Mar 20, 2023
From his childhood in Senegal to his career in the NBA, Tacko Fall’s inspiring story of practice, persistence, and hard work will motivate young readers to overcome obstacles and aim high—and higher still. Listen in as he shares his story with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Times best-selling author and founder...
Jan 24, 2023
Janet Costa Bates, author of Time for Bed, Old House and Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend, talks to Candlewick Press about her childhood reading experiences, her “quilting” writing method, and her path to publication.
Episode Show Notes:
- Lee and Low interviews Janet.
- Janet talks to Sonja...
Nov 9, 2022
Chris Van Dusen, illustrator of the Mercy Watson books and author-illustrator of Hattie & Hudson, The Circus Ship, Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit, and Big Truck, Little Island, talks to Candlewick Press about his childhood, his work for children’s media giants like Nickelodeon, and his art outside of the world of kid...
Additional show notes for our podcast with Flavia Z. Drago
Aug 3, 2022
- Flavia talks to The Illustration Department podcast about her PhD work on picture books and horror.
- Flavia talks to The Children’s Book Podcast about her love of monsters.
- Flavia shares the story of her life on her YouTube channel.
- Visit flaviazdrago.com to learn more about Flavia Z. Drago.
Aug 3, 2022
Flavia Z. Drago, author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost, Leila, the Perfect Witch, Monsters Play... Counting!, and Monsters Play... Peekaboo! talks to Candlewick Press about her childhood, what it means to have the support of her family, and her love of monsters and spooky things.