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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Jackrabbit Jewel and the Longhorn Cattle Drive makes a great addition to a unit of study on American Folktales, or a fun read-aloud for Women’s History Month.
Milton the Money Savvy Pup- Makes Saving a Habit is a short story about a cute corgi pup learning how to be smart with the money he earns.
Reminiscent of J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories, The Crowns of Croswald is a thrilling four-book series. The War of the Woods is the last installment.
My Dad, My Rock is a delightful book for sharing, and perfect for Father’s Day. Pencil illustrations in soft shades add a dream-like quality to the story.
Lucy and Dee: The Silk Road, written by Kirsten Marion, is a fun and engrossing read, perfect for middle-grade readers who love a new adventure.
A Girl of Color is a simple, hopeful, happy celebration of color, perfect for teaching young readers the importance of diversity and inclusion.
The Garden Bone is a beautifully written and completely engrossing story, blending scientific fact with roller-coaster fantasy.
The “Butt Series” is truly a laugh-out-loud series of books revolving around a young boy and his behind. Dawn McMillian uses rhyme to craft humorous tales.
The Llove Llama Travels the 7 Continents and Ned the Narwhal Voyages the 5 Oceans are fun and engaging educational reads!
Esther and the Revolution offers a fascinating insight into immigration, as well as a Mexican culture rich in history and tradition.