In the Picture
In the Picture
Podcast Description
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
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The show delves into themes such as the collaboration between illustrators and authors, the artistic decision-making in book design, and the impact of visual storytelling in children's literature, with episodes featuring discussions about specific projects like Quiet is Strength and Laxmi's Mooch, highlighting the creative journeys and challenges faced by professionals.
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
In which we talk about how a book by Kate Di Camillo changedthe trajectory of her life, how her high school art teacher connected her with SCBWI and her critique group, her work process, how the MC of her next picture book, Elaine, started off as a stream of consciousness for her morning pages, how the Bologna Book Festival was an inspiration, the advice she finds herself giving over and over again to mentees, yupo paper and so much more.
To learn more about me and my work, go to jyotirajangopal.com
You can follow me on:
Instagram @jyotirgopal
Blue Sky @jyotigopal.bsky.social
To learn more about Anden and her work go to andenwilder.com and follow her on Instagram @andenwilderillustration
Anden’s books:
Scamp (Little Brown, 2025)
Tulip’s Mess (Knopf, 2025)
Elaine ( Knopf coming Oct. 2026)
Books mentioned:
Sing a Song of Popcorn by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
The Lost Christmas Gift by Andrew Beckham (Princeton Architectural Press)
Women of Abstract Expressionism (YaleUniversity Press)
The paper Anden uses– yupo paper. Syntheticpaper made from 100% polypropylene, known for its smooth, bright white, andnon-absorbent surface that is waterproof and durable.
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