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Sep 2, 2025 50 min

Véronique Sweet

from The Illustration Department Podcast Hosted by Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Véronique Sweet, Art Director for Crown Picture Books and Little Golden Books at Penguin Random House, about what she looks for in an illustrator’s portfolio; how Little Golden Books aren’t just for little readers; what it means for illustrators to be storytellers; and more. Véronique’s email address [email protected]. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Irene Chan, Jill Howarth, Richard Scarry, and Gustaf Tenggren If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

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