Jennifer Adams, author of the My Little Cities board book series with Greg Pizzoli and the BabyLit board book series with Alison Oliver, stops by the podcast to talk about integral design, paring down to what’s essential, and people’s strong feelings toward class literature.
Daniel Miyares: All The Wonders, Episode 369
Daniel Miyares, author illustrator most recently of That Neighbor Kid, stops by the podcast to talk about making childhood friends, how good stories come from good problems, and the great joy found in not knowing your story fully until it’s in the hands of readers.
Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock: All The Wonders, Episode 368
Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock, author and illustrator of the Four Points series, including Compass South and Knife’s Edge, stop by the podcast to talk about intimate story moments, the benefits of too much detail, and the fun of making tiny drawings.
Jessixa Bagley: All The Wonders, Episode 367
Jessixa Bagley, author illustrator of Laundry Day, Before I Leave, and Boats for Papa, stops by the podcast to talk about art as a mirror of her life, creating a world through illustration, and the city that took her best friend away.
Andrea J. Loney: All The Wonders, Episode 366
Andrea J. Loney, author of BunnyBear and Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!, stops by the podcast to talk about understanding and appreciating yourself, the extra layer of beauty, and how it’s all about the dance.
Jane Yolen: All The Wonders, Episode 365
Jane Yolen, author of On Duck Pond and over 350 books for children, stops by the podcast to talk about the rhythm in the words, being engaged with the world.
David A. Robertson: All The Wonders, Episode 364
David A. Robertson, author of When We Were Alone, stops by the podcast to talk about the inquisitiveness of a grandchild, channelling the stories of others while writing, and making intergenerational connections.
Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes: All The Wonders, Episode 363
Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes, author and illustrator of Charlie & Mouse, stop by the podcast to talk about focusing on the quiet, working from muscle memory, and how truth and facts are different.
Teagan White: All The Wonders, Episode 362
Teagan White, author illustrator of the Barefoot Critters series, stops by the podcast to talk about thinking of the text as an image, working in limitations, and adding practical elements to the story and illustrations.
Isabel Minhós Martins and Bernardo P. Carvalho: All The Wonders, Episode 361
Isabel Minhós Martins and Bernardo P. Carvalho, author and illustrator of Don’t Cross The Line!, stop by the podcast to talk about exploring the frontier of a book, asking if we should always obey, and inviting the reader to participate in the storytelling.