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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Join us for a conversation with Rick Williams, Sr. about the inspiration, imagination, and family collaboration behind the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series.
Join us for a conversation with Z. B. Asterplume about illustrating Rainbow Cookies, a story of Pride, community, courage, and one unforgettable cookie.
Join us for an action-packed conversation with A. Y. Chan about friendship, martial arts, and the heart behind The Legendary Mo Seto: Martial Arts Star.
In this episode, Philip C. Stead shares the inspirations behind A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic, his leap into imaginative middle grade fiction.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Curtis Wright about The Unbeautiful Butterfly, a story that reimagines transformation through kindness.
Dr. Karen Huff and Loren Long discuss author visits, storytelling, and the connections that form when children meet the creators behind their favorite books.
In this conversation, Joan Schoettler discusses A Doctor at Heart, her inspiring picture book biography about children’s heart surgery pioneer Vivien Thomas.
Join us in our conversation with Lin Oliver, who discusses humor, heart, and the idea that kindness is a skill children can grow.
In this conversation, Ken Rohlf shares the inspiration behind Best Friends, A Tale of a Boy and His Dog, a heartfelt story of a child and his dog.
Author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Bill Hope stop by the Growing Readers Podcast to talk peanut butter, lost things, and the creative partnership.