Petronela was born in the former Czechoslovakia. She grew up in a little village called Borša, surrounded by woods and vineyards. From the age of 14 she studied at a boarding school in Košice. When she was 18 Petronela decided to live and study in Suffolk, UK where she received her arts degree. Soon after …
Amalia Hoffman is an award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including ALL COLORS, one of 2019 School Library Journal Best Board Books, and DREIDEL DAY, a PJ Library Book. She is the author of THE BRAVE CYCLIST: THE TRUE STORY OF A HOLOCAUST HERO, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection Book. Amalia frequently …
Mauri Mendes is an author and illustrator currently studying for a Master’s degree in Children’s Books Illustration at the Cambridge School of Arts. He is the author and illustrator of DAVE AND EARL GO FOR A WALK, the simplified Chinese edition was published by Yeehoo Press. Today, I’m welcoming Mauri Mendes to speak about his …
Georgie McAusland is a British illustrator and printmaker based in Barcelona. She works in a variety of processes – monoprint, lithography, ceramics, wood, paint, pencils, and crayons. Georgie loves to tackle subject matter based on strange habits, magic, the supernatural, superstitions, or events based in the past or present. Today, I’m welcoming author-illustrator Georgie McAusland …
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Today is the day! Thanks so much for being part of this journey, everyone. Our hearts are overflowing with joy for the cover reveal of our newest book, When I’m Not Looking by Farren Phillips. The cover of When I’m Not Looking. Behold! An interactive detective story with fun fill-in-the-blanks and laugh out loud details. Legs loves her …
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Megan Hobby-Kauffman is a freelance illustrator-author currently based in California. She values imagination and creativity in her work and in the world around. Megan loves building a narrative from the first sketchy nuggets of an idea that travels out of her head and into her sketchbook. She also enjoys creating unique color palettes to help tell stories. She values simplicity …
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Today is the day! Thanks so much for being part of this journey, everyone. Our hearts are overflowing with joy for the cover reveal of our newest book, My Monsterpiece by Amalia Hoffman. The cover of My Monsterpiece. Behold! A celebration of imagination, creativity, acceptance, and art that will delight children of all ages. A …
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Author/illustrator interview with Kyle Beckett about his inspiration for books as well as receive a preview of his new picture book THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK.
Farren Phillips is the Author/Illustrator of THE DEATH BOOK. Today, we had the opportunity to speak with her about her inspiration for books as well as receive a preview of her new picture book.
Helen Wu, associate publisher at Yeehoo Press, talked about 4 tips for writing and publishing for an international audience.