Picture Book Look

Ep150 Wish in a Tree with Lynda Mullaly Hunt

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There simply wasn't enough time to get it all in with the one and only Lynda Mullaly Hunt but we really tried! We chatted about her debut picture ...

Ep149 I Worked Hard on That! with Robyn Wall and Celia Lee

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We couldn't think of a more perfect way to end our season than with this wonderful conversation with Robyn Wall and Celia Lee! Robyn's latest ...

Ep148 Love is Here With You with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Kaylan Adair

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are so delighted to bring you this beautiful book and an equally beautiful conversation with author Jyoti Rajan Gopal and editor Kaylan Adair for L...

Ep147 Special Episode: Share the Magic Foundation with Malcolm Mitchell

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The season of giving is upon us and we are delighted to bring you this special episode highlighting the Share the Magic Foundation with the magnificen...

Ep146 Turkey vs. Santa with Todd Tarpley and Deirdre Jones

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We found the perfect book for those who don't want to celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving and those who start celebrating Christmas on Novembe...

Ep145 She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist with Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Julie Bliven

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's something special about picture book biographies that are clever, smart, and beautifully crafted and She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an ...

Ep144 Bella Ballerina with Sharon M. Draper

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The absolutely delightful and talented Sharon M. Draper has written her first picture book and we loved chatting with her about the process from start...

Ep143 Cookie Time with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We loved our chat with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley about their new book, Cookie Time! Time travel, multi-generational, and cookies-...

Ep142 Proper Badger Would Never! with Lauren Glattly, Rob Sayegh Jr., and Claire Tattersfield

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stop what you're doing and listen to this episode and then go read this book! Proper Badger Would Never! with author Lauren Glattly, illustrator R...

Ep141 Picture Book Picks: Self-Care Month

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with some more picture book picks! We couldn't let self care month pass without pointing out these great books! Advertising Inquiri...

Ep140 Missy Wants a Mammoth with Pam Vaughan, Ariel Landy, Alison Weiss, and Brent Taylor

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a full house for this interview and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way! Don't miss the behind-the-scenes happenings about sweet, ...

Ep139 Shake it Off with Vanessa Brantley-Newton

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! Wow! Wow! Feeling all the feels with this interview! We left this chat inspired and enlightened and oh so grateful we live in a world where there...

Ep138 The Quacken with Justin Colón and Kendra Levin

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking for the perfect summer read to add to your picture book pile then look no further! The Quacken will satisfy all and we loved chatti...

Ep137 Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom with Cate Berry

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh my hedgehogs! You will not want to miss this masterclass of an episode with the delightful and brilliant Cate Berry!Find out more about Cate here: ...

Ep136 Fighting With Love: The Legacy of John Lewis with Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome, and Paula Wiseman

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wow- you will not want to miss this incredible conversation with Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome, and editor Paula Wiseman about the making of Fi...

Ep135 Picture Book Picks: Pride Month

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Pride month! We have some great mentor texts for your around this month's theme and we can't wait for you to check them out! Pride is...

Ep134 Becoming Blue with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this delightful conversation with Ellen Tarlow and Julien Chung and get the behind the scenes details about their engaging and important b...

Ep133 Picture Book Picks: Mental Health Awareness Month

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you around this month's theme: Mental Health Awareness. Listen to...

Ep132 Dancing Through Space with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can't wait for you to hear our conversation with Lydia Lukidis, Sawyer Cloud, and Josh Gregory about this star of a biography that shines a lig...

Ep131 Picture Book Picks: Poetry Month

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with more Picture Book Picks! We have more great mentor texts for you all around the theme of poetry! Listen to the episode to see why ...

Ep130 Small Things Mended with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and Lauri Hornik

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You won't want to miss this conversation! We loved chatting with Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides, and editor Lauri Hornik about the special pr...

Ep129 Picture Book Picks: Women's History Month

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to bring you a new monthly feature on the Picture Book Look podcast- Picture Book Picks! Each month, Kim and Kirsti will each choose...

Ep128 The Reflection in Me with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you love listening to this episode as much as we did recording it! Enjoy this special conversation with Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynold...

Ep127 Conversations with Kim & Kirsti: Agenting

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking all things agenting! We hope you find this episode helpful as you follow your writing journey!Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Ep126 Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and Jessica Garrison

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be back with our first interview of 2024! Please enjoy our chat with Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth, and editor Jessica Garrison ...

