The Picture Book Buzz - August 2024 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members (Part 2)
Whether you're here to support the STEAM Team authors, curiosity, or because you love nonfiction books, I hope you read to the end because you'll discover some amazing authors and super spectacular books!
Today I have the pleasure to introduce you to four creatives from the STEAM Team Books – a group of authors and illustrators who joined together to celebrate and help promote their STEAM books. I hope you enjoy this peek at these delightful books and fascinating creatives.
"STEAM Team Books is a group of authors who have a STEM/STEAM book releasing in 2023. It includes fiction & nonfiction, trade or educational books.” Check out their website for other interviews, activities, and bios.
Tell us a little about yourself. (Where/when do you write or illustrate? How long have you been writing or illustrating? What is your favorite type of book to write or illustrate? What drew you to STEAM books? etc.)
Jonathan Roth – Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars (Litte Brown/Christy Ottaviano 8/20/2024) – Many moons ago, out of art school, I rediscovered picture books and kidlit and knew without a doubt that this was what I wanted to do (note: this was an odd choice for a ‘serious’ art student). I jumped into creating picture books, ready to take the world by fire – and then spent years in the trenches, getting lots of rejections, but learning the ropes and building my community.
Finally, with my second agent, I had luck with a chapter book series and then a graphic novel series. Only after all that is my first picture book finally coming out! Though all my books have space and science connections, this will also be my first official non-fiction STEAM title. By day, I’m an elementary art teacher – just completed year 25!
[Author of chapter book series Beep & Bob (2018-19) and Rover & Speck (2022-24).]
Christine Liu-Perkins – The Quest for a Tangram Dragon (Bloomsbury Children’s Books 8/20/2024) – I started writing for children almost thirty years ago, switching from writing academic papers on psychological research. My first publications for children were nonfiction articles in DIG (which became DIG INTO HISTORY) and HIGHLIGHTS magazines.
I feel most confident writing nonfiction, although when an idea strikes, I’ll write fiction. I do loads of research for whatever I work on. STEAM naturally relates to many subjects I’ve pursued. For my new book, tangram puzzles are related to mathematics. For At Home in Her Tomb, my fascination with a mummy led to learning about archaeology, medicine, chemistry, and ancient Chinese art.
I’ve written and researched in many places, but when I really need to focus, I go somewhere without my usual distractions. That often means heading to a library with just paper, pen, and whatever research materials I need for that day’s writing.
[Author of At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui (2014).]
Sarah Albee – The Painter and the President (Calkins Creek/Astra 8/27/2024) – I’m a mostly middle-grade writer, and a good many of my books tend to be a mash-up of science and history, with a special interest in the history of ordinary, everyday people. My latest, Accidental Archaeologists features (true) stories about chance discoveries made by ordinary people that changed what we thought we knew about the past.
My latest book leans more toward the “A” in STEAM—it’s about the relationship between George Washington and his go-to portrait painter, Gilbert Stuart. Washington was a man of action and loathed sitting for portraits, although he knew how important it was to do so for his legacy. And Gilbert Stuart was the best portraitist of the era. The problem was—they had very different personalities and did not especially like one another.
[Author of over 100 books, including Troublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done (2022), Fairy Tale Science (2021), Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries (2020), Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees (I Can Read Level 2), illustrated by Gustavo Mazali (2020), North America: A Fold-out Graphic History (2019), Dog Days of History: The Incredible Story of Our Best Friends (2018), Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines (2017), Why'd They Wear That?: Fashion as the Mirror of History (2015), Bugged: How Insects Changed History (2014), and Poop Happened!: A History of the World from the Bottom Up (2010). ]
Roxanne Troup – Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (Schiffer Kids 8/28/2024) - I was an avid, early reader, but not of picture books. Though we had enough books to fill a small library in my house (my dad couldn’t bear the thought of throwing books away), we didn’t have many picture books. My siblings were much older than I, and my dad was a fifth-grade teacher, so most of our books were for older readers. It wasn’t until college that I discovered the magic of picture books. I went to school to become a teacher, and each year, my college hosted a fabulous children’s literature festival geared toward teachers and students. It was in those breakouts I realized that real people wrote and illustrated the books I loved. And though, at that point, I still didn’t consider writing as a career choice, the experience planted a seed that, many years later, I’m reaping from.
