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Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

Looking at Picture Books

Looking at Picture Books

A Substack publication exploring the art, history, and craft of children's picture books

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  • Ginny Branch
    Ginny BranchFirst to rec

    “Love this Substack by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. It’s so fun to hear them talk about all kinds of picture books (including their own). I love when they do roundups of picture books based on themes (Good Books for Bad Children) or holidays (6 Books for Halloween). They also have great guest interviewees like their friend and collaborator illustrator Shawn Harris (First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn, and Let’s Be Bees). They’re so funny,smart, and have such a great friendship dynamic. Can’t recommend enough!”

    4
  • Kelly P
    Kelly P

    “Always learn something new in this substack by the two reigning kings of picture books.”

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  • YooMi
    YooMi

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