Ep125 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Ramping Up Your New Year

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss us? We're back! Not exactly like before but more than we were in 2023. We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2024 - our conversation...

Ep124 Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Ilgunas

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our hearts are alive with the sound of picture book creators making magical stories for our heart! We loved chatting with Julie Hedlund and Charlie Il...

Ep123 The Monster Mac and Cheese Party with Todd Parr

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this wonderful conversation with the one and only Todd Parr as we chat about his latest book, The Monster Mac and Cheese Party!***Find out...

Ep122 Smarty Ants with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to get a behind-the-scenes look with Kirsti Call, Erin Taylor, and Christianne Jones about Smarty Ants.***Find out more about Kirsti here: ...

Ep121 Door by Door: How Sarah McBride Became America's First Openly Transgender Senator with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this beautiful and important conversation with Meeg Pincus, Meridth McKean Gimbel, and Kelly Delaney, about Door by Door: How Sarah McBrid...

Ep120 Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Thomas S. Meacham

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with this fun chat with Cathy Stefanec Ogren and Lesley Breen to get all the behind the scenes details about their new book, Pew! The S...

Ep119 See You Soon

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After much deliberation, we've decided to take a step back from releasing weekly episodes in order to have a bit more time to dedicate to our own ...

Ep117 You So Black with Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., London Ladd, and Denene Millner

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this week's episode and hear all of the amazing work that went into the making of You So Black, written by Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.,...

Ep116 Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach with Kim Chaffee, Alexandra Badiu, and Kayla Tostevin

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with our own Kim Chaffee, illustrator Alexandra Badiu and editor Kayla Tostevin about the journey behind the pb bio, Courage in Her ...

Ep115 The End with John Bray and Josh Cleland

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We love this clever book so much! Don't miss our conversation with John Bray and Josh Cleland about their book, The End.***Find out more about Joh...

Ep114 Mendel’s Hanukkah Mess Up with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a delightful conversation with Chana and Larry Stiefel, Daphna Awadish, and Lili Rosenstreich as we learn about the journey of Mendal’s ...

Ep113 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Holiday Gift Guide for the Writers in Your Life (or Yourself)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've compiled a list of 10 great gifts we think any writer would love to have this holiday season! Happy gifting and don't forget, there'...

Ep112 Caves with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You won't want to miss this conversation with Nell Cross Beckerman, Kalen Chock, Katie Heit, and Brian LaRossa. We get all the behind the scenes d...

Ep111 How to be a Rock Star with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie PItts

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rock on, Lookers! Join us for this rockin' conversation with Lisa Tolin and Stephanie Pitts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journ...

Ep110 Alphabedtime with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we chat with Susanna Leonard Hill and Betsy Snyder about their delightful new book, Alphabedtime!***Find out more about Susanna here: ...

Ep109 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: How to Fit Writing into an Already Full Life

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find time to write when life is already so full? Join us for this conversation where we share some tips on how you can fit in writing and a...

Ep108 The Read Dada Mother Goose with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we chat with Jon Scieszka, Julia Rothman, and Liz Bicknell about the hilarious and incomparable book, The Read Dada Mother Goose: A Treas...

Ep107 Dressing Up the Stars with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we chat with Jeanne Walker Harvey, Diana Toledano, and Andrea Welch about the beautiful, high-fashion biography, Dressing Up the Stars: T...

Ep106 Brainstorm! with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, and Sarah Rockett

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with the brilliant creators behind the new book, Brainstorm! Listen to our conversation with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Kate Kronreif, an...

Ep105 Conversations with Kim and Kirsti: Imposter Syndrom

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome- we all feel it. This episode is a conversation about the realities of it, some ideas on how to deal with it, and a reminder to try ...

Ep104 Fridge-Opolis with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland about the behind-the-scenes journey of their new book, Fridge-Opolis!***Find out more about Melissa...

Ep103 I Am a Baby with Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Bob Shea and Pam Consolazio share the behind-the-scenes details about the making of Bob's new book, I Am a Baby!***Find out more about B...

Ep102 Mister Rogers' Gift of Music with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen as we chat with Donna Cangelosi and Amanda Calatzis about the behind-the-scenes journey of their beautiful book, Mister Rogers' Gift...

Ep101 How To Get Published with Kim and Kirsti

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THIS is where you can find all the info:Community Resources:SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge: https://www.12x12challenge.co...