Author Analene Go and illustrator Alexis Young’s new book Ninang’s Here! (Kids Can, 2026) is a joyful ode of the power of being truly seen by a loved one.
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Hello Over There! feat. Lauren Soloy and Janie Hao
This beautiful collaboration between two incredible Canadian creators considers what kinds of care animals (including ourselves!) need to thrive. If you are needing a little burst of colour, compassion, and joy, this is the book for you!
Hello Over There! feat. Jen MacGregor and Suharu Ogawa
Mags MacDonald had a farm, and you’ll never guess what was on it!
Debut author Jen MacGregor and illustrator Ogawa discuss the making of their spectacularly goofy picture book, Mags MacDonald had a Jetpack!
Hello Over There! feat. Julia Hune-Brown and Hayley Lowe
When she was young, Poh Poh left her home and everything she knew to travel across the ocean to North America—what they knew as Gold Mountain. The one thing she brought was her sword, but she did not use it to fight. She used it to forge a new life for her family.
Author Julia Hune-Brown and illustrator Hayley Lowe ask each other a creative question in celebration of their new book, Poh Poh’s Sword, based on the remarkable history of Julia’s grandmother, Gar Yin Hune.
Hello Over There! feat. Sarah Howden and Sabina Hahn
This book is brilliant mix of absurdity and beauty. It’s a story about a talking pickle, and also a story about life and death. About purpose and community. About the things we can and can’t control in life. As soon as I’d read this briny wonder, I knew it would be the perfect book to kick of this new series!
Just One Question with Kyo Maclear
Kyo Maclear answers Just One Question about her collaboration with illustrator Julie Morstad and what it means to be ‘a door person.’
Just One Question for Tamla T. Young
Tamla T. Young (she/her) is a mom, educator and writer whose journey blends education, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Raised in North America as a child of the Caribbean diaspora, her stories draw from family, culture, and lived experience, enriched by her love of languages, travel, and the arts.
A Conversation with Risa Hugo, Illustrator of A Summer without Anna
With the launch of A Summer without Anna just over a week away, I’m so excited to share this conversation with my brilliant co-creator, illustrator Risa Hugo.
Just One Question for Alison McGauley
Alison McGauley is the author of Kenzie’s Little Tree, a cozy and comforting story about a young girl’s determination to care for a fragile sapling while also grappling with her mother’s illness.
Just One Question for Jess Hannigan
Jess Hannigan’s debut picture book The Spider in the Well has got it all: gold coins? Check! An entrepreneurial spider? Check! Morally dubious townsfolk? Check, check, check! Join me as I ask Jess just one question about this neon-orange marvel of a book!
10 Questions with Anita Yasuda
Anita Yasuda is the author of Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei A Life In The Mountains, Diwali: A Festival Of Joy, Bollywood Beat, and many other books for young readers. She lives in the rolling hills of Ontario.
7 Wonders of Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s World
Kidlit superstar Debbie Ohi is the author and illustrator of so many incredible books for young readers, including her newest gem, I Want to Read ALL the Books!
A Conversation with Jack Wong
I recently had the honour of speaking with Governor General award-winning author Jack Wong about our experiences writing plant-focused books picture books. We also dove deep into the value of being a beginner, how to choose the right medium and style for each book, and the process of putting together a school visit that feels authentic and compelling.
10 Questions with Sadé Smith
Jamaican-Canadian picture book author Sadé Smith discusses the power of food and story to bring people together and shares a bit about her writing process and journey to publication. She also touches on her love of tacos, the importance of following your own path, and her winning approach to social media promotion.
Team Beatrice and Barb: Jennifer D. Foster, Copy Editor
Three cheers for Jennifer D. Foster, and for copy editors everywhere! Their work ensures the finished book a reader picks up contains the clearest, cleanest, most consistent expression of its author’s words and ideas.
Team Beatrice and Barb: Katie Scott, Editor
The person an author works with most closely throughout the publishing process is their editor. My editor, Katie Scott, isn’t just any editor. She’s the best.
7 Wonders of Jennifer Mook-Sang's World
Jennifer-Mook-Sang is the author of three fantastic books for young readers! Her latest, The Care and Keeping of Grandmas, is available now and would make a fantastic gift for kiddos and grandmas alike!
7 Wonders of Lana Button's World
Lana Button is a born storyteller. Early on, this calling took the form a love of acting. After studying to become an Early Childhood Educator, Lana fell in love with picture books and began writing for children. Today, she is the author of 10 published books for young readers, with 4 more on the way.
7 Wonders of Jaimie Franchi's World
Jaimie Franchi is a Montreal-based writer, editor, gardener, and mother of three. Her picture book text, Melt, was shortlisted for the 2022 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Contest. She is also the founder of Récolte, which produces beautiful accessories using foraged and pressed botanicals.
7 Wonders of Naseem Hrab's World
Naseem Hrab is the author of several picture books including the Ira Crumb series, How to Party Like a Snail and Weekend Dad, a 2020 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist. Naseem is also the author of The Sour Cherry Tree, which won the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People's Literature—Illustrated Books. Her latest book, Otis and Peanut, a graphic novel series about a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, is available now for pre-order.