The Power of Picture Books




Scholastic Reads show

Summary: <p class="p1">Scholastic editor Liza Baker joins us to talk about Scholastic's new awareness campaign, “<a href="http://storystartshere.scholastic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Story Starts Here</a>,” which emphasizes the importance of reading to children from day one. Plus, <a href="http://www.stephensavage.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stephen Savage</a> (<em>Where’s Walrus and Penguin?</em>) joins us to discuss his work as an award-winning picture book author and illustrator.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Liza Baker, VP/Executive Editorial Director for Cartwheel and Orchard Books at Scholastic</li> <li>Stephen Savage, author/illustrator </li> </ul><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan</li> <li>Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer</li> </ul>