Curious about the stories behind your favorite children’s books? Conversations in Children’s Literature offers an engaging new series where prominent authors, illustrators, and editors share insights into their creative processes. This insightful series delves into the philosophies and artistic journeys that shape children’s literature today, with episodes premiering biannually on YouTube.
Episode One: Nina Crews
Nina Crews, the daughter of acclaimed authors Donald Crews, known for books like Freight Train and Ten Black Dots, and Ann Jonas (Crews), creator of The Quilt and Color Dance, continues her family’s legacy in children’s literature.
Nina’s debut book, One Hot Summer Day, was released in 1995 and has been followed by a series of impactful works such as I’m Not Small, Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm’s Fight for Change, The Neighborhood Mother Goose, Seeing Into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright, and Below. Her distinguished work has earned accolades from organizations like the ALA Notable Committee, the Black Caucus of the ALA, The Horn Book, Junior Library Guild, NCTE, CCBC, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and Bank Street College of Education.
Episode Two: Steve Teare
Illustrator Steve Teare enters the children’s literature scene with his debut picture book, Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek, penned by Stephen Barr. Residing in Northwest Philadelphia, Teare’s artistic talents have been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, The Believer, The Nib, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and VICE. His work was honored with the 2024 Silver Award at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators‘ Winter Conference.
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