I’ve been writing since 2009—first as a freelancer, then as a ghostwriter which allowed me to stay home with my kids, and finally as a writer for the education market. I love writing educational books for kids; I learn something new every time I sit down with a new topic. But picture books are my absolute favorite. I love the way art and text combine to create something poignant and powerful (or just fun and silly). Doing both at once—through STEAM picture books—is a dream come true!
[Author of over two dozen books for kids, including Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (2024), Robots and AI (DK Super Readers) (2023), Homes Around the World (DK Super Readers) (2023), Astronauts in Space (DK Super Readers) (2023), Magnets (DK Super Readers) (2023), World of Technology (DK Super Readers) (2023), My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me (2023), The Circulatory System (Body Systems) (2022), Deep-Sea Creatures (Creepy, Kooky Science) (2019), Nasty Parasites (Creepy, Kooky Science) (2019).]
Thank you all for coming. What helps you to be inspired?
Jonathan Roth – Reading! Holding a good book makes me want to create my own. One big theme of Almost Underwear is that we’re always building off the work of others, and I certainly couldn’t be a writer without first being a reader. Though I write and draw my books almost exclusively at my desk – adjacent to teeming bookshelves – a lot of my ideas are worked out during walks and bike rides.
Christine Liu-Perkins – Research! Research sparks most of my ideas. And when I get stuck in my writing, doing further research opens up more ideas and connections for me.
Sarah Albee – Fear of deadlines LOL. But seriously, I agree with Jonathan. Allowing myself to read whatever and whenever I feel like is a big help for inspiring ideas and my own writing. I used to feel guilty reading in the middle of the day, but now I acknowledge and embrace the fact that it’s a big part of my job!
Roxanne Troup – Yes. Yes. And Yes. Reading, research, and deadlines all motivate me to create. But I also get ideas as I’m driving or listening to music. Sometimes as I’m laying in bed waiting to fall sleep, my brain is also busy writing and rewriting my stories.
Now that we know a little more about all of you, what sparked your interest and caused you to write or illustrate this book?
Jonathan Roth – Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars (8/20/2024) – The moment I learned that NASA’s small, experimental helicopter on Mars had a tiny piece of the original wing cloth from the Wright brother’s Flyer taped to its underside, I knew I wanted to tell the story about how a piece of fabric literally linked the first flights on two planets. I immediately pictured it as a fun fusion of drawings and historic photos, all from the vantage of the cloth. From my space geekery, I already knew that Neil Armstrong also took a piece of the wing cloth on his trip to the moon – what a way to stitch it all together!
Christine Liu-Perkins – The Quest for a Tangram Dragon (8/20/2024) – I’ve wanted to write about tangrams for a long time. I started brainstorming in earnest in response to a publisher’s call for early math books. I hadn’t played with tangrams for years, so when I started up again, I was struck by how challenging tangram puzzles are. My learning anew how to manipulate the shapes inspired the basic structure of the book.
Sarah Albee – The Painter and the President ( 8/27/2024) – I first learned about Gilbert Stuart back in college. I had a summer job working as a “helper” to an elderly couple who had a gorgeous summer house in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. It wasn’t huge, or especially fancy, but it was right on the water and it had a beautiful grand piano and a large, sunny yard with bees buzzing around the flower beds. They (we) entertained visitors all summer long. Nearly every morning, I went running past Gilbert Stuart’s birthplace, which had a sign marking it as a historic landmark. At the time, I wondered who he was (this was pre-Google), but once I realized who he was I started seeing his name frequently, and saw how ubiquitous his paintings are. But it wasn’t until just a few years ago, when I was working on a different book about George Washington, that I started getting curious about Gilbert, the man. Most of his subjects loved sitting for him–he was charming and cracked jokes and–if you showed him the respect he believed he, a great painter, was due–he was a delight to be around. But in Ron Chernow’s biography of Washington, he mentions their testy relationship, and THAT was the aha! moment for me.
