The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Jyoti Gopal and Review of Desert Queen

Interesting discussion with Jyoti Gopal about the inspiration and creation of her stunning new picture book - Desert Queen.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Nancy Whitesides, Tamara Smith, + Review of Grief is an Elephant

Great fun interviewing Tamara Ellis Smith and Nancy Whitesides about their amazing new picture book - Grief is an Elephant.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Alex Cousseau and Review of The Brothers Zzli

Excited to interview the French author Alex Cousseau about the inspiration and creation of his amazing new picture book - The Brothers Zzli.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Sue Heavenrich

So excited to interview Sue Heavenrich about her perfect October picture book - The Pie That Molly Grew.

Fungi Grow - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF + Two Book Giveaway

A stunning, award-worthy STEM introduction to the often hidden life-cycle and wonderful diversity of fungi.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Sara O'Leary + Review of Little Book of the Little Brontës

Excited to interview Sara O'Leary about her ingenious and stunning new picture book - The Little Books of the Little Brontës.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Maria Gianferrafri + 2-Book Giveaway

The talented Maria Gianferrari discusses her two gorgeous new picture books, releasing this fall - Thank A Farmer and Fungi Grow.

Pass the Baby - The Perfect Picture Book Buzz

A gorgeous, joyful celebration of family and shared meals, full of love and humor.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Lawrence Schimel & L.A. Montes + Review of Colorful Mondays

Excited to interview Honduran author L. A. Montes and translator Lawrence Schimel about their touching new picture book - Colorful Mondays.

The Picture Book Buzz - October 2023 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members (Part 2)

Interview with five fabulous STEAM Team Books authors whose wonderful STEM books release throughout October.

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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