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The best Picture Books newsletters

3 newsletters, ranked by editorial quality and how recently they published. Looking for something more specific? Search instead.

lookingatpicturebooks.com· irregular· Published 5 months ago

A newsletter by picture book creators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen that examines how picture books work through deep dives on individual books, recommendations, and craft discussion. It is currently on pause, with its archive still available.

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theopenspread.com· monthly· Published 17 days ago

A slow, visual blog about sketchbooks, drawing, picture books and creative rhythm by illustrator Ginnie Hsu. Readers get close looks at picture book craft, such as how Roger Duvoisin built contrast into Day and Night, alongside short drawing lessons and seasonal field notes.

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updates.pathfinder.press· irregular· Published 16 days ago

Pathfinder Press is a family-run self-publishing blog from a homeschooling author, sharing guidance on writing and publishing children's books alongside personal stories about its family's books. The posts mix a promotional tone for its creative services and picture books with reflective accounts of homeschool reading practices.

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