In this episode, author/illustrator Rhode Montijo takes us behind the scenes of his picture book, SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER!<a target="_blank" href="https://colbysharp.substack.com/subscribe">Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack</a> Join thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom. <a target="_blank" href="https://travisjonker.substack.com/subscribe">Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on Substack</a> A bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, author/illustrator Rhode Montijo takes us behind the scenes of his picture book, SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER!Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack Join thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom. Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on Substack A bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, author/illustrator Rhode Montijo takes us behind the scenes of his picture book, SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER!<a href="https://colbysharp.substack.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack</a> Join thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom. <a href="https://travisjonker.substack.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on Substack</a> A bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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#12 Matt Tavares - Growing Up Pedro Unravelled

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