Roxanne Troup – Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (8/28/2024) – When I saw NASA’s announcement (back in 2019) of returning to the moon, this time with a woman, I knew that moment deserved to be commemorated. But it took some time for the structure of this manuscript to fall into place. In fact, the structure changed again after it was acquired! I originally wrote it as a countdown, highlighting important numbers in space and the NASA program, but my publisher wanted to age it up a bit, so we removed the numbered elements and rearranged a few spreads to create what it is today.
Thank you all. I love learning the backstory to a book's spark. What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of being a children’s author or illustrator?
Jonathan Roth – In most of the arts, you can reach an audience without too much trouble – you can sing at an open-mike, display paintings at local gallery, post comics on social media. But to get a book in a child’s hand (other than a child you may know) is a pretty labyrinthine process. The books that kids read come from bookstores, schools and libraries, and there’s no real short-cut for getting them there. Your book is either published or not – and by far, most are not. And then when it is finally in the world, with great luck and years after you wrote it, it’s still one of thousands of titles that’s not Dogman. (In my Jewish grandmother’s voice, with hands in the air: “What isn’t challenging?”)
Christine Liu-Perkins – Matching my passion projects with the market. After I’ve invested weeks or months of effort, it hurts when that manuscript or proposal gets rejected. To offset such disappointment, I choose projects that I want to learn about and that I find personally meaningful, whether or not they get published.
Sarah Albee – Finding just the right idea, and then determining just the right format, and then convincing my agent to convince editors that it would make good business sense to acquire it! Oh, yeah, and then there’s the whole writing/revision process LOL. But I’m not complaining. (Actually, I guess I kind of am complaining.) I love what I do.
Roxanne Troup – The market. You just never know what idea is going to work or what manuscript is going to be acquired and when that might happen. There’s a lot in this industry that we can’t control, and the silent waiting is horrendous.
I appreciate all of your candor. I think a number of us may be cuing Jonathan's grandmother in the future! 😊Is there anything special you want your readers to know about your book?
Text & Image © Jonathan Roth. 2024.
Jonathan Roth – Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars (8/20/2024) – If they’re ever in Washington D.C., they can see the actual little piece of Wright Flyer wing cloth that Neil Armstrong took to the moon at the National Air and Space Museum! Of course, they can also see the actual Wright Flyer there too – though the cloth on the wings is a replica.
Text © Christine Liu-Perkins, 2024. Image © Lynn Scurfield. 2024.
Christine Liu-Perkins – The Quest for a Tangram Dragon (8/20/2024) – The illustrations add so much to the book! I love how Lynn Scurfield gave the tans individual personalities with their own emotions and expressive behaviors. I also appreciate the colorfulness and sense of movement she gave to each spread.
Besides a STEAM component, the book also has SEL elements, including teamwork, persistence, and problem-solving.
Text © Sarah Albee, 2024. Image © Stacy Innerst. 2024.
Sarah Albee – The Painter and the President (8/27/2024) – In every good picture book (and I hope mine qualifies), there’s always more going on than “just” the storyline. In my book, the theme is really about the power of art. Art is what endures, and how we know most of what we know about civilizations from the past. And both Washington and Stuart understood the importance of art.
Text © Roxanne Troup, 2024. Image © Amanda Lenz, 2024.
Roxanne Troup – Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (8/28/2024) – The illustrator, Amanda Lenz, did a marvelous job collaging real space photos and textures (many from the James Webb and Hubble telescopes) into her whimsical art which created a fun look-and-find element for young readers. Each time I read it; I see one I missed before–it’s great!
These are all such fascinating books! What was the hardest, or most challenging, part of writing, illustrating, or researching your book? Was there a bit of your research you didn’t get to include?
