Picture Book Look

By Kirsti Call and Kim Chaffee

What's Picture Book Look about?

Welcome to the Picture Book Look podcast, where Kim Chaffee and Kirsti Call share some of their favorite picture books and chat with the creators to get a behind-the-scenes look into their creative process. Join them as they take a Picture Book Look.

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Picture Book Look episodes:

05.29.2024
Ep134 Becoming Blue with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung
Join us for this delightful conversation with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung and get the behind the scenes details about their engaging and important book, Becoming Blue. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.14.2024
Ep133 Picture Book Picks: Mental Health Awareness Month
We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you around this month's theme: Mental Health Awareness. Listen to the episode to see why we made our picks! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.30.2024
Ep132 Dancing Through Space with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory
We can't wait for you to hear our conversation with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory about this star of a biography that shines a light on the first Black woman in space! Don't miss Dancing Through Space: Dr....
04.09.2024
Ep131 Picture Book Picks: Poetry Month
We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you all around the theme of poetry! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.25.2024
Ep130 Small Things Mended with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and Lauri Hornik
You won't want to miss this conversation! We loved chatting with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and editor Lauri Hornik about the special project that became this beautiful book, Small Things Mended. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.19.2024
Ep129 Picture Book Picks: Women's History Month
We're excited to bring you a new monthly feature on the Picture Book Look podcast- Picture Book Picks! Each month, Kim and Kirsti will each choose 5 books within a theme and share what they love about them and why...
02.27.2024
Ep128 The Reflection in Me with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds
We hope you love listening to this episode as much as we did recording it! Enjoy this special conversation with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds about their beautiful new book, The Reflection in Me. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
02.14.2024
Ep127 Conversations with Kim & Kirsti: Agenting
Today we are talking all things agenting! We hope you find this episode helpful as you follow your writing journey! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.29.2024
Ep126 Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and Jessica Garrison
We are thrilled to be back with our first interview of 2024! Please enjoy our chat with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and editor Jessica Garrison about their beautifully written and illustrated story, Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed...
01.16.2024
Ep125 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Ramping Up Your New Year
Did you miss us? We're back! Not exactly like before but more than we were in 2023. We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2024 - our conversation about how to ramp up 2024 and make this year fabulous! Advertising...
11.07.2023
Ep124 Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas
Our hearts are alive with the sound of picture book creators making magical stories for our heart! We loved chatting with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas about this beautiful biography about the iconic Julie Andrews! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.19.2023
Ep123 The Monster Mac and Cheese Party with Todd Parr
Join us for this wonderful conversation with the one and only Todd Parr as we chat about his latest book, The Monster Mac and Cheese Party! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
08.08.2023
Ep122 Smarty Ants with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones
Join us to get a behind-the-scenes look with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones about Smarty Ants. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
07.11.2023
Ep121 Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney
Join us for this beautiful and important conversation with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney, about Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.28.2023
Ep120 Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Thomas S. Meacham
We're back with this fun chat with Cathy Stefanec Ogren and Lesley Breen to get all the behind the scenes details about their new book, Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
01.24.2023
Ep119 See You Soon
After much deliberation, we've decided to take a step back from releasing weekly episodes in order to have a bit more time to dedicate to our own writing. But this is not goodbye- just, see you soon. We'll be back...
01.17.2023
Ep117 You So Black with Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., London Ladd, and Denene Millner
Listen to this week's episode and hear all of the amazing work that went into the making of You So Black, written by Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd, and edited by Denene Millner. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.10.2023
Ep116 Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach with Kim Chaffee, Alexandra Badiu, and Kayla Tostevin
This week we chat with our own Kim Chaffee, illustrator Alexandra Badiu and editor Kayla Tostevin about the journey behind the pb bio, Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.13.2022
Ep115 The End with John Bray and Josh Cleland
We love this clever book so much! Don't miss our conversation with John Bray and Josh Cleland about their book, The End. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.06.2022
Ep114 Mendel’s Hanukkah Mess Up with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich
Join us for a delightful conversation with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich as we learn about the journey of Mendal’s Hanukkah Mess Up! ***Find out more about Chana here: Website: https://chanastiefel.com/ Twitter: @chanastiefel Instagram: @chanastiefel ...
11.28.2022
Ep113 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Holiday Gift Guide for the Writers in Your Life (or Yourself)
We've compiled a list of 10 great gifts we think any writer would love to have this holiday season! Happy gifting and don't forget, there's nothing wrong with treating yourself too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11.22.2022
Ep112 Caves with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa
You won't want to miss this conversation with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa. We get all the behind the scences details about the book journey of their book, Caves! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11.15.2022
Ep111 How to be a Rock Star with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie PItts
Rock on, Lookers! Join us for this rockin' conversation with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie Pitts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey for How to be a Rock Star! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11.08.2022
