David Jacobson and Toshikado Hajiri, author and illustrator of Are You An Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko, stop by the podcast to talk about the life and works of Misuzu, her sense of vulnerability in her poems, and the universal nature of her words, written 100 years ago.
Gilbert Ford – Picturebooking, Episode 75
Gilbert Ford is the author-illustrator of THE MARVELOUS THING THAT CAME FROM A SPRING. Along with being the illustrator of SOLDIER SONG: A TRUE STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR and MR. FERRIS AND HIS WHEEL.
David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli: All The Wonders, Episode 335
David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli, illustrator and author of Fish Girl, stop by the podcast to talk about understanding things in your own way, trusting that the words will elicit the art, and an idea of a story about a house full of water.
Alessandra Balzer: All The Wonders, Episode 334
Alessandra Balzer, co-publisher of Balzer + Bray, stops by the podcast to talk about work as an editor, a publisher, and a person who passionately loves children’s books.
Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Matthew Cordell: All The Wonders, Episode 333
Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Matthew Cordell, authors and illustrator of Bob, Not Bob!, all stop by the podcast to talk about one disgusting cold.
Carter Higgins: All The Wonders, Episode 332
Carter Higgins, author of A Rambler Steals Home, stops by the podcast to talk about growing up a resolute kid, repopulating ghost towns, and how, quite frankly, it’s hard to write a novel.
Interview with Paul Goat Allen: Books Between, Episode 18
Michael Sampson and Brian Won: All The Wonders, Episode 331
Michael Sampson and Brian Won, co-author and illustrator respectively of Spunky Little Monkey, stop by the podcast to talk about reading the pictures, referencing jazz album covers, and a reflection of what it means to be a kid.
Ruth Spiro – Picturebooking, Episode 74
Ruth Spiro is the author of the BABY LOVES SCIENCE series. We discuss the first two books BABY LOVES AEROSPACE ENGINEERING and BABY LOVES QUARKS!
Matthew Loux: All The Wonders, Episode 330
Matthew Loux, cartoonist of The Time Museum, stops by the podcast to talk about being a little quiet, a little self-conscious, and aware of the potent and important qualities of friendship.