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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Today, we chat with P.E. Shadrick, author of Elephants DO Forget, a touching story that helps children understand memory loss through empathy and adventure.
Today we chat with J.E. “Jan” Thomas, author of The AI Incident, a middle-grade novel exploring AI, connection, and belonging in a tech-driven world.
A podcast interview with Jon Agee discussing George and Lenny Are Always Together on The Growing Readers Podcast,…
Today, we chat with M.H. Clark, author of We Needed a You. This tender new picture book is a love letter to the ones who complete our world.
Today we chat with Kobi Yamada, author of Caring, a new picture book exploring the power of human connection and the impact of making a difference.
Today, we sit down with Ken Rohlf, the author of For You, I Hope, a heartfelt collection of wishes and hopes for the next generation.
Today, we sit down with Jill Rosen and Stephanie Rohr, the delightful duo behind the Ode to a Pug series, to chat about the inspiration behind their books.
Today, we dive into the magical world of mermaids and time-twisting adventures with Liz Kessler, the beloved author behind the Emily Windsnap series.
Allie Millington reveals how she transformed rejection letters into a “rejection collection” that ultimately inspired When You Find a Hope.
Join us as author Lisa Tolin discusses her new picture book, Can You Imagine?: The Art and Life of Yoko Ono, and takes listeners beyond the Beatles narrative.