Alice Kuipers is the author of VIOLET AND VICTOR WRITE THE MOST FABULOUS FAIRY TALE. This book is an inspiring invitation for kids and families to create.

Advice for amateur storytellers looking to become professional

Since today, Feb. 24, 2016, is World Read Aloud Day (and my birthday) I thought we'd throw a reading party. So why is reading is important? I asked that question to some picture book people and here are their answers ...

Charles Santoso brings stories to live with a variety of classic picture book illustration styles. In this episode we talk about how his work feels more like art directing than traditional illustrating.

Antoinette Portis stops by to chat about her amazing picture books, including WAIT, NOT A BOX and BEST FRINTS.

This is a recommended – best of Picturebooking episode

Toni Yuly is on the show today to practice talking about her new book CAT NAP! I asked Toni to come on today's episode a couple days ago and as fate would have it she had an interview lined up for Karen Santhanam's Storybook Spotlight Podcast.

Let's have a little fun to close out the year. This episode features a countdown of the top-5 most listened to picturebooking episodes of 2015.

Noah Klocek is the creator of the picture book CLOUD COUNTRY, a Pixar Animated Studio Artist Showcase. Noah teamed up with Bonny Becker and Disney-Hyperion to make this world come to life.

Ryan T. Higgins, is my hero! Ok, that might be a little over the top, but I love his book MOTHER BRUCE and I love the path his career is taking.

This is a recommended – best of Picturebooking episode

Christopher Denise's illustrations are stunning. Some are warm and tender. Some are breathtaking and epic. All are crafted with care.