This circle is a path through special times... Book birthdays are always special times, but this one feels like it has been a long while in the making. The idea for Around the Circle sprang from a wordless fabric book I made for my children when they were very young. Each page introduced the colours… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Around the Circle!
What a thrill for me to have an opportunity to chat with illustrator Yas Imamura about our new book The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)! Yas Imamura is an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, working primarily in gouache and watercolour. She is best known for her work in children’s publishing, including… Continue reading A Conversation with Yas Imamura
It's rare to have a chance to speak at length about a book, so this interview with Story Monsters Ink Magazine was a real treat! While picture books need to be able stand on their own, without further explanation, sometimes it's helpful to share the story behind the story, or talk about my intentions as… Continue reading Interview with Story Monsters Ink
Risa Hugo is a Canadian/Japanese illustrator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She spent most of her childhood living between Canada and Japan. Risa currently lives on a small farm located in Southern interior of BC with her husband and three sons. I am absolutely delighted that Risa… Continue reading A Conversation with Risa Hugo
My first Christmas picture book is coming, and I am as excited as…well…a kid at Christmas! The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t was inspired by my memories of the ice storm of 2013. The story has slowly been taking shape since then and I am thrilled that it has found a home with Beaming Books. Editor… Continue reading Coming Soon: The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
Laura Alary 