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Oge Mora was an easy yes for this month’s Creator Spotlight. Why? Because her work has so much life on the page. For example–torn paper, bold color, and people moving through spaces that feel warm and familiar. I’ve taught quite a few books she’s made or illustrated in my Writing Picture Book class, though I’ll …


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Keeping it short again this month and not just because I’m doing so much traveling that many of these posts are being written at the tables in the free breakfast areas of hotel lobbies! Here’s July’s review roundup, built from a handful of spring 2026 picture books that caught my eye (and ear!). If you’ve …


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So I was faculty at the WIFYR (Writing & Illustrating for Young Readers) conference outside Salt Lake City this month, and yes, it’s exactly the kind of experience OPB readers are likely to appreciate. When I’m teaching at an event, I never get as many photos as I want or attend as many sessions as …


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Sometimes the industry itself loses one of its giants. This month, children’s literature said goodbye to Jane Yolen. Jane wrote more than 450 books, won more awards than I could possibly list here, and helped shape generations of readers, writers, and illustrators. Books like Owl Moon, The Devil’s Arithmetic, and so many others have become …


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