Working on the follow-up to TARO GOMI’S BIG BOOK OF WORDS: TARO GOMI’S BIG BOOK OF VERBS. One of the aspects of editing books from all over the world is the chance to “travel” as I immerse myself in the culture & beauty of the work. Today, I’m in Japan, one of my favorite places.

If you listened to my The Illustration Department podcast episode this week & want to learn more about my list & sensibility, check out my Illustrators interview. You'll find a broad range of 'kid-friendly' projects & see how dynamic & expansive that definition can be!

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A window into the inspiration for this Fall’s MERRY CHRISTMAS, ZOO by Lisa Eickholdt, Ph.D. & Lola Schaefer, illustrated by Laura Watkins, plus tips for authors embarking on a non-fiction picture book. (’Twas such a fun book to edit!) cc: Chronicle Kids Chronicle Books

Episode 253 of the #IDPodcast —with Naomi Kirsten, Senior Editor at Chronicle Books—will be available on April 16!

Naomi talks about creating children’s books with a “felt sense”; what role “the market” plays in her acquisition process; and more.

Here’s a preview…

Episode 253 of the #IDPodcast —with Naomi Kirsten (Naomi Kirsten), Senior Editor at Chronicle Books—is now available!

Naomi talks about creating children’s books with a “felt sense”; what role “the market” plays in her acquisition process; and more.

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Thank you, Kathy Temean, for your lovely post and giveaway for FINDING GRATEFUL, illustrated by the very talented Faith Pray. Many thanks to Naomi Kirsten and Chronicle Kids for steering this book into the world! 💙💙💙

Getting ready to present for SCBWI Hawaii: “Centering Heart in Picture Books.” I’ll be sharing key insights from picture books I’ve edited at Chronicle Books. I’ll share how mining emotions & experience can result in a project that really resonates. Spoiler alert: We’ll go deep!

Join SCBWI Hawaii and Naomi Kirsten This Sunday for Centering 'Heart' in Picture Books!

THE BOOK THAT CAN READ YOUR MIND by Marianna is on the shortlist for Barnes & Noble's 'Children's and YA Awards.' What an honor! Congratulations to our team at Chronicle Books, Debbie Bibo Agency & Marianna who is such an exceptional picture book creator!🪄📚

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Love this! So thrilled for you, Richard Ho and 🌷琳 Lynn Scurfield🌷! Those gold stickers are right at home on your luminous book.✨

THE BOOK THAT CAN READ YOUR MIND by Marianna is out today. That’s right: This book WILL read your mind. Every. Single. Time. Experience the magic.🪄📖

Now showing: Lady Rabbit and her magnificent magic show!🪄

The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna is a magical one, & can do just as the title says! You choose a character in the audience & she will guess which one!🐰

Try it for yourself👇
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Happy Spring to all! Thanks Chronicle Kids ! Loved working on this book with Naomi Kirsten and Marc Boutavant ! 🦊🐻🐿️🐰🐝

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Happy pub day to Karen Jameson and Marc Boutavant! WAKE UP, WOODLANDS is out today—it will be joined by French, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, and Catalan editions. Lyrical, lush, and gorgeous, this is a must-have celebration of Spring! Loved working on this book!🌸📚

Join me for a virtual SCBWI Hawaii presentation where I'll be exploring how writing and illustrating “from the heart” can be key to your picture book's success. Register now, and see you on Zoom! (Adorable illustration by Druscilla Santiago.) 💜📕

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Early-morning galley review of E-I-UFO by Zach von Zonk and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud. Old MacDonald! Martians! Space! I can’t wait for this hilarious picture book to greet the world (Spring 2025!). 🛸 📚

RICHARD MCGUIRE’S PLAYING CARDS (Chronicle Books) is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for playing card enthusiasts. Loved working on this card set with Richard. Each suit tells a story: ❤️/love, ♠️/work, ♦️/money, ♣️/war. A one-of-a-kind deck that packs a compelling narrative!

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Marianna is an American Booksellers Association March/April Kids' Indie Next Pick! Experience the magic. It really WILL read your mind! Out March 12 from Chronicle Books.🪄📖✨ rb.gy/mgd8ti

So pleased about this starred review! ⭐️ What a joy it was to work with you, Naomi Kirsten, #FaithPray , and the Chronicle Kids team!