About

Megan Maynor writes books with humor and heart for children to share with their grown-ups. She enjoys sharing stories in-person at school and library events, as well as teaching picture book writing to adults. Megan lives in her home state of Minnesota where she is currently wearing up to three sweaters.

Interviews & Press

Podcast: Parenting Pickup
Picture Book Author Roundtable

Megan joins host Cara Johnson-Bader and authors Tracy Hyde, Lauren Gillman and Camila Gadotti for a conversation about the various ways picture books come to life, via independent or traditional publishing, and some of the highs, lows, and animals involved in the process.

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The New York Times Book Review

“The joys of a day at the beach — along with those inevitable moments of frustration, too — are packed into this story of a girl building a sandcastle.”

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Podcast Interview:
All the Wonders with Matthew Winner

Megan Maynor, author of Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match, stops by the podcast to talk about three visceral things to try, feeling mixed up but not silly, and how it’s sometimes easy to brush aside the criticism even though you know you should be listening.

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Author Spotlight at Kidlit 411

Megan’s background and journey to publication for her debut picture book, Ella and Penguin Stick Together.

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Article: Return to In-Person Events

Newsbreak covers return to in-person events at Red Balloon Bookshop, featuring the launch of Henry at Home on a summer evening on the Red Balloon patio.

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Media Kit

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Short Bio

Megan Maynor is a MN Book Award Finalist and the author of several picture books, including the MN Star of the North Picture Book Award Nominee, A House for Every Bird. Her most recent picture book, Not Enough Lollipops, earned a Kirkus star and was named a Junior Library Guild Selection. Megan loves sharing stories with kids and families at school and library events, as well as teaching picture book writing to adults. She lives in her home state of Minnesota.