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Cover Reveal

February 12, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: PICADILLO FOR PAULINA by Ruth Behar & Gabriel Frye-Behar, Erika Rodriguez Medina

A first look at the cover for PICADILLO FOR PAULINA.

December 10, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Cover Reveal Q&A: LILY-MAY’S JOYFUL DAY by John Schu & Holly Hatam

An interview with John Schu and Holly Hatam, and a cover reveal for their upcoming book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY.

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 […]

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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 […]

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