At librarian and author Travis Jonker's blog, 100 Scope Notes, a cover reveal for Princess Cora and the Crocodile and thoughts from Laura and me on making the book: Exclusive Cover Reveal: Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca

At Publishers Weekly: In Conversation: Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca

Relevant article on the importance of play: Taking Play Seriously, by Robin Marantz Henig

Relevant book on the importance of nature: Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv