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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Capturing the emotions and friendships that characterize life in middle school, Best Friends is a story about music, experience, and growing into oneself.
Tears Are Everywhere offers readers a philosophical exploration of the physical and emotional experiences tears can evoke.
An excellent choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy adventurous stories about friendship, bravery, and the power of working together.
Tiki Time: T-Rex Tiki is also a great fit for reading discussions that center on SEL learning and the true meaning of heroism.
Readers will meet a colorful cast of imaginary creatures, each one unique and fascinating, who live to bring dreams to life.
Perfect for shared reading and as a starting point for exploring themes of family, appreciation, and the unseen acts of care that shape our lives.
Perfect for reading aloud, the story invites listeners to revel in the silliness while appreciating the universal challenge of falling asleep.
The timeless parable of the caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly becomes the focus for a story about perseverance, self-discovery, and helping others.
From antelope munching cantaloupe to a zebu getting a tattoo, this alphabet board book proves that the ABCs don’t have to play by the rules.
Perfect for thoughtful readers, budding environmentalists, and classrooms exploring themes of conservation and responsibility.