Nick Patton
Picturebooking - interviews with authors and illustrators
Learn about children's books from the people who make them with in-depth interviews with children's book authors and illustrators for people who believe that art and literature can have a profoundly positive impact on a kid's life. Picturebooking is here to serve those who want to understand what it takes to create these stories. And engaging with Picturebooking will help you get inspired, feel connected and take action toward making a difference through picture books.
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079: L.J.R. Kelly – Sometimes It's Storks 03.05.2017 32:03
L.J.R. Kelly is the author of SOMETIMES IT'S STORKS, illustrated by the Brothers Hilts. Babies arrive by different means and this book covers some of the quirkiest. Kelly shares some of his family's baby delivery tales, along with his family's passion for stories. I truly enjoyed having this conversation with Roald Dahl's grandson. I think you'll like it too!
078: Catia Chien – Things to Do 10.04.2017 59:13
Catia Chien is the illustrator of THINGS TO DO. This amazingly beautiful book combines Elaine Magliaro's poems and Catia's art to bring to life the small moments and secret joys of a child's day. Catia and I chat about how she paints with light and texture, the importance of wide open days, life as a young immigrant, dancing with the lights off and so much more!
077: David Ezra Stein – Ice Boy 29.03.2017 31:39
David Ezra Stein is the author-illustrator of ICE BOY. His previous book include LEAVES, winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award and INTERRUPTING CHICKEN, a Caldecott Honor Book.
076: Jonah Winter – The Secret Project 20.03.2017 26:31
Today's featured picture book is about the atomic bomb. What I find fascinating about this book is the words you will not read. Atomic Bomb, Manhattan Project, WWII, Japan and Germany never appear. So what are you left with? What do you see? What does it mean? We talk with this story's author, Jonah Winter, about this chilling and powerful picture book.
075: Gilbert Ford – The Marvelous Things That Come From Nonfiction Picture Books 08.03.2017 38:48
Gilbert Ford is the author-illustrator of THE MARVELOUS THING THAT CAME FROM A SPRING. Along with being the illustrator of SOLDIER SONG: A TRUE STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR and MR. FERRIS AND HIS WHEEL.
074: Ruth Spiro – My Babies Love Quarks! 22.02.2017 37:01
Ruth Spiro is the author of the BABY LOVES SCIENCE series. We discuss the first two books in the series, BABY LOVES AEROSPACE ENGINEERING and BABY LOVES QUARKS!
073: Vanessa Brantley-Newton – Just Do You! 08.02.2017 1:02:57
Vanessa Brantley Newton is most recently the illustrator of THE YOUNGEST MARCHER: THE STORY OF AUDREY FAYE HENDRICKS, A YOUNG CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST and MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM. Talking about these two very different books with Vanessa gives this episode an inspiring energy. This is a recommended – best of Picturebooking episode
072: Zachariah OHora – How to Eat a Book 25.01.2017 45:09
Zachariah OHora is the author-illustrator behind the hilarious picture book THE NOT SO QUIET LIBRARY. This story has donuts, adult napping, misuse of a stapler, Wu-Tang references and eating books … I could go on … but why don't you just listen to the episode!
071: Corey R. Tabor – Playing in a dark, dark cave 11.01.2017 41:16
Corey R. Tabor is the illustrator behind the beautiful and imaginative picture book A DARK, DARK CAVE. This story has suspense, exploration and a fun twist. On today's show, Corey talks about making the art for this book, his journey into children's literature and his debut as an author-illustrator with the picture book FOX AND THE JUMPING CONTEST.
070: Top 5 Picturebooking Interviews of 2016 28.12.2016 49:01
This episode features a countdown of the top-5 most listened to picturebooking interviews of 2016. Plus I announce my favorite book featured on the show this year.
069: Chris Haughton – Goodnight Everyone 14.12.2016 51:49
Ideas are funny things. They don't always grow in a straight line and rightfully so. Sometime I think the most important thing you can do to help an idea grow is to listen … and to let it change. Today's author Chris Haughton had an idea that grew into his latest book GOODNIGHT EVERYONE. How this story started and where it ended up are super interesting …
068: Jake Parker – Good Things Come to Those Who Create 30.11.2016 38:09
On the show today we have Jake Parker and his debut picture book LITTLE BOT & SPARROW. Jake has worked in comics, concept art, illustration and animation. He started the popular drawing challenge Inktober and co-founded the illustration education website svslearn.com with Will Terry (Picturebooking Episode 12). Basically Jake Parker makes things! And after this talk you're going to be inspired to...
