It had been months since she’d handed over the keys to the mansion. She often dreamt of it: wind blowing through its broken windowpanes, mysterious water in the basement, all the ghostly memories of happier times. But she knew she had to go.
Read moreConversations: Michelle Ross with Jamie Thome
Last fall, we spoke with Michelle Ross, who is the Fiction Editor at Atticus Review.
Read moredreamscape by Jamie Lou Thome
“Just before the moment of death, a woman dreams”
Read moreHaunted, Cursed, or Possessed? By Gillian King-Cargile, Erika Valenciana & Mary Baker
Some bodily changes are a natural part of aging. Other changes might mean that your body is trying to tell you something. Here’s a fun and informative quiz to help you help yourself!
Read moreRevisiting Johnny by Margot McMahon • Margot McMahon & Kenneth Gerleve
John lightly held the reins with his left hand while Betsy snuggled under his right arm. They were worn ragged after losing Johnny.
Read moreHazel by Alison Aldrich • Linda Scholly
Dark and windowless, the closet still felt comforting, tucked away on the third floor, so well obscured that Hazel had barely found it herself.
Read moreThe Wheel of Misfortune by Kenneth Gerleve • Linda Scholly & Kenneth Gerleve
It began when a tiny sputtering stream of water rained down on Kevin O’Donnell’s forkful of au gratin potatoes as he lifted them towards his mouth.
Read moreA Little Getaway by Howard Simmons • Lisa Barcy
“This wallpaper is almost psychedelic,” Rian said, running his hand along the pattern. Up close, the image was beautiful, but strange. “It looks like eyes.”
Read moreIn the Shade of a Houseplant by Landis Blair • Mary Sweeney as Horror Floral
It was always the same spot. The exact same spot. First it was a money plant. Then a bird of paradise several weeks later. Then an aloe which was quickly followed by a schefflera.
Read moreConversations: Maria Pisano with Jamie Thome
For this ABH Conversation, Jamie Lou Thome talked with international book artist and curator Maria Pisano.
Read moreConversations: Martha Meyer with Jamie Thome
The Blueberry Awards, including the 25 honor Books and the Blueberry Changemaker Books, are given to children’s books for 3 - 10 year olds in a certain year that help kids love nature and act on its behalf.
Read moreConversations: Jessi Zabarski with Greg Baldino
I first encountered Jessi Zabarsky's work when she tabled at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo many years ago. I WANT TO EAT EVERYTHING said the cover, above a cartoon bunny flung over a pile of fruits and vegetables and pastries and--I had to buy it.
Read moreConversations: The Fan Brothers with Brian Wilson
As a children’s librarian who loves discovering exciting and cinematic picture books, I am a major fan of the brilliant Terry and Eric Fan (aka The Fan Brothers), who live in Toronto, Canada.
Read moreABH Conversations Ep 42 Brandon Graham
For this ABH Conversation, Jamie Lou Thome talked with Brandon Graham about writing, making art, raising children, and life in general.
Read moreABH Tutorials: Marbling Paper with Sarah Noreen
In this ABH Tutorial, Sarah Noreen demonstrates how to marble paper.
Read moreConversations: Brian Wilson with Jarrett Dapier
I have worked as a Children’s Librarian at the Evanston Public Library now for nearly 20 years. I find many aspects of my job rewarding, and one of the things I most enjoy is discovering great new picture books. I also love discussing picture books with patrons and co-workers.
Read moreEp. 32: Betsy Bird
On November 19th, 2020, we spoke with writer and librarian Betsy Bird! Ms. Bird was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, which is a town that's not too big, not too small, not too fast, and not too slow.
Read moreEp. 31: Toya Wolfe
On November 12th, we spoke with writer Toya Wolfe! Toya Wolfe was born and raised in the (now demolished) Robert Taylor Homes on Chicago’s South Side. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago with a Dwight W. Follett Merit Award.
Read moreEp. 30: Trish Shepard
On November 5th, 2020, we spoke with the ever intrepid artist and bookmobile proprietor Trish Shepard! Ms. Shepard began to make handmade paper at Seastone Papers, on Martha’s Vineyard in the late 1990’s.
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