A picture book is very different from other kinds of books. They are my favorite kind of book to read, write, and design and my goal in my business, this blog, and my social posts are to help picture book authors produce better books. A picture book is a unique…

On my first day of second grade, my English teacher handed out our grammar textbooks. I idly flipped the book open and saw an enchanting image of a little mouse having a party with a very long word I could not pronounce written underneath it. I concentrated, trying very hard…

I love kid’s books. I really love all books but have a special passion for children’s literature. My favorite books of all time are still The Secret Garden, Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, and Tikki Tikki Tembo. I love the simple way that kids look at the world, and…

I had two interesting conversations recently. The first conversation happened online, when someone recommended me as an illustrator for a children’s book (never mind that I am a graphic designer, not an illustrator, but that is a discussion for another time). The conversation looked something like this: [POST] Looking for…