Picturebooking is an interview podcast.

Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a children’s book author or illustrator and their latest picture books.

Latest episodes

Cátia Chien – The Bear and the Moon

Show notes: Children's book illustrator Cátia Chien shows us that something beautiful can come from creative struggle. Today's featured book, THE BEAR AND THE MOON is a picture book that follows what happens when the gift of a balloon floats into a bear's life. A...

Jon-Erik Lappano – Maggie’s Treasure

Show notes: Children's book author Jon-Erik Lappano tells us why nurturing a sense of wonder in kids is essential. Today's featured book, MAGGIE'S TREASURE, is about a child who turns her passion for collecting into a pleasure for her community. Books featured...

Alex Willan – Unicorns Are the Worst

Show notes: Children's book author-illustrator Alex Willan discusses the power of humor in storytelling, and his picture book UNICORNS ARE THE WORST. Books featured on the show this winter: Related interviewsSubscribe to picturebooking and get the...

Mac Barnett – Jack, Santa and a Polar Bear in Snow

Making with Friends A picture book author tip As you listen to today's show think about the friendship that feeds your creativity. Featured books:affiliate linkaffiliate linkShow notes: New York Times-bestselling author Mac Barnett talks about making things (like...

Jane Smith – Hello, New House

Embracing Change A picture book author-illustrator tip As you listen to today's show think about change and how it has affected you and your work. Featured book:affiliate linkShow notes: Children's book author-illustrator Jane Smith discusses embracing change and her...

Don Tate – William Still and His Freedom Stories

Stories save lives A picture book author-illustrator tip As you listen to today's show think about the stories you tell the world and the stories you tell yourself. Do these stories save lives? Do they bring people together? Do they lift us up? Featured book:affiliate...

Nicola Killen – The Little Kitten

Inspiration for us lost creatives A picture book author-illustrator tip I found real inspiration in her last answer about her picture book life's best moment. This pandemic, election, social unrest period has been difficult. And creatively, I've felt lost and a little...

Aaron Becker – My Favorite Color

Colors that inspire A picture book illustrator tip As an artist, listen to how Aaron plays with color, light, words, and medium to rediscover his place in children's literature. Featured book:affiliate linkShow notes: New York Times best-selling author-illustrator...

Jaime Zollars – The Truth About Dragons

Write for your illustrations A picture book illustrator tip Illustrators should pay close attention to how this book came about. We'd all love it if that perfect manuscript would fall in our laps, but sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone and writing for...

Yes, there is a lot of interviews

Here is a list of some favorites to get you started!

Helena Ku Rhee

Helena Ku Rhee’s picturebooking podcast interview featuring THE PAPER KINGDOM. Ku Rhee is an author based in Los Angeles. She draws story ideas from her travels as well as her childhood. THE PAPER KINGDOM (illustrated by Pascal Campion) is a story based off of a difficult time made magical by her parents.

Annie Barrows

Annie Barrows – John Marco & Iggy picturebooking 138 | author episode | hosted by Nick Patton | March 4, 2020 Picturebooking Newsletter Apple Podcast ReviewsAnnie Barrows | author Annie Barrows is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for the Ivy...