# book author illustrator (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book author illustrator. Page: Feed: --- ## [272 Julia Mills, Kidlit Author/Illustrator and Art Teacher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/272-Julia-Mills--Kidlit-AuthorIllustrator-and-Art-Teacher-e3dsm98) _2026-08-16 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! Today, my guest is Julia Mills, an NJ-based author/illustrator and art teacher. More about Julia: Julia Mills is the award-winning author/illustrator of I AM STUCK and ROBINSON’S NEW THING (Harper Kids/Clarion). She is also a public school art teacher which means she has paint on her hands 99% of the time. Julia likes to write stories that deal with big emotions while still having… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/114235112/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F3bbe0e3e-5416-035d-f143-5f6221ce61ad.mp3) ## [271 Brittany Nearhoof, Art Teacher and Artist](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/271-Brittany-Nearhoof--Art-Teacher-and-Artist-e3dsiuf) _2026-08-02 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi everyone! My guest today is Brittany Nearhoof, a Georgia art teacher and artist. Here is more about Brittany: Brittany Nearhoof has been teaching art in coastal Georgia since 2008 and currently teaches high school art for Bryan County Schools. She was named District Teacher of the Year and selected as a Top 10 Finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year in 2024, bringing a deep awareness of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/114231695/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2Fd8da7013-d0a7-3554-852a-cda9e976d8e9.mp3) ## [270 Rachel Rizzuto, Author & Illustrator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/270-Rachel-Rizzuto--Author--Illustrator-e3ckdb3) _2026-07-19 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! My guest on this episode is Rachel Rizzuto, kidlit author and illustrator. Rachel's work makes me laugh in a good way! I'm so glad she agreed to be a guest. Here's more about Rachel: Rachel Rizzuto is an author-illustrator using character-driven storytelling to provide touchstones for anxious and inquisitive children. She's been a Chicago stage actor, a dolphin show narrator, a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/112915235/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-20%2Fb01b8dbc-1c93-33c2-291d-0cc74f0dfc3f.mp3) ## [269 Katie Mazeika, author and illustrator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/269-Katie-Mazeika--author-and-illustrator-e36vbrs) _2026-07-05 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie, Mazeika, author Maybe Just Ask Me! published by S&S/Beach Lane Books. Here is more about Katie: Katie Mazeika is an award-winning author and illustrator who can’t imagine a better job than making books. She loves creating stories based on real people and events. Katie is passionate about highlighting disabled voices in her work. Katie is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/106982716/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-17%2F77564a79-97d8-5ade-9c61-0199690a7071.mp3) ## [268 Tonnye Fletcher, Author](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/268-Tonnye-Fletcher--Author-e36li4u) _2026-06-21 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! I interviewed Tonnye Fletcher, kidlit author and K-2 elementary music teacher, today. Here is more about Tonnye: Tonnye Fletcher is a K-2 music teacher, an author, an educational speaker, and an officer for her local reading council. She is the author of MUSIC PLANTS HOPE due out Spring 2026 from Reycraft Publishing. Visit Tonnye's site: tonnyefletcher.com/ Thanks for listening! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/106661470/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-9%2F968c157d-7bef-3554-b424-56def9479a5a.mp3) ## [267 Colleen Kong-Savage, Author/Illustrator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/267-Colleen-Kong-Savage--AuthorIllustrator-e36cb8k) _2026-06-07 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! My guest today was Colleen Kong-Savage, kidlit author and illustrator, and teacher. Here is more about Colleen: Colleen Kong Savage is Write-handed artist with a penchant for paper. Debut author-illustrator of PIANO WANTS TO PLAY and illustrator of Fortune Cookies for Everyone. She is also a teaching artist! Check out Colleen's website: https://ckongsavage.com/ Colleen's Instagram:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/106359508/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-2%2F5a1999cc-1f0d-a12e-b41c-f479aad9ebd4.mp3) ## [266 London Ladd, Illustrator and Educator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/266-London-Ladd--Illustrator-and-Educator-e36bsag) _2026-05-24 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone, Melquea Smith and I interviewed award-winning illustrator, London Ladd! Here is more about London: London Ladd is an award-winning illustrator who uses a unique mixed media approach, combining cut paper textured with acrylic paint, tissue paper, and colored pencil to bring his diverse subjects to life. London is the illustrator of such noted books as You So Black and The Gathering… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/106344208/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-2%2Fbe5f8f2b-09ab-092c-5f35-282b7d5b8898.mp3) ## [265 Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Author and Illustrator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/265-Adriana-Hernndez-Bergstrom--Author-and-Illustrator-e366oga) _2026-05-10 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! Today my guest is Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, kidlit author and illustrator. She is is a Cuban-American artist and children’s book author-illustrator. She loves languages and literacy and is the author-illustrator of ABUELITA AND I MAKE FLAN (Charlesbridge, 2022), TUMBLE (Scholastic, 2023) and COUNTDOWN FOR NOCHEBUENA (Little, Brown, 2023). Visit her site: https://adriprints.com/… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/106176458/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-29%2F4fe421fa-2ef1-2ceb-3756-af2e3fca9557.mp3) ## [264 Kristy Acevedo, Author](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/264-Kristy-Acevedo--Author-e35osbk) _2026-04-26 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! I interviewed Kristy Acevedo, YA author, and english teacher. Here is more about Kristy: Kristy Acevedo loves to write stories that make people think and give people hope. She is a public high school English teacher, gardener, and Star Trek fan. When she was a child, her “big sister” from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program fostered her love of books by bringing her to the public… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/105721652/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-19%2F140dca05-6b27-5a27-5f14-a7ecbe23843f.mp3) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/32xuzA5GzLbv) _2026-04-26 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [263 David McMullins & Robb Hillman, Financial Planning for Creative Freedom](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmillerillustration/episodes/263-David-McMullins--Robb-Hillman--Financial-Planning-for-Creative-Freedom-e35gch6) _2026-04-12 · Nancy Miller · My Creative Life for Artists and Creators_ Hi Everyone! Today my guests are David McMullins & Robb Hillman and we discuss financial planning in order to have a more creative life. Here is more about David and Robb: David McMullin and Robb Hillman have been together for 32 years, pursuing a life that mixes art, travel, and financial freedom. David is a former youth librarian and the author of FREE TO BE FABULOUS and ROCK ’N’ ROLL BABY. Robb… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/312cac0/podcast/play/105443302/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-13%2Fc2e5e6cd-d990-12dd-47aa-0826ff2faf18.mp3)