Author and illustrator Chris Raschka explains the significance of picture books

Author and illustrator Chris Raschka explains the significance of picture books.

Chris Raschka most recently illustrated A Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout. 

"A superbly noisy celebration of language that's sure to convert even the most reluctant poetry readers." - Booklist (starred review)


Learn more about A Foot in the Mouth here.

Author Betsy Franco discusses how picture books bring people together

 Author Betsy Franco discusses how picture books bring people together.

Author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen explains his artistic process

Author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen explains his artistic process.

Chris Van Dusen was born in Portland, Maine and grew up in a small town in central Massachusetts. His interest in art began at a young age when his mother gave him and his four brothers pencils and paper to keep them busy. He continued to draw any chance he could and remembers being fascinated with the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. "I would go to the library and check out as many Dr. Seuss books as I could carry," he says.

In his spare time, Chris likes to hike and bike all over the Maine coast with his family. Chris is well known for his illustrations in Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson series. Learn more about Chris' books here. 

Birgitta Sif Talks About "Oliver"

Birgitta Sif talks about her stunning picture book debut, Oliver. Keep an eye out for just a few of the lovely, tiny details throughout the book, and let us know if you spot the mouse and the girl in the red dress!

Read more about Oliver here.