More than just a novelty: the art of die-cut picture books
I think ‘novelty’ is a rather unfortunate term commonly used to reference certain types of children’s books. I suppose books that use […]
Be curious: moulding a scientific mind through picture books
I used to despise physics and mathematics in school. I was happy to leave them far behind as soon as it was […]
Don’t forget to doodle & other sketchbook secrets
Probably the best advice I’ve received about getting past creative blocks is (1) don’t underestimate doodling (2) always keep a sketchbook. Doodling […]
3 picture books deal with 2 complex issues: death and domestic violence
What could be more difficult that dealing with the loss of a parent? It’s a subject that most people have a hard […]
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. […]
An eclectic group of good reads
And Then It’s Spring is an enchanting picture book written by Julie Fogliani and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Mom, It’s My First […]
Experiments in negative space: Papercutting
I grew up in a house full of exciting craft projects, thanks to my ridiculously talented mother. From marbling paper to making […]
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 […]
No, picture books are not just for children
As an adult who avidly collects picture books for myself, it makes me exasperated when people talk about them only in the […]