Hello Picture Book Lovers, I’m coming to you with a HUGE – and I do mean HUGE – apology this morning. I woke up to an email from a writer named Robin Follette, who was kind enough to visit The Depot. It seems that when she tried to “right-click” to open something in a new window, she received an accusatory message. Robin, I’m so sorry! I also apologize to anyone else that has ever received this message. That’s what happens when you try to be your own webmaster. I was just learning word press a couple of years ago, and installed a bunch of plug-ins as I was building...

Hey Picture Book Lovers, Start your year right. Take the 12X12 Picture Book Challenge. Read on to learn when, where and how.

Hello Picture Book Lovers, A gift for you: Words to ponder… “Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” –Oren Arnold Here’s wishing you a warm and loving holiday season with your families. Keep reading those picture books! Best wishes, Rita Lorraine

Want to see the inside of an author/illustrator’s workshop? Don’t miss this Walter Wick video! You’ll see how he comes up with his famous puzzle books, and you might just be inspired.