We're back with this fun chat with Cathy Stefanec Ogren and Lesley Breen to get all the behind the scenes details about their new book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham. ***Find out more about Cathy here: Website: https://www.cathystefanecogren.com/ Instagram: @cathyo.likes Twitter: @cathysogren ***Find out more about Lesley here: Website: https://www.lesleybreenwithrow.com/ Instagram: @lesleybreenillustration ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @pi...
Mar 28, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 120
After much deliberation, we've decided to take a step back from releasing weekly episodes in order to have a bit more time to dedicate to our own writing. But this is not goodbye- just, see you soon. We'll be back periodically to drop new interviews so be sure to subscribe so you won't miss an episode when it releases! Thank you so much to our dedicated listeners! We are so grateful and honored you shared your precious time with us! See you SOON! Don't forget! Kirsti is starting her own podcast,...
Jan 24, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Listen to this week's episode and hear all of the amazing work that went into the making of You So Black, written by Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd, and edited by Denene Millner. ***Find out more about Theresa here: Website: https://www.thasongbird.com/ Instagram: @thasongbird ***Find out more about London here: Website: https://www.londonladd.com/ Instagram: @london.ladd ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podca...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 117
This week we chat with our own Kim Chaffee, illustrator Alexandra Badiu and editor Kayla Tostevin about the journey behind the pb bio, Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach. ***Find out more about Kim here: Website: www.kimchaffee.com Twitter: @kim_chaffee Instagram: @kchaffeebooks ***Find out more about Alexandra here: Website: https://www.alexandrabadiu.com/ Instagram: @alexandrabadiu https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabadiu/ ***Follow us here: Instagram: @picturebook_lo...
Jan 10, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 116
We love this clever book so much! Don't miss our conversation with John Bray and Josh Cleland about their book, The End. ***Find out more about John here: Website: https://www.johnbraybooks.com/ Twitter: @jhnrbry Instagram: @jhnrbry ***Find out more about Josh here: Website: https://joshcleland.com/ Twitter: @JoshCleland Instagram: @joshcleland/ ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
Dec 13, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Join us for a delightful conversation with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich as we learn about the journey of Mendal’s Hanukkah Mess Up! ***Find out more about Chana here: Website: https://chanastiefel.com/ Twitter: @chanastiefel Instagram: @chanastiefel Larry’s Blog: www.maggidofbergenfield.typepad.com ***Find out more about Daphna here: Website: https://www.daphna-awadish.com Instagram: @daphna_awadish ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_lo...
Dec 06, 2022•18 min
We've compiled a list of 10 great gifts we think any writer would love to have this holiday season! Happy gifting and don't forget, there's nothing wrong with treating yourself too! 1.Wishing Ball: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wishing-ball 2.Master Class: https://www.masterclass.com 3.Writing Barn: http://thewritingbarn.com/gift-cards/ 4.Frostbeard Studios Candle: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=frostbeard%20studio 5.Aqua Notes Waterproof Writing Pad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/...
Nov 28, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 113
You won't want to miss this conversation with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa. We get all the behind the scenes details about the book journey for Caves! ***Find out more about Nell here: Website: https://www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/ Instagram: @nellcrossbeckerman Twitter: @NellBeckerman ***Find out more about Kalen here: Website: https://k04sk.artstation.com/ Instagram: @kalenart Twitter: @k04sk ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look https://twitter.com/pb_look Ins...
Nov 22, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Rock on, Lookers! Join us for this rockin' conversation with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie Pitts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey for How to be a Rock Star! ***Find out more about Lisa here: Website: https://www.lisatolin.com/about.html Twitter: @lisatolin Instagram: @ltolin ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Nov 15, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Listen in as we chat with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder about their delightful new book, Alphabedtime! ***Find out more about Susanna here: Website: https://susannahill.com/ Twitter: @SusannaLHill Instagram: @susannaleonardhill ***Find out more about Betsy here: Website: https://www.betsysnyder.com/ Twitter: @betsysnyderart Instagram: @betsysnyderart ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 110
How do you find time to write when life is already so full? Join us for this conversation where we share some tips on how you can fit in writing and also a reminder that rest is equally as important as work. ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/picturebooklook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 01, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Listen in as we chat with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell about the hilarious and incomparable book, The Read Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense! ***Find out more about Jon here: Website: https://jonscieszka.com/ Instagram: @jon_scieszka Twitter: @Jon_Scieszka ***Find out more about Julia here: Website: https://www.juliarothman.com/ Instagram: @juliarothman Twitter: @juliarothman ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Boo...
Oct 25, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Listen in as we chat with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch about the beautiful, high-fashion biography, Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head. ***Find out more about Jeanne here: Website: https://www.jeanneharvey.com/ Twitter: @JeanneWHarvey ***Find out more about Diana here: Website: https://www.diana-toledano.com/ Twitter: @ diana_toledano_ Instagram: @ dianatoledano/ ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Faceboo...
