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About Mel Rosenberg
Dr. Mel Rosenberg is a children's book author and cofounder of www.Ourboox.com, a website and platform for creating interactive picture books. Mel's debut picture book in North America, EMILY SAW A DOOR, will be published by Penguin Random House in February, 2026 and is available for pre-order. He is represented by the Liza Royce Literary Agency.
Dr. Mel Rosenberg is a children's book author and cofounder of www.Ourboox.com, a website and platform for creating interactive picture books. Mel's debut picture book in North America, EMILY SAW A DOOR, will be published by Penguin Random House in February, 2026 and is available for pre-order. He is represented by the Liza Royce Literary Agency.
NBN Episodes hosted by Mel:
June 13, 2026
An Interview with Rachel Orr
Rachel Orr is celebrating her nineteenth year at Prospect Agency, where she represents both authors and illustrators in projects ranging from board bo…
June 4, 2026
Using Nursery Rhymes with Today’s Kids
In this illuminating conversation with librarian-author Mary R. Lanni, we celebrate her brand new book, Using Nursery Rhymes with Today’s Kids: Their …
May 23, 2026
An Interview with Senior Literary Agent Stephen Fraser
Stephen Fraser is senior literary agent with The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency, after having worked as an editor for over 25 years before becomin…
May 5, 2026
A Sea of Lemon Trees
In my very special interview with children's author María Dolores Águila we discuss her multi-award winning new middle grade book, A Sea of Lemon Tree…
May 2, 2026
Rock 'N' Roll, Baby!
How great to interview an author who writes splendid music-oriented children's books! In this episode, I was fortunate to interview Author (and I shou…
April 11, 2026
Walking Each Other Home
It's not every day that I get to interview an author (John Masiulionis) who has written a picture book entitled Walking Each Other Home – Zachary’s M…
April 4, 2026
Books Good Enough for You
Interview with Nancy Hudgins, author of children's book Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom (Abrams Books for Young Reader…
February 18, 2026
Crouton
Today we host the wonderfully talented award-winning author-illustrator Kristine A. Lombardi and celebrate her enchanting and funny brand new book, Cr…
February 13, 2026
The Museum of Lost and Found
Leila Sales wears many hats. She is the author of eight critically acclaimed novels for children and young adults, including This Song Will Save Your …
February 8, 2026
Emily Saw A Door
Michelle Knudsen, celebrated author of over fifty children's books (and a personal favorite) agreed to interview Mel Rosenberg on the eve of publicati…
January 17, 2026
Hazel and Mabel
In this, our second interview, I talk to Melissa Stoller about her new book Hazel and Mabel: Two Hearts Apart, Anita Bagdi (Illustrator), published by…
December 21, 2025
Carole King
Jane Eisner is a widely published journalist who held leadership positions at the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Forward. She is the author of Taking B…
December 10, 2025
Hank's Change of Heart
In this, our second interview with children's author Cindy Williams Schrauben, we celebrate her new book, Hank's Change of Heart (The Little Press, 20…
December 5, 2025
Limelight
A wonderful interview with children's author, poet and teacher of everything lyrical and rhyming, Renée LaTulippe, to celebrate her brand new book, Li…
December 3, 2025
Jennifer Conrad on Teaching Through Picture Book Appreciation
I have never spoken to anyone like Jennifer Conrad who teaches literature to her senior high school students through picture book appreciation. In our…
December 2, 2025
The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last
In my interview with Jimmy Wales, father of Wikipedia, we celebrate his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last …
November 8, 2025
Life (As We Know It)
Ziggy Hanaor is the director of Cicada Books, a boutique children’s publishing company. She has also written nine books including Fly Flies, Alex and…
November 6, 2025
You Can't Tame a Tiger
In our engaging interview, we celebrate award-wining illustrator Julien Chung's new book, You Can't Tame a Tiger (OwlKids) written by Stephanie Ellen …
October 29, 2025
Children's Books with Annie Kelley From Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO
A splendid interview (I'm biased, but so what, it really is splendid) with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO. We talk about what she…
October 26, 2025
Rembrandt's Blessing
Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel. Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passio…
October 13, 2025
Liz Bicknell on a Life in Childrens Literature
Liz Bicknell is one of the most celebrated editors of children's books ever! She began her publishing career at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in 1986, joi…
October 12, 2025
Trends in KIdslit
Harold Underdown has worked as an independent editor and publishing consultant, providing developmental edits and strategic consulting; and as an in-h…
October 8, 2025
The Museum of Shapes
Welcome to the Museum of Shapes. Alma is the curator of the museum. She decides which shapes should go where. Triangles have three sides and three ang…
October 4, 2025
Dinos That Drive
Suzy Levinson is a children’s author and poet whose work has been featured in numerous anthologies, including A World Full of Poems (DK Children), I A…