The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mirka Hokkanen and Review of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds

Chatting with author/illustrator Mirka Hokkanen about the first book in her new picture book science series - Little Seasons: Spring Seeds.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Dashka Slater

Exciting interview with the super-talented Dashka Slater about the creation of her new picture book - Escargot and the Search for Spring.

The Fabulous Fannie Farmer - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A gorgeous biography, w/ a dash of humor, shows how Fannie Farmer's precise measurements and recipe construction changed American cooking.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Chantal Bourgonje and Review of Searching For Home

Interview w/Dutch author/illustrator Chantal Bourgonje about creating her humorous and touching new picture book - Searching For Home.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Brooke Hartman and Evon Zerbetz plus Review of Little Narwhal Lost!

So excited to interview author Brooke Hartman & illustrator Evon Zerbetz about their new picture book - Little Narwhal Lost!

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Emma Bland Smith

Interview with Emma Bland Smith about the inspiration and challenges in creating her new picture book - The Fabulous Fannie Farmer.

Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A gorgeous, lyrical picture book ode to families, adoption, and interwoven identities.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with co-authors Joanna Ho & Liz Kleinrock

Excited to discuss with co-authors Joanna Ho & Liz Kleinrock their inspiration and collaboration on - Eyes That Weave the World’s Wonders.

Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A gorgeous, poetic ode to the wonder & adventure found in hiking, especially up a majestic volcano in the Oregon Cascade mountains.

The Picture Book Buzz - January 2024 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members

Fun interview with two STEAM Team Books authors about their fun nonfiction January book releases.

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