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Cover Reveal

November 12, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: TOAD ON THE GO by Jashar Awan

Toad on the Go, the sequel to the Geisel Honor-winning Towed by Toad, comes out on June 16, 2026. Today, we have a first look at the cover. But before the big reveal, I wanted to talk with author/illustrator Jashar Awan about how the book was made. Travis: What was the inspiration for Toad on […]

October 9, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: OFF THE WALL by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal

It’s a pleasure to share the cover for Off the Wall, a picture book collaboration between Caldecott Honorees Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal. But before we take a look at the cover, I talked with Molly and Juana about how the book was made. Travis: What was the initial inspiration for OFF THE WALL? Juana […]

February 20, 2025 by Travis Jonker

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A first look at the cover for Emmy Kastner's Arnold Lobel bio, OUTSIDE IN AND THE INSIDE OUT!

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Cover Reveal Q&A: What Are You Waiting For? by Marcy Campbell and Shelley Johannes

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