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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Magic, friendship, and a dangerous new mystery await! We’re revealing the cover of Lionborn and the Secret of Dark Rider by Sharique Zea.
Join us for a conversation with Shaun Tan about Hometown, a visually stunning story that asks big questions about identity, belonging, and where we call home.
We’re revealing the cover of The 50 States of Invention: Coast to Coast Innovation and Creation by Heather Alexander and illustrated by Brad Woodard.
National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi joins us to talk sisterhood, survival, and writing straight from the heart in Sisters Alone.
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, Matthew Cordell talks with host Bianca Schulze about 102, his newest picture book.
When bedtime chaos reached its peak in Jody Bucher’s household, an unexpected character stepped in to save the day: Mrs. Gourd.
What began as an exchange of advance reader copies quickly became a rich conversation about storytelling, disability, and threads connecting their new novels.
We’re excited to unveil the cover of My Roller Skates by Meg Medina, a sweet story about friendship, ownership, and finding a way to make room for both.
What does it take to capture the sights, sounds, and excitement of a fireworks-filled summer night? Illustrator Cátia Chien shares the story behind Fireworks.
Join us for a conversation with Rick Williams, Sr. about the inspiration, imagination, and family collaboration behind the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series.