Author and Illustrator Interviews
Get to know authors and illustrators by reading our exclusive interviews. Discover how their own life experiences shape their books, take a peek inside their studios, and find out the secrets behind creative processes. Read on ...
In this section of The Children’s Book Review you’ll find interviews with children’s book authors and illustrators that cover a myriad of age groups and genres. We love shining the spotlight on both authors and illustrators and getting to know what makes them tick, discovering their inspirations, and finding out more about their books from concept to publication. To get you started, here are some of our more recent and exciting author and illustrator interviews:
Hey, Reader! It’s a Jarrett J. Krosoczka Interview
Sophie Blackall Discusses If You Come to Earth
Selfie and a Shelfie with Joanna Ho, Author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Roseanne A. Brown Discusses A Song of Wraith and Ruin
Q&A with Hervé Tullet (Yes, It Rhymes)
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In this interview, Taylor Thompson, intrigued by Scandinavian culture, discusses SEAMS, her first adventure fantasy book.
In this discussion, Muzna Kazim talks about the inspiration for the series and offers great advice on traveling with neurotypical and neurodiverse children.
In this interview, Medea discusses the sixth installment of the delightful Honeycake book series, Honeycake: A Helping Hand!
Moby Plays the Flute is Eeha Bhatt’s first children’s book. Here she shares on writing for kids and imparting important themes.
An interview with Shaun TanThe Children’s Book Review Shaun Tan is a highly-acclaimed artist, writer,…
An interview and book spotlight in partnership with Carole P. RomanThe Children’s Book Review With…
Author Antwan Eady talks about his stunning and uplifting picture book, Nigel and the Moon—this year’s selection for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record.
An all-time favorite author, Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, talks about her latest stunning novel, Odder, the story of an intrepid sea otter.
Jennifer Swanson talks about Footprints Across the Planet and why children need to understand the importance of their ‘footprint.’
In this episode, super talented and award-winning picture book creator Molly Idle talks about her new and poignant story Witch Hazel.