The Author and Illustrator Showcase

The Author Showcase is a special sponsored category dedicated to bringing awareness to as many children’s book authors and illustrators as possible, including mainstream, indie, and self-published authors and illustrators.
It’s time to foster a deeper awareness of the many authors and illustrators that are out there creating books for our young readers. This is your chance to discover many unexpected delights. Among the many Author Showcase articles on The Children’s Book Review, you can discover book reviews, author and illustrator interviews, book summaries, book trailers, and book related articles. All ages and genres are covered.
Here’s a little taste of what you can uncover in the Author Showcase:
Stand Up and Whistle, by Phyllis Perry | Dedicated Review
Award-Winning Neurologist Featured on NPR and PBS Publishes Book Teaching Kids About the Brain
Carolyn Lunn Discusses Tomas and the Galapagos Adventure
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Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure is a must for both dyslexic readers and those who want to know more about this learning disorder.
The Kissy Heart: A Story About Personal Boundaries is an accessible, fun, and practical tool for helping young readers understand boundaries.
Close Yet Far, by Roberta R. Carr and Sierra Treewater, is a compelling, thoughtful, and enjoyable read—perfect for the classroom or summer reading.
Ralphy’s Rules for Living the Good Life is a sweet, instructive story perfect for teaching young readers about a growth mindset and self-love.
Chipper Sends Sunshine is a great way to teach young readers about letter writing, pen-pals, and building long-distance relationships.
The Squeaky Wheel, by Ziba and Farzin Forooghian, is a fun and accessible story for teaching young readers about gratitude and privilege.
Wrigley at the White House, by Karna Small Bodman, is an entertaining way to learn about White House history (particularly for dog lovers).
Yay! Yippee! My Mommy’s Having a Baby fills this gap, depicting the arrival of a new baby in a way that celebrates single moms and shows children what to expect
Children Who Dance in the Rain is an inspiring, instructive, and easily accessible introduction for readers to ideas about privilege and social justice.
We dive into Marky Polo in Singapore, discussing everything from the characters to Singapore’s family-friendly offerings, being thoughtful, and more.