About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author, Matthew Cordell, about why it took some persuading for Matthew to embark on a career in children’s books; why he was thinking about his father on the night of his Caldecott acceptance speech; why it’s okay if your illustrations are a little rough around the edges; and more. To learn more about Matthew, visit matthewcordell.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Ian Falconer , William Steig , Arnold Lobel , Jules Feiifer , James Marshall , Quentin Blake , Bernard Waber , Cátia Chien , Don Tate , Beatrice Alemagna , Lilian Hoban , and Garth Williams If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.