The Biographical Explosion: Creating the Creators

Not every children’s book creator deserves a picture book about their life.

Does that sound harsh?  Well, it’s Monday. It’s also something I’ve been thinking about.

Without any numbers before me, I get the distinct impression that we’re seeing a marked increase in the range of picture book biographies printed in a given year.  In the past it was usually the same ten individuals, presented in ever-so slightly different ways.  These days we’ve an abundance of riches.  We haven’t hit our peak ye...