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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In this inspirational beginners’ chapter book, readers will meet a young girl who doesn’t let disappointment or hardship interfere with her dreams.
A valuable addition to school libraries and home collections, The Glass Pyramid offers young readers an engaging introduction to architecture and I.M. Pei.
Simple, uplifting, and instructive, Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey is a wonderful starting point for discussions about growing up.
For anyone seeking resources that make early mathematics accessible and enjoyable, The Clover Counter would make a fun addition to any child’s library.
In this humorous, holiday-fun picture book, the classic “Twelve Days of Christmas” song gets an update as an frantic and frazzled family get ready to celebrate.
This collection, Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids, is not just a book-it’s a journey of inspiration and instruction for any young person who loves soccer.
Part of the Lillou the Petit Chef series, this story combines simple storytelling with science facts and emotional intelligence learning.
Set in Italy’s countryside, this picture book shares a timeless message about our bond with nature, from Pentro Horses to wildlife in threatened habitats.
Ghosts of Winter is a thrilling ghost story and a dive into small-town American history—perfect for middle-grade fans of spooky tales and the past!
In this lovely picture book, a skittish but lovable cat protagonist talks to readers directly, helping them understand what cats like and what they don’t.