Oct 17, 2022•19 min
Today we chat with the brilliant creators behind the new book, Brainstorm! Listen to our conversation with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and editor Sarah Rockett. ***Find out more about Rebecca here: Website: https://rebeccagardynlevington.com/ Instagram: @ rebeccagardynlevington Twitter: @WriterRebeccaGL ***Find out more about Kate here: Website: https://katekronreif.com/ Instagram: @kate.kronreif ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Boo...
Oct 11, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Imposter syndrome- we all feel it. This episode is a conversation about the realities of it, some ideas on how to deal with it, and a reminder to try to be kinder with ourselves. You're not alone and it will be ok. Let's all try to remember to find joy in the journey. ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/picturebooklook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...
Oct 04, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Today we chat with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland about the behind-the-scenes journey of their new book, Fridge-Opolis! ***Find out more about Melissa here: Website: https://melissacoffey.com/ Twitter: @CoffeyCreative Instagram: @coffeycreative/ ***Find out more about Josh here: Website: https://joshcleland.com/ Twitter: @JoshCleland Instagram: @joshcleland/ ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/picturebook...
Sep 27, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Listen to Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio share the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Bob's new book, I Am a Baby! ***Find out more about Bob here: Website: https://www.bobshea.com/ Instagram: @bobsheabooks/ ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/picturebooklook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 20, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Take a listen as we chat with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis about the behind-the-scenes journey of their beautiful book, Mister Rogers' Gift of Music ***Find out more about Donna here: Website: https://www.donnacangelosi.com/ Twitter: @donnacangelosi2 Instagram: @donnacangelosi2/ ***Find out more about Amanda here: Website: https://www.amandamoeckel.com/ Twitter: @amandacalatzis Instagram: @amandacalatzis ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture B...
Sep 13, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 102
THIS is where you can find all the info: Community Resources: SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/ 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge: https://www.12x12challenge.com/ Course Resources: The Writing Barn: https://thewritingbarn.com/ The Children's Book Academy: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/ Reneé LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/ Highlights Foundation: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/ Book Resources: Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul:...
Sep 06, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with our own Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres about the creative process behind The Big Scream! ***Find out more about Kirsti here: Website: http://www.kirsticall.com/ Twitter: @kirsticall Instagram: @kirsticall ***Find out more about Denis here: Website: https://denisillustrates.com/ Twitter: @denisangelov Instagram: @denisillustrates...
Jun 28, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz about the creative process behind The Boy Who Loved Maps! ***Available for Pre-Order: On Sale July 12th*** Pre-order here: https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/book/9781984852304 ***Find out more about Kari here: Website: https://www.kariallenwrites.com/ Twitter: @Kari_D_Allen Instagram: @kariallenwrites ***Find ...
Jun 21, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley about the creative process behind The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border. **On Sale 6/28/22** Pre-order here: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593307052 ***Find out more about Stephen here: Website: https://www.stephenbriseno.com/ Twitter: @stephen_briseno Instagram: @stephen_briseno_wr...
Jun 14, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Some Daddies! ***Find out more about Carol here: Website: https://carolgordonekster.com/ Twitter: @cekster Instagram: @carolgordonekster ***Find out more about Javiera here: Instagram: @javieramaclean ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture...
Jun 07, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden about the creative process behind I Love Strawberries! ***Find out more about Shannon here: Website: https://www.shannonisteaching.com/ Twitter: @Shannonteaches Instagram: @shannonisteaching ***Find out more about Jaclyn here: Website: https://www.jaclynsinquett.com/ Instagram: @jsinquett ***Follow us he...
May 31, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Cindy Williams Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman about the creative process behind This Could Be You! ***Find out more about Cindy here: Website: https://cindyschrauben.com/ Twitter: @CindySchrauben Instagram: @cindyschrauben ***Find out more about Julia here: Website: http://www.juliaseal.co.uk/illustrations.html Twitter: @Juliasealbooks Instagra...
May 24, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne about the creative process behind The Little House of Hope. ***Find out more about Terry here: Website: http://www.terrycjennings.com/ Twitter: @TerryCJennings Instagram: @terry.c.jennings ***Find out more about Raúl here: Website: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Raul-Colon/706...
May 17, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison about the creative process behind People Are Wild. ***Find out more about Margaux here: Website: https://margauxmeganck.com/ Twitter: @margauxmeganck Instagram: @margauxmeganck ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...
May 10, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep. ***Find out more about Laura here: Website: https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @LauraSassiTales Instagram: @laurasassitales ***Follow us here: Twitter: @pb_look Instagram: @picturebook_look Facebook: Picture Book Look Podcast Advertising ...
May 03, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee about the creative process behind Counting to Bananas. ***Find out more about Carrie here: Website: https://carrietillotson.com/ Twitter: @carrietillotson Instagram: @carrietillotson ***Find out more about Estrela here: Website: https://estrelalourenco.pt/ Twitter: @LourencoEstrela#_=_ In...
Apr 26, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with the Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman about the creative process behind Big and Small and In-Between. ***Find out more about Carter here: Website: https://www.carterhiggins.com/ Twitter: @carterhiggins Instagram: @carterhiggins ***Find out more about Daniel here: Website: http://www.danielmiyares.com/ Twitter: @danielmiyares https://twitt...
Apr 19, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 90