067: Evan Turk – The Storyteller 14.11.2016 36:29
Author and illustrator Evan Turk shares all the wonders of his picture book THE STORYTELLER with us. The text in this book transforms the reader into a traditional storyteller. The art transforms the story into an explosion of culture and imagination.
066: Melissa Sweet – Some Writer: The Story of E. B. White 02.11.2016 37:51
Getting to know the author of CHARLOTTE'S WEB through Melissa Sweet's book SOME WRITER: THE STORY OF E. B. WHITE was such a treasure. The art, the words and the design of this book give you an in depth biography of a man and a writer. Whether you are a fan of White's stories or a writer yourself, this book needs to be on your reading list. This is a recommended – best of Picturebooking episode
065: Nate Wragg – Monsters, Trucks, Ninjas and Telling a Visual Story 19.10.2016 46:12
Today's featured book is a Halloween special … MONSTER TRUCKS by Anika Denise and illustrated by Nate Wragg. Sometimes it's hard to believe that such a perfect picture book idea hasn't been done. I'm thankful Anika and Nate where the two that made it.
064: Tom Booth – The Character Design of 100 Historical Figures 05.10.2016 50:38
Tom Booth is the character designer and illustrator behind WHO WINS?: 100 HISTORICAL FIGURES GO HEAD-TO-HEAD. I've learned more about history from playing with this interactive book than I thought was possible.
063: Mike Lowery – Talks Like a Pirate 19.09.2016 46:34
Mike Lowery is known for his ability to talk like a pirate. So he was the perfect guest to have on during TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY. Mike also wrote and illustrated THE PURSUIT OF THE PESKY PIZZA PIRATE.
062: Rafael López – How Art Transformed a Neighborhood 12.09.2016 35:51
Rafael López is the illustrator and inspiration for the picture book MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL: HOW ART TRANSFORMED A NEIGHBORHOOD. There is so much to love about Rafael's true story, and the picture book that captured the spirit of this neighborhood art project.
061: Alexis Braud – An Artist's Parade 07.09.2016 47:23
Alexis Braud is the author and illustrator of PARADE. This is a book that celebrates the Louisiana culture of parading but what drew me into it was the notion of starting. Just getting yourself out there and starting something without much fanfare. Putting yourself on display and parading ... even if it is only a parade of one small creature ... something special might come of it, if only we start...
060: Josh Funk – Dear Josh, You Rock 24.08.2016 57:16
Josh Funk hasn't played fantasy football in years, and we in the children's book world are so thankful. To fill the void left by fantasy, Josh began writing for children. Three books later Josh and I finally get to sit down and have a Picturebooking chat.
059: Mike Boldt – A Tiger Tale 10.08.2016 51:32
Today's show features Mike Boldt, the author and illustrator of A TIGER TALE (Or What Happened to Anya on Her First Day of School).
058: Grant Snider – Quiet Power 27.07.2016 34:22
Today's show features Grant Snider, the illustrator of Susan Cain's book QUIET POWER: THE SECRET STRENGTHS OF INTROVERTS for kids and teens. Susan's books and ideas have helped me understand myself and I'm so thrilled to get to talk about them here with Grant. Grant's comic style and tone fit perfectly into this book. And as chance would have it, Grant is a huge picture book fan.
057: Claire Lordon – Pizza Party 13.07.2016 23:25
Today's show features Claire Lordon and her book LORENZO THE PIZZA-LOVING LOBSTER. You'll discover the inspiration behind Lorenzo. How the story changed from first draft to picture book. And we'll swap some food stories. So grab a slice and join the party!
056: Maria Carluccio – The ABC's of What We Wear 29.06.2016 40:14
Today's show features Maria Carluccio and her book D IS FOR DRESS-UP. You'll learn how Maria made the art for this gorgeous picture book. How she developed the concept and why she loves collaborating. Plus we overshare with a couple stories about personal fashion failures.
055: Superhero Graphic Picture Books – Jason Kirschner & Ethan Bryan 15.06.2016 54:12
Two authors, two superhero graphic picture book and one fun podcast!
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