Picturebooking

Today we get to know and celebrate the children's book author Anika Aldamuy Denise.

Anika and I talk about how she became a picture book author, and how curiosity fuels her creativity.

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Today we'll get to know and celebrate children's book illustrator Ebony Glenn.

An Atlanta based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical imagery. A passion for the arts, great storytelling, and advocating for more diverse narratives in children's books, Ebony aims to create illustrations that will foster a love of reading in young readers.

Over the next few weeks, we will feature two amazing books she illustrated: Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins and Not Quite Snow White.

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Using light and color to help tell a story. Challenging your illustrations with new tools and techniques. And being thankful for the people who make the children's book industry so special. John Rocco is the episode guest.

This week's featured book is CAMP TIGER, a beautiful picture book written by Susan Choi and illustrated by John Rocco about a boy's transition toward independence and growth.

John Rocco is a Caldecott Honor winner who has made stories using all different mediums (including art directing for the film Shrek, and designing rides for Epcot). But he has come home to writing and illustrating for children's literature. And I'm thankful for that!

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Dancing between thin lines, thick lines and no lines! Illustrating emotions and energy with simple shapes. And designing characters that you can't help loving. Ella Okstad is this episodes guest.

This week's featured book is SOPHIE JOHNSON: UNICORN EXPERT, a brilliantly funny picture book about a unicorn hiding in plain sight and a little girl who is totally oblivious to his presence … despite being a self-proclaimed expert!

Ella Okstad is a Norwegian illustrator whose invisible cats, silly monsters and hidden unicorns have traveled the world.

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How to develop scenes that make the worlds and characters you create feel so true? What kinds of opportunities or challenges come with a successful book? And the long winding process of creating that next story. Eliza Wheeler is this episodes guest. We dive deep into these topics and much more.

This week's featured books are WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE, an inspiring picture book about having courage even in difficult times, and HOME IN THE WOODS, a stunningly beautiful picture book based on Eliza's grandmother's childhood after they lost their house and their father. It's a story of a family rebuilding a life and a home.

Eliza Wheeler is an author and illustrator whose debut picture book MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS was an NYT bestseller. She has illustrated many other books included WHEREVER YOU GO, a Crystal Kite winner written by Pat Zietlow Miller.

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Having lots of different interest helps make your art stronger. Why you should always stay uncomfortable. And how to master self confidence. Holly Hatam is this episodes guest. We dive deep into these topics and much more.

This week's feature picture book is Dear Boy, a companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Girl. This story is an open love letter to boys.

Holly Hatam is an illustrator whose art always makes me smile and whose books inspire me. She lives in Whitby, Ontario.

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Why some of our favorite animals are in danger of becoming extinct and what kids, families and humanity can do to save them. Chelsea Clinton is today's guest.

The picture book is Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe, illustrated by Gianna Marino. This book invites readers to learn about endangered animals, how they live and why they are struggling. It then empowers the reader to act now by giving them the tools to help.

Chelsea Clinton is the picture book author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World and She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History. She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation.

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What does a world that embraces differences look like? How can working on a story change your perspective? And why it's more important for children to learn how to ask questions than learn what's right and wrong. LK James is this episode's guest. We dive deep into these questions and much more.

This week's feature picture book is The Full House and The Empty House. This story is a work of art that challenges me as an artist and a human.

LK James is an author, illustrator and designer living in Atlanta, GA. The Full House and The Empty House is her first children's book.

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The craziest path into a picture book career and why you shouldn't try this at home … or anywhere else. Chris Robertson is this episode's guest. We dive deep into his career path and the books he loves to create.

This week's feature book is the new board book version of Where Do Pants Go? This story is going to make such a great board book. When I read this to my 3-year old he always joins in!

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Chris Robertson is an author and illustrator whose work I started noticing during the launch of Giraffes Ruin Everything in 2016. I find his illustrations energetic, fun and always serving the story. And I find Chris to be the same.

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Struggles, successes and a journey to find a story and a picture book voice. J.R. Krause is this episode's guest. We dive deep into his creative process and what he learned from animation that served him well in picture books.

This episode's feature book is Dragon Night. A visually stunning picture book about a boy and a dragon embarking on a nightime journey, facing fears and helping each other.

J.R. Krause is an award-winning animator of The Simpsons and Futurama. His other published picture books are Poco Loco and Happy Birthday, Poco Loco.

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