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fromCreative Bloq
5 days ago

How the the magic of fairy tales inspired this children's book illustrator

Manelle Oliphant primarily paints dreamy watercolour illustrations for children's books, drawing inspiration from fairy tales while maintaining traditional techniques despite industry bias.
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fromwww.newyorker.com
1 week ago

The Cartoonist Liana Finck Picks Three Favorite Children's Books

Children's books inspired Liana Finck's art, influenced her work including Mixed Feelings, and led her to celebrate favorites by Maira Kalman, William Steig, Lore Segal.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A tiny dog takes a big walk in 'Hello, Tobi!'

Venezuelan engineer-turned-artist used daily dog illustrations to build a creative career, commission work, and reunite her dog with her in New York.
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fromFatherly
2 months ago

The Best Back-to-School Books For Every Age and Stage

Recommended children's books—Dory Fantasmagory, Superfudge, Choose Your Own Adventure, Wings of Fire—ease back-to-school jitters and engage emerging readers.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I gave up a C-level career in investment to write children's books. I wanted to build something that could outlive me.

A former investment portfolio manager left a finance career to create children's books that teach personal finance.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

July 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.
Brooklyn
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

The article reviews various children's picture books centered on themes of friendship, acceptance, and creativity.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

"Moving Day" Author Event About Moving a 139-year-old Victorian House Six Blocks

Teri Roche Drobnick's new picture book offers a playful perspective, telling the story of a historic Victorian house's journey through the eyes of the house itself.
San Francisco
Parenting
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

My Kindergarten Class Taught Me What's Really at Stake in "Mahmoud v. Taylor"

Children's books serve as mirrors and windows, allowing kids to see their own families and explore diverse experiences of others.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Chasten Buttigieg's kids' book lands on New York Times Best Seller list, proving LGBTQ+ stories belong

Chasten Buttigieg's children's book about two dads highlights LGBTQ+ families amid growing book bans in schools.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

The article reviews several children's picture books addressing themes of loss, resilience, nature, and responsibility.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I'm still not tired of it': the best books to read aloud to kids, according to parents

Reading aloud to young children has significantly declined, with only 41% engaged regularly as of recent research.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

10 tips for illustrations that carry emotion from a bestselling children's book artist

Visual language in children's book illustrations conveys tone and mood through line, shape, and color.
Books
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

The Little Witcher Comics Collection Is A Cute Father's Day Gift Idea For Fans

The Little Witcher introduces children to the Witcher franchise with young Ciri learning from iconic characters.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Lauren Sanchez shows off room where 'words come to life' in her and Jeff Bezos' LA mansion

I'm taking you to where I write almost every day... if I have a really calm, peaceful place, I’m able to let all my ideas float through me easier.
Los Angeles
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A natural storyteller': Jane Gardam remembered by Tessa Hadley

Jane Gardam, an exuberant writer, captivated readers with her storytelling and the energy of her voice throughout her literary career.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

Mo Willems' New Pigeon Book Is The Perfect Gift For Graduates

Mo Willems' latest Pigeon book offers a heartfelt and humorous take on the anxieties of graduation for kids.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

A new Gruffalo book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is set for release in September 2026 after over 20 years.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Why Grove Park may have been inspiration for E. Nesbit and The Railway Children

E. Nesbit's time in southeast London significantly influenced her children's literature, particularly seen in her famous work, The Railway Children.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Stephen Mangan: With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle?'

Stephen Mangan balances his acting career and writing children's books, collaborating with family and drawing inspiration from his children.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Toronto Island author publishes historical fiction about child with disability | CBC News

"I think a lot of kids who are ill or have disabilities will relate to it, but what I'm finding is that adults are really enjoying it too because there's so much Toronto history in it."
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