‘Won Ton’ author Lee Wardlaw caters to wide-eyed, excited young readers
Lee Wardlaw wrote her first novel when she was in the second grade. It was about a girl named Teena…
Browsing: author interview
‘Did You Know That I Love You’ helps heal author Christa Pierce’s heart
For Christa Pierce “Did You Know That I Love You” is much more than a picture book — it’s a…
‘Emmanuel’s Dream’ author hopes book will inspire courage
“All of us, especially children, can relate to that feeling of being misunderstood and under-appreciated, of getting shot down before…
‘Otis’ author Kathi Appelt inspired by stepfather
The idea of a “traditional” family isn’t so traditional anymore. Families have become whatever works best for each individual unit.…
Touring is about connecting with children, Jan Brett says
Jan Brett travels like a rock star — a rock star with a bunny, husband, an easel, two bus drivers…
David Ezra Stein explores independence in ‘I’m My Own Dog’
David Ezra Stein has loved animals since he was a little kid. He used to make up stories about the…
Images come first for ‘Snowman’s Story’ author Will Hillenbrand
Artist Will Hillenbrand has a very vivid imagination. He thinks in pictures, with images coming first. His books come from…
Wife, husband join forces to create ‘You Are (Not) Small’
Picture book authors and illustrators don’t often work together. In most cases, they don’t meet or even talk during the…
History of children’s library comes alive in ‘Miss Moore Thought Otherwise’
I grew up visiting the library. My mom took me and my brothers once a week. We’d check out boxes…
Brenda Ferber takes the ‘yuck’ out of Valentine’s Day
There’s a special relationship between young people and books, says author Brenda A. Ferber. “They are falling in love with…