We continue our Best Books of 2024 coverage with a special episode dedicated to PICTURE BOOKS. First, Ying Chang Compestine joins us to discuss Growing Up Under a Red Flag, illustrated by Xinmei Liu (Rocky Pond Books/Penguin, May 7), one of Kirkus' Best Picture Books of 2024. Kirkus"A vivid glimpse into a childhood under communist rule." Then young readers' editor Mahnaz Dar highlights more of the year's best picture books.
