Picture Book Look

Kirsti Call and Kim Chaffee

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Welcome to the Picture Book Look podcast, where Kim Chaffee and Kirsti Call share some of their favorite picture books and chat with the creators to get a behind-the-scenes look into their creative process. Join them as they take a Picture Book Look.

3 DAYS AGO

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

There's something special about picture book biographies that are clever, smart, and beautifully crafted and She Sells Seashells: Mary Anning, an Unlikely Paleontologist written by Heidi E.Y. Stemple and illustrated by Emily Paik is one such book! We got tot chat with Heidi and her editor, the incredible Julie Bliven about the journey of this stellar biography. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 min
OCT 15

Ep144 Bella Ballerina with Sharon M. Draper

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 to finish. Don't miss this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 min
SEP 25

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

We loved our chat with Jessie Sima, Justin Chanda, and Lizzie Bromley about their new book, Cookie Time! Time travel, multi-generational, and cookies- this book has it all! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 min
SEP 17

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

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 Rob Sayegh Jr., and editor Claire Tattersfield isn't to be missed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 min
SEP 10

Ep141 Picture Book Picks: Self-Care Month

We're back with some more picture book picks! We couldn't let self care month pass without pointing out these great books! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 min
AUG 27

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

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, spunky Missy and her strong desire for a pet mammoth. We loved chatting with Pam Vaughan (author), Ariel Landy (illustrator), Alison Weiss (editor), and Brent Taylor (agent) about Missy Wants a Mammoth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 min
AUG 13

Ep139 Shake it Off with Vanessa Brantley-Newton

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 is a Vanessa Brantley-Newton! You'll want to listen to this episode more than once! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 min
JUL 21

Ep138 The Quacken with Justin Colón and Kendra Levin

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 chatting with author Justin Colón and editor Kendra Levin! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

32 min

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07/13/2020

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Excellent resource for aspiring authors!

Mar 6

francobelli

A wonderful podcast that has accompanied me throughout my publishing journey. I especially love the particular format that features the author, illustrator, and editor as guests, reflecting the fact that each book is indeed a collaborative effort. Keep up the great work!
High energy kidlit insights

Jan 18

DAS66!!

Lively, informative, consise and fun - all constants with Picture Book Look podcasts. Kim and Kirsti’s genuine vibe and knowledge of writing, publication and everything in between comes through loud and clear. Industry insiders often join the duo to add a new perspective - most episodes are at/under 30 minutes. Perfect! Highly recommend for anyone interested in publishing and/or learning about the picture book writing process.
Multiple perspectives on picture-book creation

12/01/2022

HeatherKinser

Picture Book Look is my favorite kid-lit podcast. Its unique format provides an inside perspective on the books’ creation—from writers, illustrators, agents, and/or editors. Always fun and lively, these quick conversations dive deep and are a great learning tool.
Truly an inside look

02/10/2022

PBJanna

Kirsti and Kim do a wonderful job of rounding up experienced creators to share their inspirations, processes and interactions with each other and their books. Informative, inspiring, delightful!

Welcome to the Picture Book Look podcast, where Kim Chaffee and Kirsti Call share some of their favorite picture books and chat with the creators to get a behind-the-scenes look into their creative process. Join them as they take a Picture Book Look.

Creator

Kirsti Call and Kim Chaffee
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

146
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Picture Book Look

Picture Book Look

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

Ep144 Bella Ballerina with Sharon M. Draper

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

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

Ep141 Picture Book Picks: Self-Care Month

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

Ep139 Shake it Off with Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Ep138 The Quacken with Justin Colón and Kendra Levin

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