Picturebooking

Illustrator, Jess X. Snow and I chat about the picture book, The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story. This beautiful book is about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world.

And stick around for the end of this episode when we share picture books from Miranda Paul, Zack Shada, D.C. Cody, and Jennifer Black Reinhardt.

Jess X. Snow is a Chinese-Canadian film director, cinematographer, public artist, illustrator, and poet currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Jess is working to build a future where migrants and people of color see themselves as heroes on the big screen, city walls, and pages of children's books.

Check out more at https://picturebooking.com/jess-x-snow.

Valerie Bolling is an author and educator who wants children of all backgrounds to see themselves in stories.

LET'S DANCE is a rhythmic celebration of dance and diversity.

Discover more at https://picturebooking.com/valerie-bolling.

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow is an educator, anti-racism activist, and children's book author. Her stories feature young Black Muslim protagonists.

YOUR NAME IS A SONG is a story that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names.

Discover more at https://picturebooking.com/jamilah-thompkins-bigelow.

Claire Annette Noland is an author, children's librarian, and reading specialist. She is has written easy readers, board books, and picture books for young children.

EVIE'S FIELD DAY is a story about winning and losing, and a decision between a chance at a trophy or an opportunity to be a good friend.

Discover more at picturebooking.com/claire-annette-noland.

Ian Lendler is a journalist and award-winning author of picture books, non-fiction, and graphic novels.

THE FABLED LIFE OF AESOP is the story of a slave using his gift to speak truth to power and liberate himself. It will give you a new perspective on the fables you've heard your whole life. THE FABLED LIFE OF AESOP has received several starred reviews and was hailed by School Library Journal as "amazing" and "a remarkable book."

Discover more at picturebooking.com/ian-lendler.

Christian Robinson is a picture book author and illustrator. He won a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET by Matt de la Peña. LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET also won the Newbery Medal.

YOU MATTER is a picture book that blends self-love with different viewpoints of space and time, inviting the reader to engage with our world in new ways and see how everyone is connected and that everyone matters.

Discover more at picturebooking.com/christian-robinson.

Danielle Dufayet is a picture book author who teaches English and public speaking/self-empowerment classes. She is also an artist who works in stained glass and oil, along with acrylic paint.

YOU ARE YOUR STRONG is a picture book that reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and the benefits of developing inner strength and self-confidence. YOU ARE YOUR STRONG is also a 2020 Teacher's Choice Awards Winner.

Christopher Eliopoulos is an author-illustrator who began his career as a letterer for Marvel. He is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. Eliopoulos has worked on thousands of stories in comics, picture books and now television.

The Yawns are Coming is about two best friends with big plans for their sleepover. They want to play all night long, but the YAWNS show up to ruin their plans!

Discover more at picturebooking.com/christopher-eliopoulos.

Helena Ku Rhee is an author based in Los Angeles. She draws story ideas from her travels as well as her childhood.

THE PAPER KINGDOM by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Pascal Campion, is a story based off of a difficult time made magical by her parents.

Discover more at picturebooking.com/helena-ku-rhee.

Tapping into a kid's world.

Annie Barrows is the author of the Ivy and Bean Series, but in our family, we love all her work including her latest books featured on the podcast: What John Marco Saw and The Best of Iggy.