As writers and artists we desperately want our work to be its very best. Whether you're just starting to play around with the idea of creating picture books or if you're a seasoned veteran, we're all united by the fact that making stories work is a PROCESS that require...

Author Spotlight: Sarah Hoppe​

No, this is not a drill. This is not a test. It's Picture Book Spotlight. 

Many thanks for all the support for Lizzy Rizzi! If you happened to miss her Author Spotlight, check it out here. 

Congrats to Carrie Cook for winning a query and pic...

Author Spotlight: Lizzy Rizzi

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight!

Did you know that an AI program writes this blog? It's true. There is no actual "Brian Gehrlein." That's just the name of the algorithm that produces our picture book themed interviews wi...

Author Spotlight: Lisa Kalma

Welcome to Picture Book Spotlight!

Today is all about llamas. And their drama. In my experience, llamas always seem to have more drama than other quadrupeds. No, we will not be interviewing a llama so get that out of your head.

Lisa Kalma re...

Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Margarita Surnaite

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight.

Say, kidlit fam, what's better than a book giveaway?...A TWO SCOOP GIVEAWAY! Many thanks for the love and support shown to Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw and her debut picture...

Author Spotlight: Lydia Lukidis

Welcome to Picture Book Spotlight. The blog likely invading your inbox more frequently than you would prefer. Please don't unsubscribe...it hurts my feelings. 

Things are busy around these parts lately. Lots going on in this corner of the...

Author Spotlight: Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw

It's Tuesday. That must mean...a new Picture Book Spotlight. Welcome back.

I'd like to start things off by saying THANK YOU for reading, recommending, and retweeting our posts! My hope for this blog is that it is meaningful, pract...

Author Spotlight: Jess Hernandez's Agent Success Story

Happy Friday and welcome to a special edition of Picture Book Spotlight. 

Whenever I see an author announce they have received agent representation I always feel encouraged. It reminds me that it's still happening. T...

Agent Spotlight: Alyssa Jennette

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight! 

Thank you for showing all the love for Stacey Corrigan's debut of The Pencil Eater. Stacey gave away 2 picture book manuscript critiques! And the winners are...

Stacey Miller and Penny...

Author Spotlight: Stacey Corrigan

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight! 

Thank you to all who participated in James McGowan's Agent Spotlight and picture book manuscript giveaway--what a phenomenal turnout! Missed it because you were too busy living in "re...

Agent Spotlight: James McGowan

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight. 

Thanks again for showing up to support fantastic debut authors like Pippa Chorley! Her two winners for signed copies of Counting Sheep are: 

Delia Black, and Amy Benoit.

CONGRATS! 

Miss Pip...

Author Spotlight: Pippa Chorley

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Picture Book Spotlight! 

Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing up in droves (a real unit of measure) to support Tara Lazar!I mean I knew she was awesome...but...it was sheer madness. Over 150 participants...