Q&A
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Christopher Weyant
We chatted with illustrator Chris Weyant about his favorite illustration from his new book, My Pillow Keeps Moving, why he’s loving Matthew Cordell’s Wolf in the Snow, and how art helps little kids find their place in a big world.
Tween
A Vote for the Human Spirit: Paul Griffin on Being Good to Each Other and Our Animal Friends
Paul Griffin, author of Saving Marty, shares the real-life inspiration for Marty the pig and the unique way in which animals remind us of what's truly important in life.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Emma Randall
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, Emma shares her favorite illustration from The Twelve Days of Christmas, a simple way that parents can help their kids draw, and an absolutely adorable illustration of her new baby.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: David Hohn
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, David Hohn shares some of his favorite drawings, the children’s book he says is the perfect marriage of text and illustration, and why he thinks kids are natural artists.
Tween
Teen
Naama Bloom of HelloFlo Talks Periods, Puberty — and Her New Book
We caught up with author Naama Bloom to talk about HelloFlo, her frank, funny, and fact-forward new book about puberty for girls.
Growing Reader
Tween
Making Mr. Lemoncello Proud: Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Libraries Today
Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, discusses his own relationship with books growing up and the unique role libraries can play in kids' lives.
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Abby Hanlon
We went behind the scenes with author and illustrator Abby Hanlon to explore her fan-favorite Dory Fantasmagory series!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Mika Song
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, author-illustrator Mika Song talks about her childhood surrounded by art and artists, shares a sweet sketch of herself, and recommends a new picture book that totally blew her away.
Growing Reader
Tween
Meet the Illustrator: Chris Eliopoulos
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, the author-illustrator known for his distinctive work on the Ordinary People Change the World series shares how he fell in love with writing and illustrating, ponders his love of monsters, and draws a self-portrait in his signature style.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Jay Fleck
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Jay shares his favorite illustration from Black Belt Bunny, creates an awesome self-portrait, and recommends a new illustrated book he thinks is super cool.
Tween
A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan
Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.
Tween
Teen
Understanding What's Really Happening With Your Adolescent: A Q&A With Dr. Karen Rayne
Dr. Karen Rayne, sexuality educator, speaker, and editor of Help Your Kids with Adolescence, shares tips to help parents better understand what's going on with their tweens and teens.
