illustrator, Abi Cushman, editor, Tracy Gates, and art director, Jim Hoover about the creative journey behind the hilarious and heartfelt book, Soaked! ***Find out more about Abi here: Website: https://www.abicushman.com/ Twitter: @AbiCushman Instagram: @abi.cushman ***Follow us on social here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Dec 22, 2020•15 min•Ep. 22
In today's episode, we chat with author, Hayley Barrett and illustrator, Renée Andriani about their silly, sweet, and all-too relatable story, Girl Versus Squirrel. ***Find out more about Hayley here: Website: https://hayleybarrett.com/ Twitter: @hayleybwrites Instagram: @hayleybwrites ***Find out more about Renée here: Website: https://randriani.carbonmade.com/ Instagram: @reneeandri ***Follow us on social here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast ...
Dec 15, 2020•10 min•Ep. 21
Today we chat with Marsha Diane Arnold and Susan Reagan about their beautiful and important book, Lights Out. ***Find out more about Marsha Diane here: Website: https://marshadianearnold.com/ Twitter: @marshadarnold Instagram: @marshadianearnoldauthor ***Find out more about Susan here: Website: http://www.susanreaganart.com/ Twitter: @SueReaganTweets Instagram: @susan_reagan ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquirie...
Dec 08, 2020•11 min•Ep. 20
In today's episode we chat with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox about the creative journey behind their adorable and heartwarming story, Santa Baby. ***Find out more about Jonathan here: Website: https://www.jonathanstutzman.com/ Twitter: @dustdancestoo Instagram: @thedustdancestoo ***Find out more about Heather here: Website: https://www.adoodlefox.com/ Twitter: @adoodlefox Instagram: @adoodlefox ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Pod...
Dec 01, 2020•13 min•Ep. 19
In today's episode we chat with the one and only Ben Clanton about his irresistible character, Rot, and his latest book, Rot, the Bravest in the World. ***Find out more about Ben here: Website: http://www.benclanton.com/ Instagram: @benclantoon Twitter: @Clantoons ***Follow us on social here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 24, 2020•15 min•Ep. 18
Today we chat with Laura Gehl, Serena Lombardo, and editor Christianne Jones about the creative journey behind May Saves the Day! ***Find out more about Laura here: Website: https://lauragehl.com/ Twitter: @AuthorLauraGehl Instagram: @authorlauragehl ***Find out more about Serena here: Website: http://www.serenalombardo.com/ Twitter: @serena_doodle Instagram: @mrs.goodcat ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: ...
Nov 17, 2020•13 min•Ep. 17
In today's episode we chat with Nancy Churnin, Olga Baumert, and editor Wendy McClure about the journey and collaboration behind the beautiful book, For Spacious Skies. ***Find out more about Nancy here : Website: www.nancychurnin.com Twitter: @nchurnin Instagram: @nchurnin ***Find out more about Olga here: Website: www.olgabaumert.com Instagram: @olgabaumert ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
Nov 10, 2020•15 min•Ep. 16
In today's episode we chat with author, Candy Wellins and the editor of Saturdays are for Stella, Charlotte Wenger, about the creative journey of this tug-at-your-heartstrings book. ***Find out more about Candy here: Website: http://www.candywellins.com Twitter: @candy_wellins Instagram: @candywellins ***Follow us here: Website: https://picturebooklook.libsyn.com/ Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Nov 03, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
In today's episode we chat with Lynne Marie and David Rodriguez Lorenzo about the creative journey behind their spookily-sweet fractured fairy tale, Moldilocks and the Three Scares. *** Find out more about Lynne here: Website: http://www.literallylynnemarie.com/HOME.html Twitter: @Literally_Lynne *** Find out more about David here: Website: https://davidlorenzoillustration.com Instagram: @davidlorenzoillustration *** Follow us here: Website: https://picturebooklook.libsyn.com/ Twitter: @pb_look ...
Oct 27, 2020•11 min•Ep. 14
In today's episode we chat with author/illustrator, Gaia Cornwall, and Candlewick art director, Pam Consolazio, about the creative journey of the follow-up book to Jabari Jumps, Jabari Tries. ***Find out more about Gaia here: Website: https://www.gaiacornwall.com/ Twitter: @GaiaCC Instagram: @gaiacornwall ***Follow us here: Website: https://picturebooklook.libsyn.com/ Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: @picturebooklookpodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...
Oct 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 13
In today's episode, we chat with Carrie Finison, Brianne Farley, and editor, Stephanie Pitts about the creative journey of their delicious book, Dozens of Doughnuts. ***Find out more about Carrie here: Website: www.carriefinison.com Twitter: @CarrieFinison Instagram: @carriefinison ***Find out more about Brianne here: Website: www.briannefarley.com Twitter: @briannefarley Instagram: @briannehfarley Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...
