The Picture Book Buzz

Jimmy's Shoes: The Story of Jimmy Choo, Shoemaker to a Princess - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A fascinating nonfiction which offers a great peek into the life, career, persistence, and genius of Jimmy Choo.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Simona Ceccarelli and New Picture Book Momo

Enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Simona Ceccarelli about her newest, stunning picture book - Momo.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Kari Gonzales and Review of How to Hatch a Reader

Fun time talking with debut author Kari Gonzales about the inspiration and creation of - How to Hatch a Reader.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Patricia Tanumihardja

Excited to interview Patricia Tanumihardja about her newest picture book - Jimmy’s Shoes: The Story of Jimmy Choo, Shoemaker to a Princess.

Your One and Only Heart - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF book is a wonderfully illustrated poetic ode to the human heart.

The Picture Book Buzz - August 2023 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members Part 2

Four super-talented STEAM Team Books authors discuss their fascinating STEM picture books releasing in August.

The Picture Book Buzz - August 2023 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members Part 1

Five super-talented authors from STEAM Team Books discuss the creation of their fantastic new STEM picture & middle grade books.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Maria Gianferrari, Maris Wicks + Review of You & the Bowerbird

Such a fun discussion with Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks about their collaboration on the picture book - You and the Bowerbird.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Rajani LaRocca 2023

The busy and very prolific Rajani LaRocca shares the long journey to create her newest nonfiction picture book - Your Own and Only Heart.

Together We Swim AND Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam! - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

Double header #PPBF feature of two wonderful new picture books - Together We Swim and Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam!

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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