Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
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Hi, I'm Ryan. My goal is to create and compile PB-related information that will be of value to writers, illustrators, teachers, librarians, agents, editors, publishers, and publicists who enjoy PBs are much as I do. In many ways, OPB is both a celebration of the picture book community and a curated resource, as well.
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
1w ago
For reasons, we’re going to roll with another Five-W0rd Review post for this month. Enjoy! The Curious Why Author: Angela DiTerlizzi Illustrator: Lorena Alvarez Gómez Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 7 May 2024 40 pages Ryan’s five-word review: Sequel? Curiosity cures blah-blah blues. 4.25 out of 5 colorful questions How Lucky Am I? Author: Scott ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
2w ago
Today, we’re diving into the imaginative world of Heather Cashman, a seasoned literary agent at Storm Literary Agency, whose dynamic career spans across the evocative realms of Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction and nonfiction. Heather’s enthusiasm for boundary-pushing narratives and her commitment to fostering books that evoke a sense of wonder ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
3w ago
Who’s Writing this Story?! Author: Robin Newman Illustrator: Deborah Zemke 7 May 2024 Creston Books 32 pages Book description from Goodreads: “Have you ever wondered who’s the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
1M ago
Things went sideways with my plans for May, so we’ll launch the month with the increasingly (in)famous Five-W0rd Reviews instead of our regularly scheduled joint PB review. Here we go! A Wild Windy Night Author: Yui Abe Illustrator: Yui Abe Museyon 1 April 2024 40 pages Ryan’s five-word review: Windswept fun–bedtime fears goodbye! 4 out of ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
1M ago
**Now that my older kid is done with college for a few months, I was able to get her to handle this bonus blog post. Thanks, Valerie!** With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it seems like the right time to offer a list of sweet picture books featuring moms. Did I miss your ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
1M ago
**Thanks to picture book author Dianne Ochiltree for stepping in to be the guest interviewer this month!** Meet Emma D. Dryden, founder and principal of drydenbks, a premier provider of editorial and coaching services for the children’s publishing industry. Prior to her role as guiding light at drydenbks, Emma was a children’s book editor–first at ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
2M ago
Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book Author: Ryan T. Higgins Illustrator: Ryan T. Higgins 20 September 2022 Disney Hyperion 48 pages Book description from Goodreads: “In Hey, Bruce!, Bruce the bear experiences … well, whatever readers want him to. Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce’s begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
2M ago
Welcome back to Rob Sanders, the first person we’ve asked to come back for a second interview. He was the first-ever Author Interview when we launched OPB exactly six years ago, and his career has taken off in a way that makes asking him for a follow-up interview a no-brainer. Now, if you want to ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
2M ago
Welcome to Rachel Orr, a longtime literary agent with Prospect Agency. Instead of going with the standard biography here, I’m going to include a few key things she’s said—or others have said about her—that are especially telling. “values her close relationships with authors and believes that nothing feels as good as a fresh, clean line ..read more
Only Picture Books | The Weekly Rumpus of Picture Book Things
3M ago
Welcome to Candy Wellins, a former teacher who has a BA in journalism and an M.Ed. in literacy education. In addition to writing picture books, she’s a full-time Texas mom to “three wonderful children who keep me up-to-date and immersed in children’s literature.” When she’s not reading, writing, or mothering, she loves to: Run Travel ..read more