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And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro
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And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro

Step into the whimsical and thought-provoking world of And, Too, the Fox, the stunning new poetry picture book by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón and celebrated illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro. Known for her bold, nature-inspired artwork, Gaby D’Alessandro takes us on a visual journey that blurs the line between poetry and storytelling. In this exclusive interview, […]Read more "And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro"
The Doll Test: An Interview with Illustrator David Elmo Cooper
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The Doll Test: An Interview with Illustrator David Elmo Cooper

Narrated by dolls, The Doll Test: Choosing Equality is a book-length poem by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by David Elmo Cooper which focuses on the pivotal research of Black psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark. In the so-called “doll test,” they presented Black and white baby dolls to children and asked them questions […]Read more "The Doll Test: An Interview with Illustrator David Elmo Cooper"
Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland
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Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a timeless comedy and the inspiration behind Emma K. Ohland’s new YA novel Here Goes Nothing. In this hilarious coming-of-age story, eighteen-year-old Beatrice isn’t a fan of her neighbor Bennie. But when Beatrice’s sister starts dating Bennie’s friend and throws them into frequent contact, Beatrice must wrestle with complicated […]Read more "Here Goes Nothing: An Interview with Author Emma K. Ohland"
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: An Interview with Author Rebecca E. Hirsch
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A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: An Interview with Author Rebecca E. Hirsch

For the fans of science, history, and gothic horror, A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds entertains and informs with profiles on nature’s deadliest plants. The gorgeously intricate illustrations by Eugenia Nobati set the tone for a wild journey into the fascinating histories of these plants as implements of medicine, warfare, […]Read more "A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: An Interview with Author Rebecca E. Hirsch"
The Mistakes That Made Us: An Interview with Authors Charles Waters and Irene Latham
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The Mistakes That Made Us: An Interview with Authors Charles Waters and Irene Latham

Everyone makes mistakes! The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets collects poems of various forms from twenty brave poets who share real-life blunders they made as young people…and what happened next. With gorgeous illustrations from Mercè López, each poem gives readers a look into the beautiful and sometimes painful process of growing up. […]Read more "The Mistakes That Made Us: An Interview with Authors Charles Waters and Irene Latham"

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