About this episode

Elisha Cooper discusses his latest picture book, THE RARE BIRD, in this episode.

In this episode, Caldecott Honor winning artist Elisha Cooper takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, THE RARE BIRD.

People in this episode

Hosts: Travis Jonker, Colby Sharp

Guest: Elisha Cooper

Topics covered

• picture books
• illustration
• Caldecott Honor
• children's literature
• behind the scenes

Keywords

• Elisha Cooper
• THE RARE BIRD
• Caldecott Honor
• picture book
• illustration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE RARE BIRD

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