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A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

| May 14, 2013 | 3 Comments
A Conversation with Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai

Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator (respectively) converse about their latest book, TRUCK STOP (Viking/Penguin, May 2013)

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Billy Steers Discusses the Lovable “Tractor Mac” Series

| April 1, 2013 | 0 Comments
Billy Steers Discusses the Lovable “Tractor Mac” Series

Steers introduced the first children’s book that he both wrote and illustrated, Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm—originally published by Golden Books. He has continued to create and self-publish more children’s books in his Tractor Mac series. We talked to him about the inspiration behind the lovable Tractor Mac and why kids so readily embrace books about “things that go.”

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Sara Woster: Talented Painter, Writer, Illustrator, and Animator

| February 13, 2013 | 0 Comments
Sara Woster: Talented Painter, Writer, Illustrator, and Animator

It’s a great pleasure to share Sara Woster’s captivating new Book Set 3 (just published by Home Grown Books) with our TCBR readers.

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Profile with Illustrator Lisa Congdon

| January 9, 2013 | 0 Comments
Profile with Illustrator Lisa Congdon

Lisa is an incredibly talented painter and designer much in demand these days. Her latest book Imogen, written by Amy Novesky, details the great passion Imogen Cunningham committed to her groundbreaking photography and her three growing boys. We’re delighted to share our chat about becoming an artist, unusual animals, and all things Imogen!

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Oliver Jeffers on Writing, Illustrating, and Bookmaking – Interview

| November 13, 2012 | 0 Comments
Oliver Jeffers on Writing, Illustrating, and Bookmaking – Interview

Oliver Jeffers describes himself as “a maker of art,” but he’s really much more than this. He’s an extraordinary painter, designer, and author of many award-winning picture books. His latest picture book “This Moose Belongs to Me” concerns the trials and tribulations with ownership, antlers, and the rules of being a good pet. We’re honored to feature his thoughts on writing, illustrating, and bookmaking.

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Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex

| June 10, 2012 | 0 Comments
Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex

A hilarious and whip-smart take on fractured fairy tales, from rising stars Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.

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David A. Carter on The Lorax Pop-Up

| April 6, 2012 | 0 Comments
David A. Carter on The Lorax Pop-Up

David A. Carter is the amazingly talented paper engineer behind 75 pop-up books, including the bestselling Bugs in a Box® series that has sold more than six million copies.

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Interview with Lindsey Manwell

| March 4, 2012 | 0 Comments
Interview with Lindsey Manwell

Lindsey Manwell is a gifted illustrator and painter. She’s also the illustrator-in-residence for LitWorld. In her awe-inspiring blog A Year in Paris, she chronicles her year abroad living with her newlywed husband in Paris. To celebrate World Read Aloud Day this March 7, Lindsey agreed to speak with TCBR about her work with LitWorld, her determined path to publication, and the beauty and grandeur of Paris.

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Anna Grossnickle Hines, Dreaming Up Stories for Little Ones

| February 12, 2012 | 3 Comments
Anna Grossnickle Hines, Dreaming Up Stories for Little Ones

Anna Grossnickle Hines is the author of over sixty-five, much-cherished books for children. She has an infectious joy for creating stories, like Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti and Peaceful Pieces, children will learn from and return to again and again. Her most recent “book” is actually an app for the iPad, adapted from her book Not Without Bear.

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Award-Winning Illustrator Marla Frazee & the Best Interview Ever

| January 30, 2012 | 3 Comments
Award-Winning Illustrator Marla Frazee & the Best Interview Ever

Marla Frazee is the award-winning author and illustrator of many celebrated bestselling books including The Seven Silly Eaters, Stars, The Boss Baby, Roller Coaster, and the Clementine series. Her acclaimed books All the World and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever received the Caldecott Honor Award.

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