In this episode, children's author-illustrator Jess Hannigan joins Taylor Sterling of MOONBOW to discuss her debut picture book Spider in the Well (2024), her process for making picture books, what makes a good story, and 5 books from her childhood that have influenced her. Plus, you have to hear her great Grover voice! Check it out.

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