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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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.
Features a range of stories in which the enthusiastic and imaginative trio of friends learn about the day-to-day practices and challenges faced by scientists.
In Passing Notes, debut author Tammy Wilson draws on decades of experience as an elementary school principal to tell the story of Logan, a boy with asthma.
Passing Notes is the perfect length for a read-aloud book, making it an excellent choice for classroom use and discussions on modifying behavior.
A layered, haunting tale that blends historical and contemporary perspectives to explore themes of displacement, resilience, and injustice.
A gleaming royal crown, a wrongfully accused jeweler, and one very magical rabbit collide in this irreverent, laugh-out-loud picture book.
Too Deep to Drown is a story about the ocean, but more importantly, it’s a story about fighting for your place in the world.