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In Conversation: Aliki Brandenberg and Stephen Savage
Author-illustrator Aliki, 94 and still hard at work, sat down for a conversation with picture book creator Stephen Savage.
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The Roaring 2020s: Putting a Latinx Spin on Golden Age Classics
Attorney and writer Lauren Muñoz discusses her love of classic detective fiction and bringing an authentic Latinx voice to the mystery genre in her debut YA novel, 'Suddenly a Murder.'
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Q & A with Eddie Muller
Writer and film historian Eddie Muller is the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies; in his picture book debut, Muller pays homage to hardboiled classics. We spoke with Muller about his aim to spark kids' curiosity about film history.
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Four Questions for Nikkolas Smith
Smith spoke with PW about his path to “artivism,” the genesis of his new picture book from his online art series known as “Sunday Sketch,” and what he hopes aspiring artivists will take away from reading this story.
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2022 Clavis Key Colors Winner: Close-Up on Darcy Day Zoells
In The New Bicycle, a picture book by Darcy Day Zoells, a “little girl in red” takes her bicycle for a ride and has an eye-opening adventure in the process. Zoells is a gold medal recipient for the 2022 Clavis Key Colors competition, which honors exceptional children’s book illustrators and publishes their work. Zoells chatted with PW about the joys of writing and illustrating picture books, the great subtleties and complexities of the art form, and much more.
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In Conversation: Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
We asked Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long, co-authors of 'More Than a Dream,' to discuss their research into the momentous March on Washington in 1963, and the importance of recognizing echoes of the past in contemporary events.
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Q & A with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
With her forthcoming publication, 'Mama's Sleeping Scarf,' award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delves into a new category: children's books.
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Four Questions for Patricia C. Wrede
In 'The Dark Lord's Daughter,' Patricia C. Wrede's first new release in 10 years, 14-year-old Kayla Jones discovers that the biological father she never knew was the dreaded, now deceased, Dark Lord of a magical realm—and she's expected to follow in his footsteps.
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Order Up: PW Talks with Grace Lin
In 'Chinese Menu,' Newbery and Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin details the origins of the most familiar dishes in American Chinese restaurants.
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Q & A with Breena Bard
In her timely middle-grade graphic novel 'Wildfire,' Breena Bard introduces an eighth-grader, Julianna, whose family is displaced to urban Portland when a fire destroys their rural Oregon home.
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New Adult: The Category in Between That Everyone Forgot
Chelsea M. Cameron, the author of sapphic contemporary adult novels and two new adult romances, reflects on missed opportunities in the category—and the outsized role adult readers play in shaping YA tastes and trends.
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In Conversation: Tanisia Moore and Robert Paul Jr.
We asked debut author Tanisia Moore and illustrator Robert Paul Jr. to discuss the genesis of their forthcoming picture book collaboration, 'I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams,' and connecting with Black history on a personal level.
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Four Questions for Dashka Slater
In her latest book, 'Accountable,' YA author and restorative justice advocate Dashka Slater poses difficult and essential questions about discrimination, reconciliation, and accountability.
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Heroics and Heartbreak: YA Authors Discuss Their New Romantasy Books
Readers who enjoy their fantastical tales woven with swoonworthy romance have a number of titles to look forward to in the coming season. We spoke with six authors writing in the romantasy genre about blending the two categories in their latest books.
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Q & A with Jennifer Baker
We spoke with publishing industry veteran Jennifer Baker about her debut YA novel, 'Forgive Me Not,' and the necessary distinction between accountability and punishment in the juvenile justice system.
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Q & A with Alechia Dow
We spoke with author Alechia Dow about her background as a librarian, teacher, and pastry chef, and which pastries she'd suggest pairing with her books.
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Q & A with Lane Smith
We spoke with the Caldecott Honor artist about how a character from a previous picture book took hold of his imagination, the story behind his new book’s dedication and look, and other musings on three decades of picture book creation.
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Q & A with Adam Rex
We spoke with author-illustrator Adam Rex about his three 2023 releases, including his new YA novel 'A Little Like Waking,' and the process of creating both textual and visual work.
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In Conversation: Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
We asked authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass to discuss their new middle-grade collaboration, 'The Lost Library,' finding inspiration during the pandemic, and the magic of Little Free Libraries.
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Four Questions for Don P. Hooper
We spoke with poet and filmmaker Don P. Hooper about his debut YA novel, 'True True,' and creating a validating space for Black children facing racism.
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