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Four Questions for Tracy Wolff
Best known for her romantasy novels, author Tracy Wolff returns to the world of her bestselling YA fantasy series Crave in the spinoff 'Sweet Nightmare,' the first in the Calder Academy series.
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Q & A with Lauren Roberts
BookTokker and bestselling romantasy author Lauren Roberts's latest YA book 'Powerful' takes place during the events of her debut YA fantasy series launch 'Powerless,' which Simon & Schuster released in 2023 following its initial run as a self-published novel.
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Four Questions for Cleo Wade
In her new picture book, 'May You Love and Be Loved,' poet Cleo Wade combines hope-affirming wishes for life with whimsical pen, ink, and watercolor sketches—her first foray into illustrating.
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Close-Up on: Turner Classic Movies at 10
For a decade, Running Press has partnered with Turner Classic Movies to bring readers an expansive collection of titles about Hollywood film history and Hollywood films—whether it’s a cherished favorite or an overlooked on-screen gem. Running Press editorial director Cindy Sipala spoke with PW about the ongoing collaboration, the many ways Running Press is fostering a love for classic cinema with new and existing film buffs, and future endeavors to engage fan communities. (Sponsored)
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Fake People, Real Obligations: PW Talks with Melissa B. Jacoby
In Unjust Debts (New Press, June), Jacoby explains how the powerful use bankruptcy to evade accountability.
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Field Study: PW Talks with David Lapp
Lapp’s graphic memoir 'The Field' (Conundrum, May) looks back on a 1970s summer with bittersweet nostalgia.
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Q & A with Stacey Lee
Following the conclusion of her middle grade fantasy duology, the Winston Chu books, Stacey Lee returns to her historical YA roots with murder mystery novel 'Kill Her Twice,' which takes place in 1932 Chinatown Los Angeles.
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Puzzle Pieces: PW Talks with Pan Cooke
Best known for his social justice webcomics, Irish cartoonist Pan Cooke depicts his childhood experience managing persistent anxious thoughts in his middle grade debut, 'Puzzled.'
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Earth Day 2024: Q&As with Children's Authors Centering Environmental Conservation
In celebration of Earth Day, three authors shared the value of protecting nature, spotlighting environmental activists, and inspiring young readers to take action.
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Four Questions for Ann Zhao
We spoke with Ann Zhao, author of the YA debut 'Dear Wendy,' about the beauty of queerplatonic relationships, and the importance of cherishing community.
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Beyond the Book: Carina Maggar's 'Countless Sleepless Nights'
Copywriter and graphic designer Carina Maggar, whose second book, Countless Sleepless Nights: A Collection of Coming-Out Stories (Laurence King Publishing), releases in March, spoke with PW about the endless nature of her own coming-out, why it was paramount that her book include stories from people from around the globe, and the importance of her subjects’ anonymity. (Sponsored)
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This Must Be the Place: PW Talks with Daniel Saldaña París
For the essays in 'Planes Flying over a Monster' (Catapult, Aug.), Daniel Saldaña París travels from Montreal to Mexico City to explore how place shapes the self.
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Communication Breakdown: PW Talks with John Vercher
In Vercher’s 'Devil Is Fine' (Celadon. June), a Black writer examines his complex relationship with his late son while struggling to publish his second novel on his own terms.
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Q & A with George Takei
Actor, activist, and author George Takei spoke with PW about 'My Lost Freedom,' a picture book autobiography about his family's detention.
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The Belly of the Beast: PW Talks with Alejandro Nodarse
In Nodarse’s debut, 'Blood in the Cut' (Flatiron, June), ex-con Iggy Guerra struggles to save his family butcher shop in Miami’s Little Havana.
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The Other Global Pandemic: PW Talks with Layal Liverpool
In 'Systemic' (Astra, June), Berlin-based journalist Liverpool surveys how racism harms the health of people of color across the world.
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In Conversation: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
We asked mother-daughter duo P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast to discuss their new duology starter, 'Draw Down the Moon,' and how their collaboration has evolved over the years.
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National Poetry Month 2024: Q&As with Black Poets on Writing for Young Readers
We spoke with four Black poets about their connection to poetry and how they hope their latest books in verse will inspire readers.
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Q & A with Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline, the author of 'Ready Player One,' makes his middle grade debut with 'Bridge to Bat City,' inspired by the real-life colony of Mexican free-tailed bats living in Austin.
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Q & A with Polly Horvath
After nearly 20 novels for young readers, a Newbery Honor, and a National Book Award, Polly Horvath found herself writing her first picture book, 'Not a Smiley Guy.'
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