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    A Celebration of Illustrator Jerry Pinkney

    A Celebration of Illustrator Jerry Pinkney
    Illustrator Jerry Pinkney, the LION of KidLit Children’s Book Week On the Red Carpet at The Carle Honors Bank Street... Read more »
    Comment | October 21, 2021, 12:34 pm

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    Two in a Tepee – The Power of Picture Books with Camille Whitcher

    Two in a Tepee – The Power of Picture Books with Camille Whitcher
    Luna was sitting with her Grandma gazing up at the bright shining moon. “Look up there, Luna,” said Grandma pointing up, “when the moon is full and the sky is clear, you can see him.” “See who?” asked Luna “Why, the Moon Rabbit, of course!” replied Grandma…   Read more »
    Comment | May 21, 2018, 8:00 am

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    Roxie Munro’s MASTERPIECE MIX

    Roxie Munro’s MASTERPIECE MIX
    I'm thrilled to have Roxie Munro on today to talk about her latest book, MASTERPIECE MIX. Talk about a savvy children's book creator!   Read more »
    Comment | December 21, 2017, 5:56 pm

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    Two in a Tepee with Yuval Zommer

    Two in a Tepee with Yuval Zommer
    What was this book that had come in the post? It looked like any other large picture book, but when opened, spilled out halfway across the room   Read more »
    Comment | September 27, 2017, 3:35 pm

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    Exploring the Power of Picture Books with Rob Biddulph

    Exploring the Power of Picture Books with Rob Biddulph
    Rob Biddulph is kind of a big deal in the picture book world. His books, Blown Away, Odd Dog Out and Sunk!, are undisputed members of the Kid Lit canon.   Read more »
    Comment | August 10, 2017, 6:00 am

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    The Power of Picture Books with Emma Yarlett

    The Power of Picture Books with Emma Yarlett
    Join us and Two in a Tepee on The Power of Picture Books with Emma Yarlett!   Read more »
    Comment | January 31, 2017, 6:00 am
      What to put in Your Portfolio and How to be Original!

      What to put in Your Portfolio and How to be Original!

      From Shoo Rayner: Sahana asked me three questions: 1. every time i start something i never have the patience to... Read more »
      1 comment | August 1, 2016, 6:43 am
        How to Draw a Cartoon Dog

        How to Draw a Cartoon Dog

        All breeds, and on different angles!
        Comment | May 6, 2016, 6:17 am
          Digital Painting in 5 Easy Steps – Tutorial

          Digital Painting in 5 Easy Steps – Tutorial

          Lean how to digital pain in 5 easy steps!
          Comment | April 15, 2016, 6:42 am

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          Check Out Angela Dominguez’s Amazing Illustrations

          Check Out Angela Dominguez’s Amazing Illustrations
          From Angela Dominguez: Here is some of the final artwork from my upcoming books with fabulous people at Henry Holt.... Read more »
          Comment | January 27, 2016, 9:52 am

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          Andrea D’Aquino at Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

          Andrea D’Aquino at Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
          From Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: I’ve got the artwork today of art director, illustrator, and graphic designer Andrea D’Aquino.... Read more »
          Comment | January 21, 2016, 9:29 am

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          Featuring a Beautiful Nonfiction Picture Book by Anna Wright

          Featuring a Beautiful Nonfiction Picture Book by Anna Wright
          From Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: The year is nearly over, and I want to be sure to highlight a... Read more »
          Comment | December 26, 2015, 11:02 am

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          How to Draw a Reindeer Real Easy

          How to Draw a Reindeer Real Easy
          Learn how to draw a Reindeer Real Easy with Shoo Rayner, the author of Everyone Can Draw
          Comment | December 25, 2015, 6:38 am
            Digital Painting Warm and Cool Colors (for illustrators)

            Digital Painting Warm and Cool Colors (for illustrators)

            Getting your colors right is a challenge for most beginning artists. In this video Will Terry explains how to choose... Read more »
            Comment | November 15, 2015, 12:07 pm
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            My Wigtown Sketchbook Is Full!

            My Wigtown Sketchbook Is Full!

            From Shoo Rayner: I’m home and my sketchbook is full of sketches made at the Wigtown Book Festival. I’m running... Read more »
            Comment | October 23, 2015, 10:11 am
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            Is my Brain a computer? Wigtown Sketchbook Video Day 2

            Is my Brain a computer? Wigtown Sketchbook Video Day 2

            From Shoo Rayner: Day 2 at the Wigtown Book Festival and the town is buzzing with people. Many who come... Read more »
            Comment | October 18, 2015, 10:57 am

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            How do You do That?

            How do You do That?
            From Mike Curato: Some questions I hear about my work are: “How do you do that?” “Is that watercolor?” “Is... Read more »
            Comment | October 12, 2015, 9:17 am
              Wigtown Book Festival Sketchbook Day

              Wigtown Book Festival Sketchbook Day

              Today I’ve been travelling up to Wigtown in Scotland. Tomorrow sees the start of the Wigtown Book Festival and I... Read more »
              Comment | October 10, 2015, 10:24 am

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              Where the Magic Happens: Children’s Illustrators Open up their Studios

              Where the Magic Happens: Children’s Illustrators Open up their Studios
              Photographer Jake Green has spent the last year travelling around the world delving into the magical world behind the scenes... Read more »
              Comment | October 7, 2015, 8:45 am
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              Have you Seen Helen Oxenbury’s Illustrations?

              Have you Seen Helen Oxenbury’s Illustrations?

              If you haven’t seen Helen Oxenbury’s illustrations you are missing something very special. I’ll bet you didn’t know she illustrated... Read more »
              Comment | October 7, 2015, 8:29 am
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              Yay! We are so happy that the Publisher Spotlight Spring Showcase Giveaway Book Bundle found its way to its new home Pflugerville Library! ✨📚 Here are a few, fun photos from the unboxing! Congratulations, again, to Dianne Sikkenga & the young readers of Pflugerville!

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              🗳️Kids! Have your say! Bank Street Library’s Irma Black Award VOTING IS OPEN! Children are the final judges of this award for outstanding children’s book. Register & vote here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/irma-black-award/

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              The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illus by Leo Espinosa (Penguin Random House)
              John’s Turn by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kate Berube (Candlewick Press)
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              From picture books celebrating feminism, to females in #STEM, and books in Spanish about women in history, head to the @kidlittv website (link in bio) for our round up of #kidlit shining a spotlight on strong, diverse women for #WomensHistoryMonth!

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