The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Candace Savage and Rachel Hudson

Excited to talk w/the talented Candace Savage and Rachel Hudson about their stunning new illustrated middle grade book - How to Know a Crow.

A Little Like Magic - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF + Giveaway

This week's #PPBF choice is a touching, thought-provoking, and endearing picture book, with a fantastic magical ending.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Carrie Kruck, Erika Meza and Review of Iggy Breathes Fire

Lots of fun talking with Carrie Kruck and Erika Meza about creating their new humorous and poignant picture book - Iggy Who Breathes Fire.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Sarah Kurpiel and Book Giveaway

So fun to chat with author/illustrator Sarah Kurpiel about creating her new poignant and touching picture book - A Little Like Magic.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Amanda Abler, Katy Wu, and Review of Big Bertha

Excited to interview author Amanda Abler and illustrator Katy Wu about their stunning STEM nonfiction picture book - Big Bertha.

Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story - Perfect Picture Book Buzz #PPBF

Charles Ghigna's whimsy and love of words shines through this heartfelt, and empowering book about the power of books and family history.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Ezra Edmond, Jenna Nahyun Chung, and Review of My Friend LeVar

Excited to interview Ezra Edmond and Jenna Nahyun Chung about their imaginative and amazing new picture book - My Friend LeVar.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Charles Ghigna

Excited to interview the amazing Charles Ghigna about his stunning and inspiring new picture book - Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story.

Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This week's #PPBF picture book is an inspirational nonfiction biography, full of suspense, determination, and environmental stewardship.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Nancy White Carlstrom, Claudia McGehee, and Counting Winter

Excited to interview the amazing author Nancy White Carlstrom and illustrator Claudia McGehee about their new picture book - Counting Winter

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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