BookHuddle with Readgab
Welcome to Book Huddle with Readgab where you get to hear from authors of children's books and others having to do with children's literacy. We chat not only about what inspired these amazing authors, but also time relevant themes in their books and how kids can benefit from these themes. Each guest also recommends one of their favorite children's books at the end of the episode so you will constantly be building a wonderful list of books for the kids in your life.
BookHuddle with Readgab
88: The Power of Curiosity - Picture Book Author and Illustrator Interview Matthew Cordell
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Caldecott Award Winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell talks about the importance of curiosity and how this trait features in his newest picture book, 102. I was so surprised to discover that the brilliantly illustrated picture book was drawn with a multi-color pen. Learn more about this fascinating creator in today's interview.
Find Matthew Cordell
https://www.matthewcordell.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cordell_matthew/
https://www.facebook.com/cordellmatthew
102 by Matthew Cordell https://www.amazon.com/102-Matthew-Cordell/dp/0316580953/
A Potion a Powder and a Little Bit of Magic or Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm a Story Out of Order by Philip Stead https://www.amazon.com/Potion-Powder-Little-Bit-Magic/dp/0823458091/
Chapters
00:00 Meet picture book author and illustrator Matthew Cordell
05:21 What is the picture book, 102 by Matthew Cordell, about ?
09:30 How Matthew Cordell created the story and pictures for 102
15:28 How Matthew goes about writing the text for his picture books?
18:19 The multi-colored pen Matthew used to illustrate 102
29:28 Believe the Unbelievable - how to help kids do this
32:35 What is next for author and illustrator Matthew Cordell
34:20 Matthew’s book recommendation