MINA Live: An Interview With Matthew Forsythe

There. Isn’t that lovely? If you’re anything like me, you may have seen Matthew Forsythe’s picture book Pokko and the Drum and become, instantaneously, a Forsythian (not a word but, still, copyright me). His style is entirely unique. It incorporates the subtle humor of, say, a Jon Klassen but with a distinct increase in luminous landscapes and, quite frankly, more expressive facial expressions. When you pick up a Forsythe, you’re instantly engaged in a picture book that taps into classic pic...