The Illustration Department Podcast
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Jessica Saint Jean
October 27, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to literary agent at Root Literary, Jessica Saint Jean about what comparison titles are, and whether they have value; what else you should have ready to submit, when an agent shows interest; how children’s book…
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Gris Grimly
October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, writer, and filmmaker, Gris Grimly about how cancelled or postponed projects can be positive, even magical, steps forward; how making art helps process trauma; how creatives can avoid…
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From the Archive: Sara Frazetta
October 13, 2026 · 57 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to Sara Frazetta, co-founder of Frazetta Girls, and granddaughter of Frank Frazetta, about her relationship with her grandpa; who Frazetta influenced, and who influenced him; what illustrators today can learn from…
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Marcos Chin
October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and educator, Marcos Chin about the one lesson he hopes all students of illustration take to heart; how illustrators can “keep the demons of jealousy away”; why asking “what is it like to be me” is…
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Angie Kang
September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and writer, Angie Kang about how winning a major award can affect one’s relationship with their creative process; what Angie’s bad (and good) art days look like; how…
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Anjali Singh
September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to literary agent and founder of The Anjali Singh Agency, Anjali Singh about how she brought Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel, Persepolis, to the U.S.; what common, subjective excuse is given for many rejections in…
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From the Archive: Roz Chast
September 15, 2026 · 41 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to Roz Chast, long-time cartoonist for The New Yorker, about the early days of her career; how she works through anxiety and artist’s block; what women cartoonists throughout history have meant to her; and…
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Brett Helquist
September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, Brett Helquist about how challenging it can be for illustrators to make time to make art; how he approaches character design; what artists need on their creative journeys; and more. To learn more…
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Shawn Harris
September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and writer, Shawn Harris about the difference between detail and specificity in an illustration; what a picture book can be about (hint: literally everything); how…
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Sterling Hundley
August 25, 2026 · 46 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, educator, and creative investigator, Sterling Hundley about why it’s challenging for artists to find a “voice”; why it’s important to stay present—especially for creative and depressive types; why…
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From the Archive: Michael Dante DiMartino
August 18, 2026 · 58 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to writer, producer, and co-creator of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Michael Dante DiMartino, about the challenges he faced in self-publishing his young adult novel, Both Here…
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Catarina Sobral
August 11, 2026 · 45 minGiuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, author, and educator, Catarina Sobral about how she uses color to keep her illustrations in balance; what people misunderstand about the picture book as an art form; why moments of…

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