Jonathan Roth – Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars (8/20/2024) – One helpful part about creative non-fiction books is the backmatter. So, though my book is real history told in the manner of a whimsical story, I could use the backmatter to include details that didn’t fit the main arc – such as that John Glenn, when he was traveled aboard the Space Shuttle 36 years after his own historic first orbits, also took a piece of the Wright Flyer cloth with him.
Christine Liu-Perkins – The Quest for a Tangram Dragon (8/20/2024) – The most challenging part was developing configurations for each group of tans. Normally, tangrams require using all seven pieces together. But in my story, the tans are added one at a time, so I had to create configurations for two, three, four, five, and six tans. Although challenging, it was also fun!
Some of my research that didn’t fit in the book involves mathematical concepts and applications derived from tangrams. I hope to share some of that on my website.
Sarah Albee – The Painter and the President (8/27/2024) – I’d say it was evaluating the sources and determining which accounts seemed closest to what actually happened. So many primary sources are written by people with a vested interest in how the events they’re recording will be seen by later generations. There aren’t a ton of primary sources about Gilbert Stuart, and of those, some were written years after Stuart died, another by his grown daughter who of course wanted her father cast in a positive light. Luckily, I was able to have extensive conversations with a former curator at the National Portrait Gallery who specializes in American portraiture, and she had so much knowledge and insight.
Roxanne Troup – Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (8/28/2024) – As I mentioned previously, the structure of this story changed drastically after acquisitions. Actually, it changed after final art was completed and approved. Since the illustrator was on maternity leave, the publisher asked me to remove the countdown element and rethink the book’s structure using all the existing artwork. Essentially, they asked for a rewrite. But the book is written in rhyme, and I couldn’t wrap my head around what they were asking. I spent several days just trying to process the feedback which originated with the sales and marketing team. (By this time, the editor who had shepherded our project through publication left the company, and we were without an advocate for a bit. The new editor was just trying to make everyone happy.) Thankfully, I was able to tweak the original text for most of the book. But I felt like this new storyline needed a new beginning and ending. I reached out to a couple friends for help, and Matt Forrest Essenwine saved the day. He helped me see what I already had and made a couple suggestions that I was able to run with. (I was just too close to the project and stressing about the timeline. I couldn’t see it anymore.) Thank goodness for kidlit author pals!
These were some interesting challenges. Thank goodness for determination, experts, and author pals! Are there any upcoming projects that you are working on now that you can share a tidbit with us?
Jonathan Roth – All my published books so far are set mainly off Earth, though I have written plenty of stories closer to home. Right now, two ideas I’m working on involve Da Vinci and dinosaurs. Not together, but hmm… [😊]
Christine Liu-Perkins – I’m cycling back to a project I started years ago that combines Chinese folklore with tales of crime and justice.
Sarah Albee – I have a book coming out in October called Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber (with Charlesbridge), and another in Spring ’25 about the history of Zero, the number. And the one I’m working on right now is about DINOSAURS!
Roxanne Troup – Right now I’m noodling through how to age up one of my picture book manuscripts to create a graphic chapter book series that I think will work better with my topic. But I’ve never written anything like that before, so I’m reading tons of mentor texts.
Wow, these all sound fascinating. We'll have to keep our eyes open for them. How do you each deal with, or celebrate, rejections?
Jonathan Roth – You get so used to rejection in this biz – you have to. That said, there are different tiers of rejection: if my agent has a book out with ten editors, and I get an email that one has passed, I have a quick pang and then it’s done. If it’s the tenth editor, a sinking feeling. The worst by far, though, is when after weeks of buildup an editor takes it to an acquisitions meeting – they really want it – but it gets shot down (usually some marketing concern you have no way to revise your way out of). That’s a big ugh.
Christine Liu-Perkins – Over the years, I’ve learned to take rejections less personally. Of course, I’m always disappointed after a rejection. But I tell myself it wasn’t the right fit between my manuscript and that editor or that publisher at that point in time. It may well be right for somewhere else. Meanwhile, I worked hard on something that I’m proud of and that’s meaningful to me.
