S.K. Wenger joins us today to share the inspiration behind CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR! set to release on October 1, 2021, from Albert Whitman. Read on to learn how S.K. took this seed of an idea and grew it into the humourous, barnyard tale of evolution it is today. Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR! Thank you so much for having me, Andrew! I always enjoy learning about the books you feature and the a

I am thrilled to welcome Nancy Tupper Ling to The Backstory today to share all about her new poetry anthology, FOR EVERY LITTLE THING (Eerdmans Publishing, 2021) coauthored by June Cotner and with illustrations by Helen Cann. This beautiful book about sharing gratitude and appreciating the small things in life releases on September 21, 2021. Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind FOR EVERY LITTLE THING. First off, please tell

Charlotte Offsay joins the backstory today to share the inspiration behind two of her picture books. Learn all about where the ideas for THE BIG BEACH CLEANUP and HOW TO RETURN A MONSTER came from and get the scoop on her upcoming release, A GRANDMA'S MAGIC. Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind not one, but two of your books. Thank you Andrew for having me on your blog, I am excited to be here! Let’s get started with your r

Today we welcome Jenna Waldman to The Backstory to share the inspiration behind SHARKBOT SHALOM and LARRY'S LATKES. Keep reading to find out where Jenna derives her inspiration, her must have's for her workspace, and how making up songs led to the idea for one of her stories. And be sure to read until the end to get in on one of her two giveaways. Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspiration behind not one, but two of your books. Thank you

Author-illustrator Emma Reynolds joins The Backstory today to fill us in on her debut picture book, AMARA AND THE BATS. Keep reading to learn all about Emma's inspiration for this beautiful piece and how she is continuing the conversation about bat conservation. And illustrators you do not want to miss out on Emma's generous giveaway of a 1/2 hour Zoom call. Read until the end to learn how to enter. Welcome to The Backstory and thank you for joining us and sharing the inspira