Children’s book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about her role as a book buyer for Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books. It's her job to find children's book manuscripts and illustrators, and pair them up for publishing through Little Bigfoot...

When author Shan Gill started writing her book Cosmic Kitty , she intended it for children but knew it had the potential to appeal to a wider audience because of the subject matter. She used both adult and child beta readers so that she could get valuable...

When author Shan Gill started writing her book Cosmic Kitty , she intended it for children but knew it had the potential to appeal to a wider audience because of the subject matter. She used both adult and child beta readers so that she could get valuable...

Cartoonist, author, and illustrator Rob Harrell was approached by producers at a Comic-Con event about his popular, children's graphic novel, Monster on the Hill . This chance meeting led to his book being optioned for film, but it took eight years for...

Children's author Peggy Thomas discusses what she takes away from school visits, including the simple pleasure of knowing a child was inspired.

Jennifer Emmett, VP and Editorial Director of Children's Books for National Geographic Books, discusses the role that illustrations play in the set up of a book. Click here to play this audio clip

Children's author Peggy Thomas discusses what she takes away from school visits, including the simple pleasure of knowing a child was inspired. Click here to play this audio clip

Jennifer Emmett, VP and Editorial Director of Children's Books for National Geographic Books, discusses the role that illustrations play in the set up of a book.

In today's busy schools, Author Deborah Davis talks about the importance of allowing children to be creative by giving them space and time to freely put words on paper. Click here to play this audio clip

In today's busy schools, Author Deborah Davis talks about the importance of allowing children to be creative by giving them space and time to freely put words on paper.