Sarah Albee – Having an idea, or, worse, an entire manuscript, get rejected never gets easier for me. I like to think I’ve developed a tough(er) skin after all these years, but rejection is still a gut punch. But I’ve learned to allow myself to nurse my wounds for a short time and then get right back to it–either fixing what was rejected or starting a whole new project. You have to do that in this business. And more often than not, after I let a bit of time pass and allow my bruised ego to recover a bit, I usually see that there might be a reason an idea or ms didn’t work for someone, and sometimes I actually find a way to revise it and sell it.
Roxanne Troup – I agree with Sarah. Rejection is hard, but it is also inevitable. When I get a tough rejection, I try to give myself a few days then look at my manuscript (or pitch–sometimes I just haven’t found the right way to pitch a manuscript) to see if there’s any applicable feedback. If not, I chalk it up to not finding the right editor/publisher, just like Christine, and send it out again. I don’t have an agent, so sometimes that means doing more market research or figuring out a different way to pitch it.
Thank you all for your candor and honesty. It's definitely tough, but you have good practical ideas for pushing on. Last question, is there a plant or flower you love growing, or wish you could grow, in your yard or garden?
Jonathan Roth – We have a big garden – it’s mostly my wife’s canvas, and I just help out and enjoy. My favorite part is seeing bees on the flowers, fireflies at night, and picking fresh tomatoes, cukes, and basil. [Almost heaven!]
Christine Liu-Perkins – I’d love to have a bamboo hedge in my yard! [Oh! Hope you don't have neighbors.]
Sarah Albee – Oh, Maria, such a timely question! My husband and I have just moved from Connecticut to New York City (where he has a great new job). I love New York so much, but I think leaving my flower and vegetable garden behind was one of the most difficult parts of the move. I miss my roses, and my peonies, and my edible flower garden. But thankfully, I am a short subway ride from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and also from several amazing greenmarkets in NYC. [Sorry! Glad you are near BBG and markets!]
Roxanne Troup – A lot of “traditional” flowers and vegetables don’t grow in the mountains of Colorado. It’s either too dry or we have too drastic of temperature swings (or hail). So I miss a lot of things. After living here for 20 years, I’ve been able to replace many of the flowers we had in Missouri with hardier native varieties, but I miss the vegetables, especially the tomatoes and strawberries. Every year, we try tomatoes and only get a handful of grape-sized fruit, and no matter what I try I cannot keep the rabbits and squirrels out of the strawberries. 🤷🏻♀️[Me. too! I've always wanted to try the hanging strawberry &/or tomato bags!]
NOW, let me take a moment to introduce you to these amazing STEAM books!
Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars by Jonathan Roth (Little Brown/Christy Ottaviano 8/20/2024) – This amazing book celebrates the determination and gumption of the Wright brothers' first flight and NASA's flights to the moon and Mars through the lens of a bolt of plain, white, woven cotton cloth. By overlaying illustrations on fascinating historic photographs and using a graphic-like format, Orville, Wilbur, and the sweet faced muslin square are able to show up and "witness" the progression from the Kitty Hawk glider to a helicopter on Mars. In addition to showing great technical schematics for the aircraft and rover, it also captures a bizzarre moment in world history with scenes of NASA ground control double masked. Backmatter and information on Perseverance's equipment beautifully supplement this lightly humorous depiction of a little-known bit of flight history.
Synopsis: With NASA photos and playful illustrations throughout, here is an incredible slice of hidden history and an introduction to the science of air and space for all ages.
One day in 1903 the Wright brothers entered a department store in Ohio to buy a bolt of fabric. The plain muslin cloth was most often used to make underwear. As it happens, the Wright brothers were about to wrap the simple cloth around the ribs of a mechanical ‘wing’ and dramatically change the world. Sixty-six years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrong took a big leap onto the moon. With him was a swatch of the exact fabric the bicycle mechanics had purchased in 1903. Fifty-two years after that, in 2021, a remote-controlled car-sized explorer landed on Mars. Attached to the underside of a cable was a tiny piece of very old cloth—cloth that had almost become underwear. Almost Underwear is the story of that incredible piece of fabric, and the historic ‘firsts’ it stitches together.
