The Author and Illustrator Showcase
The Author Showcase is a special sponsored category dedicated to bringing awareness to as many children’s book authors and illustrators as possible, including mainstream, indie, and self-published authors and illustrators.
It’s time to foster a deeper awareness of the many authors and illustrators that are out there creating books for our young readers. This is your chance to discover many unexpected delights. Among the many Author Showcase articles on The Children’s Book Review, you can discover book reviews, author and illustrator interviews, book summaries, book trailers, and book related articles. All ages and genres are covered.
Here’s a little taste of what you can uncover in the Author Showcase:
Stand Up and Whistle, by Phyllis Perry | Dedicated Review
Award-Winning Neurologist Featured on NPR and PBS Publishes Book Teaching Kids About the Brain
Carolyn Lunn Discusses Tomas and the Galapagos Adventure
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This trilogy of three stories follows the inspirational story of Aiyasha, an orphan who loses her parents in the HIV AIDS pandemic in Southern Africa.
Pimpón is a fun book to introduce young children to a timeless children’s song while building their vocabulary and interest in Spanish-language themes.
The latest in the Alycat series, Alycat and the Saturday Sleepover, guides readers to think about speculation, anticipation, and dealing with the unknown.
Dakota McElhinny discusses The Realm series which consists of three books that make for a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy stories.
The Realm series, by Dakota McElhinny, is solidly written and makes for a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy stories.
In this chat about Girl Out of Time, Clyde Boyer talks about the inspiration for the story, space travel, aliens, and balance between science and imagination.
Girl Out of Time is a thought-provoking, intensely absorbing flight of fancy, perfect for every reader who dreams of flying further.
Lauren the Cow focuses on a concept that many young readers struggle with—the idea that success requires patience and sometimes involves failure first.
Opal’s Springtime Birdhouse is an excellent example of a picture book that is not only entertaining but also socially responsible and beautifully considered.
Summertime & The Livin’ is Easy is thought-provoking and instructive and would work well as a catalyst for further discussion about poverty, family, and faith.