Leonard S. Marcus Discusses The Value of Picture Books

Leonard S. Marcus is the editor of Show Me A Story: Why Picture Books Matter. In compelling interviews, twenty-one top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books. Read more here.

Martin Waddell Discusses "Owl Babies"

Learn more about Owl Babies here, and more about Martin Waddell here.

David Lloyd Recites From A Favourite Picture Book

Anna Branford Reads from VIOLET MACKEREL'S PERSONAL SPACE

Author Anna Branford reads one of her favourite pieces from Violet Mackerel's Personal Space. Learn more about the book, and Anna, here.

Lane Smith Reminds Us Why We Love Picture Books

In this trailer for Lane Smith's classic, It's A Book, even the most technologically-minded folks are reminded of the joy of reading.

A Day in the Life of Author-Illustrator Jedda Robaard

Author-illustrator Jedda Robaard walks us through her day. Learn more about Jedda's marvellous Tom and Tilly here.

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. 

Allan Ahlberg & Bruce Ingman discuss their picture books

Author Allan Ahlberg and illustrator Bruce Ingman discuss their picture books.

Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman have worked on several books together, most recently the deliciously playful read-aloud Hooray for Bread! Learn more about the book, and this marvellous duo, 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.

Jedda Robaard Introduces "Tom and Tilly"

Author-illustrator Jedda Robaard introduces her new book, Tom and Tilly.