The Quest for a Tangram Dragon by Christine Liu-Perkins, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield (Bloomsbury Children’s Books 8/20/2024) – Such a fun book tying Chinese culture and myth with math. When a little triangle sets out to search for a dragon to bring rain, it runs into six other shapes. Each time, the shapes flip, swivel, jump, jumble, and angle themselves into different combinations. Creative illustrations and expressive faces enhance these shapes and make them so much fun. Modeling determination, compassion, and budding friendship these shapes finally discover their dragon. A wonderful author's note explains the Chinese origin of tangrams, the cultural significance of shapes in the book, and encourage readers to create their own tangrams.
Synopsis: A clever and charming introduction to the Tangram puzzle, a classic Chinese shape puzzle that's beloved in early math curriculum.
A brave Little Triangle seeks a Chinese dragon to end the long drought. On the quest, Little Triangle meets other shapes who want to help. Using the magic of tangrams, the shapes do amazing things together:
Two triangles flip and flap to make a butterfly! With a square, they swap and swivel to make a bat! Four shapes jump and bump to become a bird.
But there's still no sign of the dragon they need.
When they reach a mountain, no matter how much they hop and plop, huddle and muddle, or leap and heap, the shapes can't find a way to the top. How will they ever find the dragon they're searching for?
The Painter and the President by Sarah Albee, illustrated by Stacy Innerst (Calkins Creek 8/27/2024) - This fascinating nonfiction biography chronicles the interactions of two men who "understood the power of art" and its ability to preserve one's legacy. It juxtaposes the personality of President George Washington against that of the famous portrait painter Gilbert Stuart. Celebrated largely for his unusual process, Stuart worked differently than many portrait painters at the time. Using banter, observation, and a "dab, dab, dab, swish, swoop" he was able to capture his subject's soul. Although the President was a hard nut to crack, Stuart eventually peeked past the president's pained, haughty veneer and created Washington's historic (unfinished) portrait. The engraving of which still graces the dollar bill. Back matter offers additional information on George Washington, the dollar bill's engraving, and a timeline. It's a wonderful look at a moment in history which has had a long-lasting effect.
Synopsis: George Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington’s most lasting and recognized portrait—the one that’s used on the one-dollar bill.
George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted—which took days and days to complete—he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart’s unique way of painting didn’t compel his subjects to sit for hours on end—in fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists’. And Gilbert Stuart’s one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time—it’s the one that’s used on the one-dollar bill.
Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space by Roxanne Troup, illustrated by Amanda Lenz (Schiffer Kids 8/28/2024) – This lovely rhyming picture book celebrates NASA's Artemis mission to return to space and land "the first woman and first person of color" on the moon. Stunning collages of actual NASA images are combined with darling digital illustrations as four child astronauts blast off to explore the cosmos and the moon. The intriguingly illustrated glossary and notes from the author and illustrator enhance the book's creation of wonder and curiosity about outer space.
Synopsis: This picture book's lyrical text introduces space concepts while celebrating NASA's Artemis missions and all future space adventures.
What will we find light-years away,
beyond the expanse where our planets play?
Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features:
• Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space
• An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts
• A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words
• A strong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a celebration of NASA's goal of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon
This exciting adventure to the moon and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts to reach for the stars.
Thank you all for giving us a little peek into yourselves and your books. Wishing you all enormous success.
To learn more about these writers, or to contact them:
Jonathan Roth – Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled From Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars (Little Brown/Christy Ottaviano 8/20/2024) –
Website: https://jonathan-roth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonrothbooks
Christine Liu-Perkins – The Quest for a Tangram Dragon (Bloomsbury Children’s Books 8/20/2024) –
Website: https://christineliuperkins.com/
Sarah Albee – The Painter and the President (Calkins Creek/Astra 8/27/2024) -
Website: www.sarahalbeebooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.albee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahalbee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjalbee/
Roxanne Troup – Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space (Schiffer Kids 8/28/2024) –
Website: https://www.roxannetroup.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxanneTroup
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