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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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

All breeds, and on different angles!

Comment | May 6, 2016, 6:17 am

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

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

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

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

Learn how to draw a Reindeer Real Easy with Shoo Rayner, the author of Everyone Can Draw

Comment | December 25, 2015, 6:38 am

• Spark Your Creativity

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

• Spark Your Creativity

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?

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

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

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

• Spark Your Creativity

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

• Kid's Corner

How to draw…. a Yankee Doodle Poodle (from Chris Riddell’s Goth Girl)

Children's Laureate Chris Riddell shows you step-by-step how to draw Carlo, the Yankee Doodle Poodle from Goth Girl and the... Read more »

Comment | September 26, 2015, 10:20 am