
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, children’s book author Bradford Wilkins shares the inspiration behind his delightful new picture book, Let’s Go Bananas!
Stephanie Henson, who has two new books, Share Faire Famous and No School, My Rules!, takes readers on a journey through the eyes of a child.
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, sexuality educator Dorian Solot discusses her new children’s books in the Learning About Bodies series.
In this captivating interview, A. Y. Chan, the author of The Legendary Mo Seto, shares insights into the inspiration behind her debut novel.
In this captivating interview, David Mello delves into the enchanting world of the novel co-written with Keiko Mello, The Three Stones of Ebon.
Award-winning author and illustrator Lauren Castillo shares experiences and meaningful inspirations behind her latest picture book, Just Like Millie.
In this insightful interview, acclaimed middle-grade author Dan Gemeinhart discusses his highly anticipated standalone companion novel Coyote Lost and Found.
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, we welcome special guest Alysson Foti Borque, author of the beloved Alycat series.
Andrea Wang shares insights into her latest book, Summer at Squee, where she explores themes of community, identity, and inclusivity.
In this exclusive interview with P.J. Davis, the mastermind behind Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time, we delve deep into the inspirations and messages.
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