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In Conversation: Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin
We asked collaborating couple Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin to discuss their first joint picture book, 'Lawrence & Sophia,' finding creative synergy, and overcoming anxiety on and off the page.
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Q & A with Christina Wyman
In a conversation with PW, author Christina Wyman reflected on her debut middle-grade novel, 'Jawbreaker,' her relationship with her family and her teeth, and the humor to be found in everything.
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Science and Sorcery: PW Talks with Anthony Grafton
In 'Magus' (Harvard Univ., Dec.), historian Grafton traces the connection between Renaissance-era magic and the birth of science.
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The Ties That Bind: PW Talks with Lauren Kung Jessen
In Jessen’s 'Red String Theory' (Forever, Jan.), an engineer and a sculptor debate fate vs. free will in life and love.
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Q & A with David Arnold
David Arnold spoke with us about the inspiration behind his YA love story 'I Loved You in Another Life,' the influence of music on his life and work, and his thoughts surrounding soulmates, life after death, and the inevitability of love.
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Q & A with Sharee Miller
PW spoke with Sharee Miller about the importance of seeing Black girls with natural hair in media, and making the transition from picture books to graphic novels with her book 'Curlfriends: New in Town.'
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When True Crime Goes Bad: PW Talks with Kate Brody
In Brody’s harrowing debut, 'Rabbit Hole' (Soho Crime, Jan.), a woman is gripped by conspiracy theories about her sister’s disappearance.
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How the MCU Was Born: PW Talks with Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards
The trio behind 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios' spoke PW about what they've liked, and not liked, about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what the future of the behemoth of a franchise may hold.
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Four Questions for Asha Ashanti Bromfield
Actor and writer Asha Ashanti Bromfield's second YA novel, 'Songs of Irie,' brings readers deep into the underbelly of 1970s Jamaica, highlighting two young women fighting for survival and agency during the period's political violence.
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Lunar Visions: PW Talks with Rebecca Boyle
In 'Our Moon' (Random House, Jan.), Boyle explores the influence of Earth’s biggest satellite on humanity.
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The Great Improviser: PW Talks with Judith Tick
In 'Becoming Ella Fitzgerald' (Norton, Dec.), Tick gives due to the jazz singer’s vocal gifts and musical versatility.
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Four Questions for Elana K. Arnold
Elana K. Arnold spoke with PW about her new YA historical novel, 'The Blood Years,' based on her late grandmother’s experience living through the Holocaust.
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Q & A with Candice Iloh
Candice Iloh, author of the 2020 National Book Award finalist and 2021 Printz Honor book 'Every Body Looking,' considers what life could look like beyond our capitalist culture in their new YA novel in verse, 'Salt the Water.'
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Q & A with Amber McBride
We spoke with Amber McBride, author of the National Book Award finalist title 'Me: Moth,' about her middle grade debut, 'Gone Wolf,' a dual-timeline tale centering two Black girls.
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In Conversation: Bob Odenkirk and Erin Odenkirk
We asked writer, actor, and comedian Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin to talk about their new children's book, 'Zilot & Other Important Rhymes,' a family affair featuring playful poems and illustrations.
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Four Questions for S.H. Cotugno
Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' gets a steampunk makeover in S.H. Cotugno's fantasy graphic novel reimagining, 'The Glass Scientists,' first in a planned trilogy.
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Q & A with Elaine Vickers
PW spoke with children's author and teacher Elaine Vickers about why she loves chemistry, how elements of her teaching and writing impact and enhance one other, and how she hopes her new book will encourage kids to think about science differently.
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Dark Arts: PW Talks with Richard Dorment
Art critic Dorment revisits allegations of corruption that preceded the 2012 disbanding of the Andy Warhol Foundation’s authentication board in 'Warhol After Warhol' (Pegasus Crime, Dec.).
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Q & A with Faith Erin Hicks
Faith Erin Hicks dives into the high-energy world of hockey in her new YA graphic novel romance 'Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy.'
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In Conversation: Gary Gray Jr. and Joanna Ho
We asked authors Gary Gray Jr. and Joanna Ho to speak with each other about their new picture books, and empowering young readers to embrace all aspects of their identities.