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New Books in Children's Literature

New Books in Children's Literature

By: New Books Network
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 Interviews with authors of children's literature about their new booksNew Books Network Art Literary History & Criticism Literature & Fiction
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  • Penny Parker Klostermann, "The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and her Arachnid World War II Army" (Astra, 2025)

    Penny Parker Klostermann, "The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and her Arachnid World War II Army" (Astra, 2025)
    May 12 2025
    In our candid and splendid interview, Penny Parker Klostermann introduces her new nonfiction picture book Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid WWII Army (Astra/Calkins Creek, 2025), illustrated by Anne Lambelet, which launched just a few days ago! We also talk about her recent Martian escapade, Merry Christmas, Dear Mars illustrated by Estrela Lourenço (Godwin Books, 2024) and There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight" illustrated by Ben Mantle (Random House, 2015)). Penny shares her journey to traditional publishing, starting with her love of writing stories as a child and later realizing as a teacher, that she might have what it takes to became a published author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Marissa Valdez, "Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear" (Roaring Brook, 2025)

    Marissa Valdez, "Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear" (Roaring Brook, 2025)
    May 2 2025
    Marissa Valdez is a #1 New York Times best-selling children’s book author and illustrator. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Candlewick, Hachette, Macmillan, and Highlights Magazine for Children. In our interview we celebrate her new picture book Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear (Roaring Brook Press, 2025), which she both authored and illustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Michael Parkin, "Wrong Time Rooster" (Flying Eye Books, 2025)

    Michael Parkin, "Wrong Time Rooster" (Flying Eye Books, 2025)
    Apr 25 2025
    Michael Parkin is an international illustrator, working with the New York Times, the New Yorke, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others. Several years ago he decided to follow his passion for picture books, and is now celebrating publication of his endearing, kid-centric debut picture book, Wrong Time Rooster (which he both wrote and illustrated), which was just published by Flying Eye Books (Feb., 2025) in the UK. Michael talks about his career in art and illustration, his collaboration with Flying Eye Books (Michael has two more books in the works) and shares advice with aspiring creatives ("Keep a notebook for nighttime ideas near your bed, you will forget your grand idea by the morning"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins

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