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Sophie Blackall
Two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author, here to discuss her new picture book If We Were Dogs and her creative process.
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Nov 21, 2025
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Sophie Blackall, IF WE WERE DOGS
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Sophie Blackall, a two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author, shares delightful insights about her new picture book, If We Were Dogs. She reveals heartwarming inspirations from real-life dogs and discusses how her creative process evolved during her husband's unexpected heart surgery. Sophie reflects on childhood friendships, the importance of picture books for emotional development, and her journey as a writer-illustrator. She also highlights her farm residency, Milkwood, fostering community among children's book creators.
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