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Q & A with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill
Inspired by their cherished role as parents, actors and husband-and-wife duo Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill recently become co-authors of the picture book 'Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Every Day,' a collection of affirmations for children and families to share.
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Four Questions for Don Brown
PW spoke with writer and illustrator Don Brown about his new book, '83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary,' how he conducted research into a rapidly unfolding story, and the way he framed harsh realities for his audience.
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Antlers and Alchemy: PW Talks with Gabriela Romero Lacruz
Heroines Eva and Reina work together to foil the plans of a powerful sorceress in Romero Lacruz’s Latin American folklore–infused debut, 'The Sun and the Void' (Orbit, July).
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On- and Off-World: PW Talks with Ariel Waldman
The 'Offworld' podcaster and former advisory chair to NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program explores the facts behind science fiction in 'Out There' (Running Press, Aug.).
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Effort, Teamwork, and Trust: PW Talks with Elio Morillo
In 'The Boy Who Reached for the Stars' (HarperOne, June), self-described space mechanic Morillo charts his path to NASA and beyond.
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From 'The Office' to the Page: PW Talks with Rainn Wilson
We spoke with Wilson, who played Dwight Shrute on 'The Office,' about 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,' a profound, humorous, reflective look at faith and spirituality.
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Drag Shows and Dildo Races: PW Talks with Krista Burton
In 'Moby Dyke' (Simon & Schuster, June), Burton tours America’s lesbian bars, from Washington, D.C.’s A League of Her Own to San Francisco’s Wild West Side.
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Earth Day 2023: Q&As with Picture Book Creators on Our Planet and Environmental Innovation
Because Earth Day should be every day, we asked four creators of environmental-themed children's books to discuss how they inspire young people to care about the planet.
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Q & A with Rex Ogle
Rex Ogle spoke with PW about his new graphic memoir, 'Four Eyes,' and adopting different literary formats for the different chapters of his life.
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In Brief: April 20, 2023
Recently authors kicked off a book launch with an ice cream truck; held a mystery-centric event; celebrated a release with a sweet treat; and made a school visit to a school for the Deaf.
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Ramsey Lewis, Eclectic Jazz Great: PW Talks with Aaron Cohen
We talked with the co-author of jazz great Ramsey Lewis's autobiography about Lewis’s musical origins, his style and legacy, and the making of his book, 'Gentleman of Jazz: A Life in Music.'
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In Conversation: Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams
Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams, who are married, discuss their new YA novels, perspectives on their publishing journeys, and sources of inspiration.
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Four Questions for Kayla Cottingham
We spoke with Kayla Cottingham about her new YA horror novel, 'This Delicious Death,' and the social taboo of cannibalism
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It's Not Easy Being Greenwashed: PW Talks with Sim Kern
The author of 'The Free People's Village' (Levine Querido, Aug.) discusses the intersections of art and activism.
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Chemical Clothing: PW Talks with Alden Wicker
Journalist Wicker exposes the fashion industry’s use of toxic chemicals in 'To Dye For' (Putnam, June).
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Trash Talk: PW Talks with Oliver Franklin-Wallis
In 'Wasteland' (Hachette, July), 'GQ' editor Franklin-Wallis examines what happens to garbage after it’s thrown away.
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Into the Woods: PW Talks with Molly Lynch
Mothers begin vanishing from homes around the globe in Lynch’s debut, 'The Forbidden Territory of a Terrifying Woman' (Catapult, June).
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Q & A with Becky Albertalli
We spoke with Becky Albertalli about her new YA novel, 'Imogen, Obviously,' and the complexities of denial, biphobia, and being an ally within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Batman Falls to Earth: PW Talks with Chip Zdarsky
The new graphic novel collection ‘Batman: Failsafe, Vol. 1,’ by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, manages something improbable: a new challenge for the 84-year-old superhero guardian of Gotham City.
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Out of the Shadows: PW Talks with J.C. Hallman
In 'Say Anarcha' (Holt, June), Hallman resurrects the story of Anarcha, an enslaved woman who was subjected to dozens of experimental surgeries by “the father of modern gynecology,” J. Marion Sims.