A picture book is born!
Looks like this lab just had its first successful experiment! I’m so excited to announce the release of my first picture book […]
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You’ll never look at color the same way again
The nature of concept picture books make them formulaic at a very fundamental level. Since these books are usually used to introduce […]
Sometimes, two heads are way better than one: a picture book author-illustrator dream team
Author Germano Zullo and illustrator Albertine have together given me endless hope for the future of the picture book and plenty of entertainment along the way. […]
Painting unique portraits: 3 noteworthy picture book biographies on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The picture book is a form that lends itself very well to re-telling stories– even those of famous historical figures we know […]
Concept picture books: a much-needed multicultural spin
Round is a Tortilla has a refreshing take on the common concept picture book about shapes. Usually these kind of books target very […]
Not what they seem: playing with perception in picture books
The most encouraging sign in the exploration of a form is when people really begin to think outside of its set definitions. […]
My favourite resource books as a picture book creator
Right now there are so many places you can get advice and help with your creative process as a picture book author/illustrator. […]
Celebrating “The Book”: The works of Suzy Lee
I can safely say that one of my favorite picture book creators of all time is Suzy Lee. I own every book […]
Ezra Keats and multicultural picture books
Today is a very special children’s book icon’s birthday: Ezra Jack Keats‘s. He is widely credited with introducing multiculturalism into mainstream children’s publishing in the […]