Ep110 Alphabedtime with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder
Listen in as we chat with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder about their delightful new book, Alphabedtime! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11.01.2022
Ep109 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: How to Fit Writing into an Already Full Life
How do you find time to write when life is already so full? Join us for this conversation where we share some tips on how you can fit in writing and also a reminder that rest is equally as important...
10.25.2022
Ep108 The Read Dada Mother Goose with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell
Listen in as we chat with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell about the hilarious and incomparable book, The Read Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10.17.2022
Ep107 Dressing Up the Stars with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch
Listen in as we chat with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch about the beautiful, high-fashion biography, Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head. ***Find out more about Jeanne here: Website: ...
10.11.2022
Ep106 Brainstorm! with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and Sarah Rockett
Today we chat with the brilliant creators behind the new book, Brainstorm! Listen to our conversation with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and editor Sarah Rockett. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10.04.2022
Ep105 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Imposter Syndrom
Imposter syndrome- we all feel it. This episode is a conversation about the realities of it, some ideas on how to deal with it, and a reminder to try to be kinder with ourselves. You're not alone and it will...
09.27.2022
Ep104 Fridge-Opolis with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland
Today we chat with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland about the behind-the-scenes journey of their new book, Fridge-Opolis! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.20.2022
Ep103 I Am a Baby with Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio
Listen to Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio share the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Bob's new book, I Am a Baby! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.13.2022
Ep102 Mister Rogers' Gift of Music with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis
Take a listen as we chat with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis about the behind-the-scenes journey of their beautiful book, Mister Rogers' Gift of Music Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.06.2022
Ep101 How To Get Published with Kim and Kirsti
THIS is where you can find all the info: Community Resources: SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/ 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge: https://www.12x12challenge.com/ Course Resources: The Writing Barn: https://thewritingbarn.com/ The Children's Book Academy: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/ Reneé LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/ Highlights Foundation:...
06.28.2022
Ep100 The Big Scream with Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with our own Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres about the creative process behind The Big Scream! Advertising Inquiries:...
06.21.2022
Ep99 The Boy Who Loved Maps with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz about the creative process behind The Boy Who Loved Maps! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
06.14.2022
Ep98 The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness From the Border with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley about the creative process behind The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from...
06.07.2022
Ep97 Some Daddies with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Some Daddies! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.31.2022
EP96 I Love Strawberries with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden about the creative process behind I Love Strawberries! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.24.2022
Ep95 This Could Be You! with Cindy William Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Cindy Williams Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman about the creative process behind This Could Be You! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
05.17.2022
ep94 The Little House of Hope with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne about the creative process behind The Little House of Hope. Advertising...
05.10.2022
Ep93 People Are Wild with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison about the creative process behind People Are Wild. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.03.2022
Ep92 Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger about the creative process behind Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
04.26.2022
Ep91 Counting to Bananas with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee about the creative process behind Counting to Bananas. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
04.19.2022
Ep90 Big and Small and In-Between with Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with the Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman about the creative process behind Big and Small and In-Between. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
04.12.2022
Ep89 Earth Friend Forever with Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with the Brains On! crew (Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten) about the creative process behind Earth Friend Forever! Advertising Inquiries:...
04.05.2022
Ep88 Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle with Nina LaCour
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Nina LaCour about the creative process behind Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.29.2022
Ep87 This is a School with John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison about the creative process behind This is a School! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.22.2022
ep86 Friends are Friends, Forever with Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, Laura Godwin, and Jen Keenan
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, Laura Godwin, and Jen Keenan about the creative process behind Friends are Friends, Forever! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
03.15.2022
Ep85 Here We Come! with Janna Matthies, Christine Davenier, and Allyn Johnston
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Janna Matthies, Christine Davenier, and Allyn Johnston about the creative process behind Here We Come! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.08.2022
ep84 The Crab Ballet with Renée LaTulippe and Amy Novesky
Today's episode is sponsored by Kirstine Call, coaching for creatives. Find out more here: www.kirstinecall.com In today's episode we chat with Renée LaTulippe and Amy Novesky about the creative process behind the lovely lyrical book, The Crab Ballet! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

