Angeline Jellybean Q&A discussion

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How do you decide a concept is good for a children's picture book?

That is a very good question. Truthfully, I never really know if something is going to sell, or even if it's going to work as a picture book at all. I think about the kinds of things I liked when I was kid and the kinds of books I see on the shelves today. I ask myself: "Can this be enjoyed as much as the books in the bookstore?" and I like to look at the current trends and put my own spin on them. I also think that my training in early literacy has helped me identify some characteristics of good books, and if nothing else I can at least strive to include some of those characteristics in my own books.