Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. held September 15 to October 15. There has never been a more important time to celebrate the rich cultures, history and contributions of American citizens whose family came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean...
It was serious fun to sit down and chat with Matthew Winner at ALL THE WONDERS about the art and craft of making books. In this podcast, author and poet Margarita Engle and I talk about capturing the spirit of a person through poem and portrait. We discuss creating a...
Hey there! Join me in welcoming a vibrant new book to the world, What’s Your Favorite Color? by Eric Carle and Friends from Henry Holt & Company. Inviting children and families to join me and friends Mike Curato, Etienne Delessert and William Low for a...
Katherine Paterson’s new middle-grade novel “My Brigadista Year” is due for release from Candlewick Press in October and I was fortunate to create the cover. You can learn more about it in this article from Publisher’s...
Both my parents were architects who designed their own house in Mexico. The focal point of our living room were floor to ceiling bookshelves on two long walls they custom built to house books and musical recordings. I remember the excitement exploring second hand...
