The Picture Book Buzz

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Lesléa Newman, Susan Gal, and Review of Joyful Song

Honored to talk with the dynamic duo Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal about creating their newest picture book - Joyful Song: A Naming Story.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Zainab Khan and Review of Noura's Crescent Moon

Exciting to talk with my friend Zainab Khan about her inspiration and creation of her debut picture book - Noura's Crescent Moon.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Kimberly Lee, Charlene Chua, and Boys Don't Fry

Excited to interview the dynamic duo of Kimberly Lee and Charlene Chua about their stunning new picture book - Boys Don't Fry.

Lila and the Jack-O'-Lantern: Halloween Comes to America - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

A spectacular #PPBF historical fiction on the origin of Halloween and jack-o-laterns in America.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Nancy Churnin 2023

The amazing and talented Nancy Churnin discusses the creation of her first historical fiction picture book - Lila and the Jack-o’-Lantern.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Hanh Bui, Review of The Yellow Áo Dài, and Giveaway

Fun dicussion with Hanh Bui about her beautiful, touching debut picture book - The Yellow Áo Dài

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Marzieh Abbas and Anu Chaouhan Plus Review of A Dupatta Is . . .

Excited to interview Marzieh Abbas and Anu Chouhan about their creation of the picture book - A Dupatta Is . . .

Before Music: Where Instruments Come From - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF and Giveaway

Exciting preview peek at a fun picture book coming in June - Before Music: Where Instruments Come From.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Helen H. Wu, Review of Tofu Takes Time, and Giveaway

Interview with Helen H. Wu along with a sneak peek at her new picture book - Tofu Takes Time - and an extra special giveaway.

CYBILS Awards

2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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