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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In this sequel, readers will find out what happens after Mo, Dax, Cody, and Nacho survive their first brush with underworld bad guys and rescue Mo’s dad.
In this fun and silly bedtime picture book, however, the kids have met their match, and Mom’s got an ally at last—the commanding but kind Mrs. Gourd.
Framing nature as both a challenge and a reward, Kimmy Goes Camping is ideal for confident picture-book readers who love nature and outdoor adventures.
In this chapter book for young readers, a warmly drawn cast of bear characters leads readers on adventures that emphasize emotional growth and problem-solving.
Tenth in the beloved Fred the Snake series, this picture book celebrates Chinese culture as it explains why 2025 is Fred’s special year.
Written by an expert in public speaking and entertainment, this debut picture book encourages readers to follow their passions just like Livy Lou does.
Full of canine bravado and affection, Hank the Brave is an excellent match for readers who prefer their stories to be both silly and uplifting.
For any child who loves animals, So You Want to Be a Veterinarian is the perfect starting place for fueling big career dreams.
In this sweet and funny picture book, readers will meet a pet cat with a distinctly unrealistic understanding of his identity and role in the home.
Capturing the emotions and friendships that characterize life in middle school, Best Friends is a story about music, experience, and growing into oneself.