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Q & A with Jordyn Taylor
Jordyn Taylor spoke with us about following up her historical YA romances with a YA mystery thriller, 'The Revenge Game,' and fighting back against toxic masculinity.
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In Conversation: Alex Aster and Ali Hazelwood
We asked friends and fellow authors Aster and Hazelwood to interview each other about their new books, which are both due out on November 7, and the many ways their characters take them by surprise.
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Four Questions for Rhonda Roumani
Syrian American journalist Rhonda Roumani makes her children's book debut with middle grade novel 'Tagging Freedom,' set just before the Syrian Revolution in 2010.
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Four Questions for Sharon Cameron
Sharon Cameron spoke with PW about her new YA historical thriller, 'Artifice,' which takes place in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, and the importance of preserving individual stories.
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In Conversation: David Macaulay and Brian Floca
In honor of the 50th anniversary of 'Cathedral,' David Macaulay discussed the book's origin story.
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Q & A with Jessixa and Aaron Bagley
We spoke with author-illustrator Jessixa Bagley and her husband, comics artist Aaron Bagley, about their first middle grade graphic novel, 'Duel,' and the art of fencing.
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A New Fantasy and a 20th Anniversary for Christopher Paolini
Two decades after Christopher Paolini self-published his debut book, 'Eragon,' which launched The Inheritance Cycle, this year is unfolding as a blue-ribbon one for the author.
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Grace Lin's Food-Filled Book Tour
This month, Newbery and Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin set out on an East Coast tour to celebrate her new book, 'Chinese Menu,' which explores the origins of the most familiar dishes in American Chinese restaurants.
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Q & A with Mélina Mangal
We spoke with Mélina Mangal about the ways her library work and writing cross-pollinate each other, and why she's passionate about sharing the beauty of nature with young readers.
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Four Questions for Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy—author of middle grade, YA, and adult romance novels such as 'Dear Sweet Pea,' 'Dumplin',' and 'If the Shoe Fits'—makes her picture book debut with 'Chubby Bunny,' illustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle.
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On Tour with Peter Brown
Author Peter Brown recently embarked on a 10-day national tour across five states to celebrate the release of 'The Wild Robot Protects,' third in his Wild Robot middle grade series.
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We Don't Talk About Harry Potter
In her essay for PW, author Dhonielle Clayton reflects on the perils of publishing a diverse magic school series in the shadow of Harry Potter and its creator.
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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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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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Laurie Halse Anderson Donates $100K to Fight Book Bans
2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Laurie Halse Anderson has pledged $100,000 of her prize money to PEN America in support of the organization’s efforts to combat censorship.
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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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Gwendolyn Wallace on Unlocking Emotional Truths Through History
Children's author Gwendolyn Wallace reflects on the emotional clarity that can be gained from studying the past—full of both joy and pain—in all its complexity.
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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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