Oct 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 12
In today's episode we talk with Paul Czajak and Cathy Gendron about the creative process for their sweet and heartwarming picture book, Trees Make Perfect Pets. ***Find out more about Paul here: Website: www.paulczajak.com Twitter: @PCzajak Instagram: @paulczajak ***Find out more about Cathy here: Website: www.cathygendron.com Instagram: @cathgendron ***Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @picturebooklookpodcast Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Advertising Inquiries: https://...
Oct 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 11
In today's episode we talk with Lindsay Leslie and Ellen Rooney about the inspiration and journey of their lyrical and visually stunning book, Dusk Explorers. ***Find out more about Lindsay here: Website: www.lindsayleslie.com Twitter: @LLeslie Instagram: @lindsaylesliewrites ***Find out more about Ellen here: Website: www.ellenrooneydesign.com Instagram: @ellenaroo Follow Abigail The Storyteller here: @Mary67Little ***Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @picturebooklookpodcast Twitter: @p...
Sep 29, 2020•13 min•Ep. 10
In today's episode we talk with Ame Dyckman and Charles Santoso about the inspiration and journey of their hilarious and heartwarming book, Dandy. ***Find out more about Ame here: Website: www.amedyckman.com Twitter: @AmeDyckman ***Find out more about Charles here: Website: www.charlessantoso.com Twitter: @minitreehouse Instagram: @charlessantoso ***Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @picturebooklookpodcast Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...
Sep 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 8
In today's episode we talk with Rita Lorraine Hubbard and her editor, Anne Schwartz, about the inspiration and journey of The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read. ***Find out more about Rita here: Website: www.RitaHubbard.com Twitter: @RitaLorraine ***Find out more about Oge here: Website: www.ogemora.com Twitter: @ogemora Instagram: @oge_mora Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 15, 2020•13 min•Ep. 8
In today's episode we talk with Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, and Matt Phelan about the inspiration and journey of their book, A Kite For Moon. ***Find out more about Jane here: Website: www.janeyolen.com Twitter: @JaneYolen Instagram: @jyolen ***Find out more about Heidi here: Website: www.heidieystemple.com Twitter: @heidieys Instagram: @heidieys Find out more about Matt here: Website: www.mattphelan.com Twitter: @MattPhelanDraws Instagram: @mattphelandraws Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
Sep 08, 2020•14 min•Ep. 7
We are thrilled to share this episode with you! Today we talk with co-host Kirsti Call, co-author Corey Rosen Schwartz, illustrator Claudia Ranucci, and Courtney Fahy, editor at Little Bee Books, about the journey of Mootilda's Bad Mood. Kirsti Call: Website: www.kirsticall.com Twitter: @kirsticall Instagram: @kirsticall Corey Rosen Schwartz: Website: www.coreyrosenschwartz.com Twitter: @coreypbninja Instagram: @coreypbninja Claudi Ranucci: Website: www.claudiaranucci.com Instagram: @clau.ranucc...
Sep 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 6
In today's episode we talk with Meeg Pincus, author of Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery, and Sarah Rockett, editor at Sleeping Bear Press. Meeg Pincus: Website: www.meegpincus.com Twitter: @meegpincus Instagram: @meegpincus Yas Imamura: Website: www.yasimamura.com Twitter: @yasimamura Instagram: @yas.illustration Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 5
In today's episode we chat with Josh Funk and Brendan Kearney about the inspiration and journey of their book, Short & Sweet, and all of the other Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast books in the series. Find out more about Josh here: Website: www.joshfunkbooks.com Twitter: @joshfunkbooks Instagram: @joshfunkbooks Find our more about Brendan here: Website: www.brendandraws.com Twitter: @brendandraws Instagram: @brendandraws Etsy: Brendandraws Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Aug 18, 2020•16 min•Ep. 4
Today we talk with Marcie Colleen and Alison Oliver about the inspiration and journey of their book, The Bear's Garden. Learn more about Marcie here: Website: www.thisismarciecolleen.com Twitter: @marciecolleen1 Instagram: @marciecolleen Learn more about Alison here: Website: pure-sugar.com Instagram: @alisonoliverdesign Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 11, 2020•17 min•Ep. 3
In today's episode we talk with author, Lisa Rogers and illustrator, Meg Ishihara about the inspiration and journey of their book, Hound Won't Go. Find out more about Lisa here: Website: http://www.lisarogerswrites.com/ Twitter: @LisaLJRogers Instagram: @lisalrogers Find out more about Meg here: Website: http://www.megidraws.com/ Twitter: @megidraws Instagram: @megidraws Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 11, 2020•15 min•Ep. 2
In today's episode, we talk with author Vivian Kirkfield and illustrator Alleanna Harris about the inspiration and journey of their book, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. Find out more about Vivian here: Website: www.viviankirkfield.com Twitter: @viviankirkfield Instagram: @viviankirkfield Find out more about Alleanna here: Website: www.alleannaharris.com Twitter: @alleannaharris Instagram: @alleannaharris Etsy: Alleanna Harris Art Advert...
Aug 11, 2020•15 min•Ep. 1