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Picture Book Look episodes:

Ep134 Becoming Blue with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung

Ep133 Picture Book Picks: Mental Health Awareness Month

Ep132 Dancing Through Space with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory

Ep131 Picture Book Picks: Poetry Month

Ep130 Small Things Mended with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and Lauri Hornik

Ep129 Picture Book Picks: Women's History Month

Ep128 The Reflection in Me with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds

Ep127 Conversations with Kim & Kirsti: Agenting

Ep126 Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and Jessica Garrison

Ep125 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Ramping Up Your New Year

Ep124 Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas

Ep123 The Monster Mac and Cheese Party with Todd Parr

Ep122 Smarty Ants with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones

Ep121 Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney

Ep120 Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Thomas S. Meacham

Ep119 See You Soon

Ep117 You So Black with Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., London Ladd, and Denene Millner

Ep116 Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach with Kim Chaffee, Alexandra Badiu, and Kayla Tostevin

Ep115 The End with John Bray and Josh Cleland

Ep114 Mendel’s Hanukkah Mess Up with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich

Ep113 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Holiday Gift Guide for the Writers in Your Life (or Yourself)

Ep112 Caves with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa

Ep111 How to be a Rock Star with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie PItts

Ep110 Alphabedtime with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder

Ep109 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: How to Fit Writing into an Already Full Life

Ep108 The Read Dada Mother Goose with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell

Ep107 Dressing Up the Stars with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch

Ep106 Brainstorm! with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and Sarah Rockett

Ep105 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Imposter Syndrom

Ep104 Fridge-Opolis with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland

Ep103 I Am a Baby with Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio

Ep102 Mister Rogers' Gift of Music with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis

Ep101 How To Get Published with Kim and Kirsti

Ep100 The Big Scream with Kirsti Call, Denis Angelov, Cindy Kim, and Claire Torres

Ep99 The Boy Who Loved Maps with Kari Allen, G. Brian Karas, and Anne Schwartz

Ep98 The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness From the Border with Stephen Briseño, Magdalena Mora, and Ann Kelley

Ep97 Some Daddies with Carol Gordon Ekster and Naomi Krueger

EP96 I Love Strawberries with Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Emma Dryden

Ep95 This Could Be You! with Cindy William Schrauben, Julia Seal, and Adam Blackman

ep94 The Little House of Hope with Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Neal Porter, and Jennifer Browne

Ep93 People Are Wild with Margaux Meganck and Katherine Harrison

Ep92 Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep with Laura Sassi and Naomi Krueger

Ep91 Counting to Bananas with Carrie Tillotson, Estrela Lourenço, Cheryl Eissing, and Ellice Lee

Ep90 Big and Small and In-Between with Carter Higgins, Daniel Miyares, and Taylor Norman

Ep89 Earth Friend Forever with Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, and Sanden Totten

Ep88 Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle with Nina LaCour

Ep87 This is a School with John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison

ep86 Friends are Friends, Forever with Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield, Laura Godwin, and Jen Keenan

Ep85 Here We Come! with Janna Matthies, Christine Davenier, and Allyn Johnston

ep84 The Crab Ballet with Renée LaTulippe and Amy Novesky