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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How to Send Your Brother to Kindergarten, by by Jen E. Lis, is a clever, enjoyable, and valuable starting-school book for siblings.
Gardnes Are For Growing, by Chelsea Tornetto, is an illustrated picture book—a father teaches his young daughter the simple pleasures of the garden and life.
Chelsea Tornetto discusses Gardens Are For Growing, where the idea for the book first blossomed, and the simple pleasures of life.
Meow is Not a Cat is a valuable reference for introducing the concept of neurodivergence both at home and in the classroom.
Following in the footsteps of the hilarious first Eudora Space Kid book, The Lobster Tale is just as funny and exciting as its predecessor.
Finley and the Big Bad Shark is the perfect length for a read-aloud for younger readers and a wonderful discussion prompt for older readers.
There are a lot of books for kids about snot, but not so many that combine humor, instruction, and great storytelling the way Running of the Noses does.
Build Your Own Boardgame: Adventure Game Edition walks readers through every step of creating a unique and personalized adventure board game.
How to Set the World on Fire by T.K. Riggins is enjoyable and uplifting, perfect for fans of traditional fantasy adventures.
Lorna Likiza’s Oi Gets Lost is an exciting story and thought-provoking reflection on human-animal relationships, perfect for cat-loving readers.