An Interview with Author and Artist Kyle Starks
1. What initially drew you to comics? I've read comics since I was little. My uncle has sold golden and silver age comics pretty much...
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Jun 21, 20224 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Matthew Loux
1. Please tell us about what inspires the humorous and fantastic worlds you create. There are a lot of things that inspire me to write my...
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Jun 20, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Elly Swartz
1. Please tell us how you go about crafting work for young readers. I always start with a character that comes into my head and tucks...
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Jun 20, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Matt Phelan
1. Please tell us how you go about crafting both comics and picture books. The process is surprisingly similar. I always start with the...
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Jun 19, 20223 min read
Enticing Young Readers with Narrative Non-Fiction Picture Books: An interview with author Megan Hoyt
What inspires your authorship for young readers? I am always inspired by heroism, so the subjects I choose to write about generally...
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Jun 19, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Danielle Davis
1. What draws you to write for young readers? When I was a child, stories offered me validation, comfort, and hope. That’s what I want...
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Jun 18, 20221 min read
An Interview with Comics Creator Drew Geraci
1. What initially drew you to comics? Love at first sight. Colorful superhero costumes. And having a secret identity was appealing...
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Jun 18, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Matthew Manning
1. What initially drew you to comics? I grew up reading every comic strip or book I could get my hands on. I originally wanted to write...
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Jun 18, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Michael Allred
1. What initially drew you to comics? My older brother Lee always had the best stuff. He was my first great influence. 2. From Madman to...
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Jun 14, 20223 min read
An Interview with Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie
1. Please tell us about Just Roll With It (and any upcoming projects you'd like to share about). Just Roll With It is a story about...
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Jun 9, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Lesléa Newman
1. What do you see as the role of young adult literature for enriching the lives of young readers? Books can change lives. Whether young...
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Jun 8, 20223 min read
An Interview with Artist Chris Bachalo
1. What initially drew you to comics? Monsters. When I was, maybe, between 7-10 years of age, I was heavily into things like dinosaurs...
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Jun 8, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Jane Yolen
1. You have a range of work, from picture books to longer chapter books. Do you have a particular favorite to work with? My sweet spot...
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Jun 7, 20221 min read
An Interview with Author Karina Yan Glaser
1. What drew you to write for young readers (although older readers can enjoy your work, too)? I fell in love with reading when I was...
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Jun 7, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Chris Crutcher
1. How do you craft stories to keep young readers engaged? Simply by telling the truest story I can tell. That's true with a small “t"....
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Jun 6, 20222 min read
An Interview with author Lisa Fipps
1. Please tell us about Starfish and the message you'd like to share through your work. Starfish is about realizing your intrinsic...
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Jun 6, 20224 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Alex Graudins
1. What drew you to comics? As a kid, I was more inclined to tell you I loved cartoons a la Pokemon and the Powerpuff Girls than comics,...
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Jun 4, 20224 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Jo Rioux
1. Your art is transporting. What inspires the fantasy worlds you create? So much of my art is intuitive. I try to approach the drawing...
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Jun 4, 20223 min read
Literacy Profile Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm
1. If you could go back and talk to yourself as a young teacher, what is one piece of advice you might offer? Be humble. You can be...
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Jun 2, 20223 min read
An Interview with Author and Artist Katriona Chapman
1. What inspires you to make graphic novels? I'm mostly inspired by human behaviour, relationships and psychology. I'm fascinated by how...
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