After this episode originally aired A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR was named a Caldecott Honor book.  Rebroadcast from Sept. 12, 2018: Grace Lin, a NY Times bestselling author/illustrator, won the Newbery Honor for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” and the Theodor Geisel Honor for “Ling and Ting.” This episode's featured book, “A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR” is a picture book that celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and Grace’s American roots. This talk dives deep into Grace’s journey to become an artist. Along with what it means to be an American during this time. In this talk, you’ll find topics like immigration, politics and an ugly side of culture next to the celebration of thankfulness, joy and beauty.

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Grace Lin – Rebroadcast from Sept. 12, 2018

Rebroadcast from Sept. 12, 2016: 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.

Rafael López – Rebroadcast from Sept. 12, 2016

Rebroadcast from Jan. 27, 2016: Antoinette Portis stops by to chat about her amazing picture books, including WAIT, NOT A BOX and BEST FRINTS.

Antoinette Portis – Rebroadcast from Jan. 27, 2016

Rebroadcast from Nov. 5, 2014: Author-illustrator Peter Brown shares his creative thought process along with some of his author-illustrator picture books, including Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and My Teacher is a Monster! No I'm Not.

Peter Brown – Rebroadcast from Nov. 5, 2014

Author David Bowles shares his life on the U.S.-Mexico border, and he translated that experience into his picture book debut, MY TWO BORDER TOWNS. This story, illustrated by Erika Meza, follows a boy and his father visiting the family, friends and community found on the other side. Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/summer-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

David Bowles – My Two Border Towns

Author Anitra Rowe Schulte shares her journey into picture books and how she found the right story for her character. Today's featured book, DANCING WITH DADDY, is about the excitement of a first father-daughter dance told from the point of view of a character with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/summer-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Anitra Rowe Schulte – Dancing with Daddy

Today's show includes an interview with children's book author Bianca Schulze and a picturebooking message by illustrator Ashley Belote. In the interview, Bianca shares her journey into the world of picture books and her debut picture book, DON'T WAKE THE DRAGON. This interactive bedtime story features a sound-asleep dragon who hopefully will not wake up! Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/summer-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Bianca Schulze – Don’t Wake the Dragon

Author-illustrator Sean Rubin shares his thoughts about trauma and resilience. Today’s featured book, THIS VERY TREE, is a profoundly moving story told from the point of view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11. Books featured on the show this summer: https://bookshop.org/lists/summer-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Sean Rubin – This Very Tree

Author Arielle Hobbs shares her mission to see a society that embraces us, all of us, as we are. Today’s featured book, SULLY THE RACCOON, is based on Hobbs’ son Sullivan (Sully). Told from the perspective of Sully’s big brother, this book shares the family’s humorous tale of embracing Sully’s intellectual disability after he began wearing a raccoon costume. SULLY THE RACCOON: https://www.amazon.com/Sully-Raccoon-Arielle-Hobbs/dp/B08DBYMS9W Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Arielle Hobbs – Sully the Raccoon

Author Dave Eggers shares his passion for helping kids reach their full potential. Today's featured book, FARAWAY THINGS, is about a boy and his sword and how giving away something precious leads to an even more important discovery. Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Dave Eggers – Faraway Things

Children's book author Shelli R. Johannes shares her creative wisdom and talks about her Loves Science series and the new picture book THEO THESAURUS. Today's featured book is about Theo, the dinosaur who loves big words! Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Shelli R. Johannes – Theo Thesaurus

Two-time Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee talks about how making picture books help her through life's challenges. Today's featured book is her conclusion to the farmer trilogy, THE FARMER AND THE CIRCUS. Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber: https://picturebooking.com/email

Marla Frazee – The Farmer and the Circus

Today's featured guest is children's book author and illustrator Paddy Donelly. We also have a picturebooking message from author Elsa Anderson about her new book; THE LITTLE MANDARIN REACHES THE STARS. In the interview with Paddy, we discuss stories that combine and blur fiction and non-fiction. Today's featured book, THE VANISHING LAKE, is about a young girl's determination, a granddad's wisdom, and the unbelievable wonders of the natural world. Books featured on the show this winter: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Paddy Donnelly – The Vanishing Lake

Caldecott Medal-winning children's book author-illustrator Jon Klassen shares deadpan humor in his latest book, THE ROCK FROM THE SKY. Today's show also features THE DOG'S GARDENER and THE HAPPINESS OF A DOG WITH A BALL IN ITS MOUTH. Picturebooking Episode Page: https://picturebooking.com/jon-klassen-the-rock-from-the-sky Books featured on the show this spring: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-2021-picturebooking-list Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Jon Klassen – The Rock from the Sky

Children's book author-illustrator Annelouise Mahoney shares her journey and debut picture book, JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT. Today's featured book is an enchanting woodland tale about bravery and friendship. Books featured on the show this winter: https://picturebooking.com/winter21 Become an email subscriber to enter the monthly book giveaway: https://picturebooking.com/email

Annelouise Mahoney – A Very Brave Night

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