Author and Illustrator Interviews
Get to know authors and illustrators by reading our exclusive interviews. Discover how their own life experiences shape their books, take a peek inside their studios, and find out the secrets behind creative processes. Read on ...
In this section of The Children’s Book Review you’ll find interviews with children’s book authors and illustrators that cover a myriad of age groups and genres. We love shining the spotlight on both authors and illustrators and getting to know what makes them tick, discovering their inspirations, and finding out more about their books from concept to publication. To get you started, here are some of our more recent and exciting author and illustrator interviews:
Hey, Reader! It’s a Jarrett J. Krosoczka Interview
Sophie Blackall Discusses If You Come to Earth
Selfie and a Shelfie with Joanna Ho, Author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Roseanne A. Brown Discusses A Song of Wraith and Ruin
Q&A with Hervé Tullet (Yes, It Rhymes)
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Author Sandra Nickel offers a fairy-tale-like portrait of how a misunderstood child grew into one of the world’s most beloved storytellers.
In this conversation, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo take us behind the scenes of Bing’s Cherries, a vibrant picture book inspired by the story of Ah Bing.
Claudia Mills channels her decades of teaching philosophy into a heartfelt novel about a disruptive student and the search for wisdom in impossible situations.
In this conversation, Nancy Hudgins takes us behind the scenes of Books Good Enough for You, a fascinating look at the legendary editor Ursula Nordstrom.
Don’t miss the cover reveal below, plus hear from Cedar Pruitt and David Litchfield on bringing a world-changing discovery to life for young readers.
Sara Pennypacker joins us to discuss The Lions’ Run: an orphan discovers courage through unlikely heroes secretly resisting Nazi occupation in WWII France.
We sit down with author and life coach Jackie Wallace to talk about Vinny’s World Tour and her belief that imagination is the starting point for every dream.
Sharique Zea, author of Lionborn, joins us to talk about growing up in fantasy worlds and writing a story that turns feeling different into a source of strength
We’re delighted to reveal the cover of Love and Mercy by Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen—the 16th book in the beloved Mercy Watson series.
Megan McDonald, the mastermind behind Judy Moody, explores themes of mischief, friendship, and wonder in her latest works.