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Wrapping up a year of books — 2018
Wrap up a book for a gift that gives more
Reading and books combine to form one of life’s greatest pleasures and one of life’s best avenues for advancement and empowerment.
Giving books gifts much more than simply the words on the page. We may never know just what joy, wisdom or inspiration a reader receives when gifted a book; and, of course, the love of reading is one of the most valuable gifts a parent or teacher can give a child.
Throughout the year, I have been privileged with the opportunity of interviewing many talented authors and illustrators about their picture books. However, these books are but a few of the wonderful picture books that are available for children to read.
Books, books, books
Last December, I presented you with a list of books by authors and illustrators I’d interviewed throughout 2017. In this post, I present a list of books by authors and illustrators I interviewed this year. I hope you will find the list useful when choosing books to gift your young readers. Be sure to read back over last year’s list for additional suggestions.
As with last year’s list, for each author or illustrator I interviewed, I include links to
- the interview on the blog
- the interview in the Author or Illustrator Spotlight
- the creative’s website
- a place where the book may be purchased.
Let’s begin.
Author and Illustrator interviews 2018
Sofia Goodsoul: Interview — Spotlight — Book
Jacqui Halpin: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Andrew King: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Renee Hills: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Anna Jacobson: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Emma Middleton: Guest post — Website — Book
Kathy Hoopmann: Guest post — Website — Book
Jennifer Poulter: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Katrin Dreiling: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Karen Tyrrell: Interview —Website — Book
Sonia Bestulic: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Robbie Cheadle: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern: Interview — Website — Book
Elizabeth Cummings: Interview —Website — Book
Allison Paterson: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Dimity Powell: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Robyn Osborne: Interview — Spotlight — Website — Book
Eighteen other books added to my bookshelves in 2018.
Click on the image for a link to purchasing information and well as information about the book.
:And a Christmas anthology:
I hope this list has helped you decide on some to add to your own collection or gift for another’s collection this Christmas. Enjoy!
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I appreciate your feedback and comments. Please share your thoughts below.
Fabulous compilation. Thanks for putting this together, Norah. Will share.
Have a beautiful holiday season!
Thank you, Sarah. I also wish you a beautiful holiday season. xx
Wow Norah! Your post is a real labour of love – 🙂 A blessed Christmas to you and family and may 2019 bring more creativity your way, and may peace, love and joy be your companions.
Thank you, Susan. Yes, it is a labour of love – a love of books and reading. Thank you for your wishes. I return them to you in good order. What joys they are to spread. Best wishes. xx
A robust line-up of children’s books from your interviews, Norah. Any of these would be welcome under the Christmas tree.
Indeed they would, Charli. I hope children (and adults) all over the world receive a gift of books this holiday season. Best wishes.
A wonderful compilation on of your recommends Norah. 😉
Thank you, Debby. I appreciate your support.
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Terrific lineup of beautiful books, Norah. Thanks for including Turtle Love. Best wishes for end of year festivities and 2019.
Thank you, Renee. It was lovely to have you participate in the Author Spotlight series and to include Turtle Love in this lineup of lovely books. Best wishes to you also for the holiday season and 2019.
Thanks Norah, for including Rainforest Rescue in your magnificent list of recommended children’s books for 2018. Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators featured too … HUGE thanks to Norah for the wonderful service you provide for children, teachers and authors. See you in 2019. Cheers, Karen Tyrrell
It’s my pleasure to interview you and include your empowering books for girls in the lineup, Karen. I love books and believe that a love of books is one of the most empowering gifts we can give to children. I’m happy to do whatever I can to promote that. I look forward to collaborating with you again in 2019. Best wishes, Norah.
What a list! I wish I was organized enough to do this at the end of the year. I’m impressed with you and your authors!
Thanks, Jacqui. I’m pleased you enjoyed the list. I do enjoy sharing the work of authors and illustrators when I can. 🙂
I definitely found some titles in this list that will make it to my shelves. Even though I teach math I like to have picture books available to the students. Who knew about Ada Lovelace? It was very cool to see authors I “know” from your interviews throughout the year. Thank you for the gift of this list Norah!
I’m pleased you find the list useful, D. I love the story of Ada Lovelace. As a primary teacher, I taught all subjects, including maths, and used picture books to support our work as often as possible. There’s nothing like a story to help develop understanding.
Me too! 🙂
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Thank you, Norah, for sharing all these amazing books and authors throughout the year. I am delighted to be featured in such wonderful company.
Thank you for being a part of my author and illustrator interview series, Robbie. It was a pleasure to interview you about your beautiful books and their unique illustrations.
Chuffed as Christmas monkeys to be included in this awesome round up of truly superb books. Thank you Norah for all that you are and all that you do to promote literacy and the love of reading in kids. It is truly medal-worthy. Happy Christmas! Dimity
Thank you, Dimity. I am honoured to interview so many talented authors and illustrators. Promoting literacy and great books for children is the least I can contribute towards a positive future for all of us. It is always a pleasure to share precious literacy moments with you, Dimity. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas season. I look forward to further collaborations in 2019.