112 - What We Love About Deborah Underwood's Books

Our book discussion continues today with Deborah Underwood's books! Get your TBR list out and start writing down Deborah Underwood's books we chat about in this episode. They are a masterclass in figuring out the heart of the story—no matter the theme, genre, tone, or style. We think you're going to love her books as much as we do!

Books mentioned in this episode: 

• The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood & Renata Liwska
• Ducks! by Deborah Underwood and T.L. McBeth
• Ogilvy by Deborah Underwood and T.L. McBeth
• Bearnard's Book by Deborah Underwood and Misa Saburi
• Bearnard Writes a Book by Deborah Underwood and Misa Saburi
• Tiny Garden by Deborah Underwood and Jax Chow
• The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by Deborah Underwood and LeUyen Pham
• The Panda Problem by Deborah Underwood and Hannah Marks
• Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby
• Good Night, Baddies by Deborah Underwood and Juli Kangas
• Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood and Meg Hunt
• Fairy Tale Fixers by Deborah Underwood and Jorge Lacera

Special shout-out to Renata Liwska, T.L. McBeth, Jax Chow, Misa Saburi, Cindy Derby, Juli Kangas, Meg Hunt, and LeUyen Pham for bringing life to Deborah Underwood's books. 

Don't miss Deborah's amazing insights and tips for finding your own writing pearls at Picture Book Summit on October 3, 2026: 

Free Diving: Following Your Ideas Below the Surface

A picture book writer descends deep into sometimes-murky water, then, with luck, brings back a pearl: something that will resonate strongly with kids (and often with adults, too). New York Times Bestselling author Deborah Underwood will talk about using curiosity and emotion to dive for ideas and to figure out what form those ideas want to take. Plus, she'll share tips for polishing your story to give it the best chance of connecting with readers.

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