9 Books You May Have Missed from Lerner Publisher Services Partners
Here’s a roundup of some delightful titles that deserve a close look.Read more "9 Books You May Have Missed from Lerner Publisher Services Partners"
A Valentine for Frankenstein Creators Leslie Kimmelman and Timothy Banks in Conversation
By Libby Stille, Publicist Earlier this month, we released A Valentine for Frankenstein, written by Leslie Kimmelman and illustrated by Timothy Banks. This adorable picture book follows Frank as he attends the monsters’ Valentine’s Day Bash and receives a mysterious valentine from another monster. Today we welcome the author and illustrator to the blog for […]Read more "A Valentine for Frankenstein Creators Leslie Kimmelman and Timothy Banks in Conversation"
Happy Book Birthday: New Picture Books, Middle Grade, and YA
Check out November 1 new releases from Lerner Publishing Group!Read more "Happy Book Birthday: New Picture Books, Middle Grade, and YA"
Postcards from an Octopus
By Libby Stille, Publicist Have you ever wondered what sea creatures would write if they could send postcards? And by chance did you want to see this in picture book format? Or maybe you’ve just always wanted a different take on an animal life cycle book. Love, Agnes: Postcards from an Octopus is a fresh look […]Read more "Postcards from an Octopus"
Radiolab, Obama, and an Out-of-This World Picture Book: Guest Post by David Zeltser + Book Trailer Reveal
Today we welcome author David Zeltser to discuss what inspired him to write his new picture book, The Universe Ate My Homework. Plus, watch the book trailer created by illustrator Ayesha L. Rubio and narrated by Radiolab‘s Robert Krulwich!Read more "Radiolab, Obama, and an Out-of-This World Picture Book: Guest Post by David Zeltser + Book Trailer Reveal"
On (Some) Girl Stereotypes in Picture Books
By Danielle Carnito, Trade Art Director I’m currently in the midst of organizing a presentation about “keeping your eyes open” when creating illustrations for kids’ books. That’s a couple months away yet, but making notes on what to discuss has me now revisiting various projects, noting times when we have specifically directed art to avoid […]Read more "On (Some) Girl Stereotypes in Picture Books"
3 Great Tips for Sharing Seeing into Tomorrow
By Carol Hinz, Editorial Director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books In a casual conversation with Nina Crews, I mentioned that my younger son (who was 4 at the time) was a bit too young to really understand Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright. Nina selected the haiku for the book, created photo-collage illustrations, and […]Read more "3 Great Tips for Sharing Seeing into Tomorrow"
Celebrate National Poultry Day with I Got a Chicken for My Birthday
By Kayla Hechsel, Editor What would you do if your grandma gave you a chicken for your birthday? Well, that’s exactly what the main character in Laura Gehl’s hilarious picture book, I Got a Chicken for My Birthday, has to figure out. She quickly learns that her chicken isn’t satisfied with eating chicken feed and […]Read more "Celebrate National Poultry Day with I Got a Chicken for My Birthday"
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The Illustration Process and Meet My Family! [Guest Post by Stephanie Fizer Coleman]
Meet My Family! Animal Babies and Their Families illustrator Stephanie Fizer Coleman shares her process for creating the art for this adorable picture book. Read more "The Illustration Process and Meet My Family! [Guest Post by Stephanie Fizer Coleman]"
