Interviews

Kari-Lynn Winters is the author of Best Pirate, the feature book in our September Picture Book Box. This is the third book in the series about Augusta the (dog) pirate. The series has received the Rainforest of Reading Award, a Kirkus Review star (both for Bad Pirate) and a glowing New York Times review (for Good Pirate). Kari-Lynn is from St. Catharines, Ontario. MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): When did you know you wanted to be a writer? Did you have anyone to inspire and encourage you?

Aura Parker is from Sydney, Australia, where she lives with her three children. Her background is in graphic design and illustration. Twig is her first book as both an author and illustrator. An absolutely charming book about a stick bug named Heidi’s first day at Bug School. Unfortunately she blends in so well that no one sees her. Many subjects are touched upon in this book including first day of school anxiety, making friends and overcoming shyness. The illustrations are so charming and detailed; children will find something new every time they open the book.    MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): When did you...

Ashley Spires is the author of The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do, a charming story of friendship, courage and overcoming your fears. It is the feature book in our July 2017 Picture Book Box. Ashley is from our neck of the woods - Ladner, B.C., Canada. It’s petty impressive what Ashley has accomplished in the six years since her first book, Small Saul was published. Four picture books, five graphic novels (Binky the Space Cat series), a long list of awards and honours, plus a number of books she has illustrated for other authors. MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): Do you ever have...

Kyo Maclear is the author of Spork, the feature book in our June 2017 Picture Book Box. New in paperback, Spork won numerous awards when it was published in 2010. A glimpse into the life of a spork – not a fork, not a spoon. Never chosen to be at the table, just where does he fit in? Spork is a clever story about tolerance and individuality. Kyo lives in Toronto and is the mother of two sons and two cats.  MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): When did you know you wanted to be a writer?