We Talk to a Caldecott Winner

A cheerful red cartoon bunny holds up the award-winning picture book Watercress by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin, glowing with pride against a colorful, dreamy background.
Caldecott medalist Jason Chin joins Jake Parker and Lee White to discuss life as an award-winning illustrator, the mentorship that shaped his journey, and his dedication to making art that matters to kids and himself.
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