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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A sweet, low-key read for the preschool-through-early-elementary set, especially for kids navigating the ordinary sting of a friend saying “no”
Moving and peaceful at the same time, this beautiful story explores friendship and the difficult idea that even close friends sometimes drift apart.
For any reader who has ever wondered if there is a place in STEM for them, this is the perfect picture book to welcome them in.
Perfect for spiritually curious families looking for an accessible, kid-friendly entry point into ideas about intuition and inner guidance.
Positive and empowering, The Boy and His Higher Self is a great tool for helping younger readers recognize their own agency in life.
With its blend of fantasy, comedy, and fast-paced storytelling, an engaging experience for readers ready to follow Zachary into his real and imagined worlds.
Fast-paced, compelling, and sharply relevant, Accidental Tribes blends mystery, dark humor, and the realities of growing up in the digital age.
In this wacky, imaginative picture book, readers can step inside a world where giraffes zip-line, moles operate stealth drones, monkeys mountain bike, and more!
A light, chant-like read-aloud built for very young children (toddler to early elementary), especially useful for caregivers or speech-language professionals
Sure to feel familiar to any young reader who has struggled to be helpful at grown-up tasks, this picture book centers around ideas about learning new skills.