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Educational Activities: The Yellow Bus by Loren LongThe Yellow Bus Author: Loren Long Illustrator: Loren Long 25 June 2024 Roaring Brook Press 48 pages Book description from Goodreads: “Perfect...
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Author Interview: PJ McIlvaineThis month’s Author Interview is with PJ McIlvaine, a prolific author/screenwriter/editor/journalist. She’s got a great variety of bio statements...
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Five Five-Word Reviews: The Curious Why; How Lucky Am I?; May You Love and Be Loved; Oddbird’s Chosen Family; The Perfect PlaceFor reasons, we’re going to roll with another Five-W0rd Review post for this month. Enjoy! The Curious Why Author: Angela DiTerlizzi Illustrator:...
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Picture Book List: 16 Sweet Picture Books About Mothers**Now that my older kid is done with college for a few months, I was able to get her to handle this bonus blog post. Thanks, Valerie!** With...
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Freelance Editor Interview: Emma D. Dryden**Thanks to picture book author Dianne Ochiltree for stepping in to be the guest interviewer this month!** Meet Emma D. Dryden, founder and...
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Educational Activities: Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book by Ryan T. HigginsHey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book Author: Ryan T. Higgins Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins 20 September 2022 Disney Hyperion 48 pages Book description...
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Picture Book Review: A Party for Florine by Yevgenia NaybergA Party for Florine: Florine Stettheimer and Me Author: Yevgenia Nayberg Illustrator: Yevgenia Nayberg Neal Porter Books 16 July 2024 40 pages...
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Agent Interview: Rachel Orr (Prospect Agency)Welcome to Rachel Orr, a longtime literary agent with Prospect Agency. Instead of going with the standard biography here, I’m going to include a...
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Educational Activities: Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf by Craig Barr-Green, illustrated by Francis MartinGina Kaminski Saves the Wolf Author: Craig Barr-Green Illustrator: Francis Martin 30 March 2024 Kane Miller EDC Publishing 32 pages Book...
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Author Interview: Candy WellinsWelcome to Candy Wellins, a former teacher who has a BA in journalism and an M.Ed. in literacy education. In addition to writing picture books,...
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Picture Book Review: Daisy the Daydreamer by Jennifer P. GoldfingerDaisy the Daydreamer Author: Jennifer P. Goldfinger Illustrator: Jennifer P. Goldfinger Neal Porter Books 12 March 2024 32 pages This month’s...
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Publisher Interview: David Miles (Bushel & Peck Books)I’m frequently asked why I work for a publishing house when I’ve already got a teaching gig and my own writing/editing/coaching/ghostwriting...
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Educational Activities: Busy Betty by Reese Witherspoon, illustrated by Xindi YanBusy Betty Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan 4 October 2022 Flamingo Books 40 pages Book description from Goodreads: “From...
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Author Interview: Charlotte OffsayHello, everyone! This is Abi Cushman. I’ve had the privilege of writing illustration reviews here on Only Picture Books, and today, Ryan has given...
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Picture Book Review: Five Five-Word ReviewsI’ve got the next six months scheduled out with regular co-written picture book review, but for this month, we’re having another installment of the...
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Picture Book List: 19 Fun Picture Books About the CircusThis next edition of an OPB “Bonus Monday” post is a list of picture books about the circus. And since I’m on a sabbatical, I’ve enlisted one of my...
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Editor Interview: Deidra Purvis (Free Spirit Publishing)This month’s Industry Insider interview is with Deidra Purvis, an Acquisitions Editor for Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created...
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Educational Activities: Eclipse by Andy RashEclipse Author: Andy Rash Illustrator: Andy Rash 5 September 2023 Scholastic Press 40 pages Book description from Goodreads: “A boy and his...
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Author/Illustrator Interview: Anne AppertThis month’s Author/Illustrator interview is with queer, nonbinary storyteller Anne Appert “who uses whimsy and humor to inspire and connect with...
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Only Picture Books’ 23 Favorites of 2023Well, we’re now fully into 2024, which means I now have 100% of the picture book options from 2023 available to read and rave about. In no...
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Industry Insider Interviews: Tips, Advice, and More from 12 Editors & AgentsLast month’s round of tips, advice, and more from non-OPB interviews was such a hit that we’re giving it another go this month. I’ve combed the...
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Educational Activities: A Very Cranky Book by Angela & Tony DiTerlizziA Very Cranky Book Author: Angela DiTerlizzi Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi 19 September 2023 Quill Tree Books 40 pages Book description from...
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Author Interview: Deborah KerbelThis month’s Author Interview is with Canadian writer Deborah Kerbel. To make her feel at home, I’ll be using the Canadian spellings throughout...
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Picture Book Review: José Feeds the World by David Unger, illustrations by Marta Álvarez MiguénsJosé Feeds the World Author: David Unger Illustrator: Marta Álvarez Miguéns duopress 30 January 2024 40 pages This month’s PB review is...
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Industry Insider Interviews: Tips, Advice, and More from 18 Editors & AgentsInstead of having a regular one-subject interview, I’m going to share 18 interesting, surprising, and/or useful things said by literary agents or...
