

The Picture Book Buzz - Joint Interview with Sharon Langley & Amy Nathan
Monday, I was honored to talk with Floyd Cooper, the illustrator of A Ride To Remember: A Civil Rights Story. Today, I get to chat with...


Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
What a fun month! The anniversary of the Apollo 11 Launch resulted in so many great books on the astronauts, the moon, and space...


An Inconvenient Alphabet - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I enjoy learning about new or little known aspects of history. I've known about Ben Franklin, his inventions, and the role he played in...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Hannah Holt
I imagine most of you know my next guest - Hannah Holt. I had the privilege of getting to know Hannah over the past few years at the...


The Queen and the First Christmas Tree - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I adore Christmas, decorating trees, and baking cookies. I know, I know it isn't even October yet. I suppose it IS a bit early to talk...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Nancy Churnin
Today, I get the privilege to bring you an interview with a remarkable woman - Nancy Churnin. She writes beautiful nonfiction picture...


The Picture Book Buzz - Scholastic National Park Series
If you know me, or have looked around my website, you'll guess that I love spending time outdoors. I have hiked, camped, and explored...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Sonja Anderson
This week, I am interviewing an author who, jointly with her husband, wrote a wonderful book on the history of Mount Rainier's Inns and...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Melissa Stoller
Today, I have the privilege of talking with Melissa Stoller. Her debut chapter book The Enchanted Snow Globe: Return to Coney Island...


The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
What a crazy week. In addition to biggest snow storm in Western Washington, since 2012 and of course politics, two of my favorite...