It is a joy to hear from the creators who create these wonderful books! It is really inspiring to hear these conversations ❤️.

How happy I am to have found such an informative, inspirational, helpful and low key podcast. Please , PLease PLEASE come back soon!!!!

Wonderful podcast, i’m catching up from the start now at where Laila is 1, episode about imaginary friends: i would have LLLLOOOOOVED to have had one. What’s more: i need one or more now at 56. As i have been a lonely child and still am. I need an imaginary friend mom, sister, best friend and nana. Starting with drawing and illustrations as total beginner with no artschooling, i’m so glad with the comfort the world of children’s picturebooks and illustrations brings home. I want to become an illustrating nana myself. Right now only a mom with empty nest. Cheers and thanks Ssssoooo much for podcasting and fighting for freedom of (inner) creativity. Hugs, Chanti

This was exactly what I was looking for!

Phew, I’m officially caught up. I have now listened to all of Nick’s Picturebooking podcasts to date, and not only have I heard some really enlightening interviews, but I’ve also gotten to follow along on Nick’s struggles with becoming the kind of picturebooker he longs to be. Through his example, I know I’m not alone on this work/life/art balancing act that aspiring picturebookers must perform. And the interviews he gets out of these creators are just the thing to stoke the fire of creative passion in each of us. I’ve also found it fascinating how much he’s grown as an interviewer. He now asks some of the most deeply insightful and personal questions of any podcast, because this is a passionately personal quest he’s on. Simply put, he wants to unlock the secrets to all aspects of making a great Picturebooking, one interview at a time. Hopefully he’s getting the same inspiration out of them as they are giving the rest of us, because I want them to continue doing this for a long time. Thanks for sharing everything with us Nick, it’s much appreciated, and good luck.

I have listened to many of the children’s book and picture book podcasts available and this is my very favorite. Nick is engaging, asks interesting questions, and selects excellent authors and illustrators to speak to. I look forward to this every week. A must subscribe for anyone who loves picture books or wants to creat picture books themselves.

As a picture book writer, I enjoy hearing on this podcast about the writers’ and illustrators’ journeys to the books they’ve produced. And it’s fun to get a glimpse into the personalities behind books I already love or will soon be looking for. Thank you for providing this window behind the scenes!

I was educated as a fine artist in college. My professors always told me I’d make a good illustrator, but didn’t exactly provide me with the tools or basic knowledge of how to do that in a real way. I’ve dabbled in photo realistic portraiture for years, but have always wanted to illustrate Children’s books. I came across this podcast and am absolutely inspired!! I love hearing about the creative processes of others and even the technical questions asked (do you scan in drawings and add via photoshop, do you composite images or draw everything out). I have so much hope now that this podcast has given me an inside look!! Love what you’re doing!!!!!

Nick is a warm host, and these interviews/discussions are gems.

Nick, thank you for your wonderful and thought-provoking podcast. It’s such a pleasure to listen and learn from the best children’s book authors and illustrators, which not only provides rare insights, but also practical tips for aspiring writers and artists! Keep up the great work and inspiration!