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Q & A with Valerie Bolling
We spoke with Valerie Bolling about how she uses her skills and intuition in her roles as instructional coach and author, and why she hopes her readers will put her books down after reading them and go outside.
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Entrepreneurial Author Forges Partnerships That Give Back
Lowey Bundy Sichol, the creator of the From an Idea… series and Idea Makers: 15 Fearless Female Entrepreneurs, recently established a charitable giving program that connects local companies with schools in underserved districts, providing students with free books and author visits.
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Q & A with Laura Weymouth
In 'A Consuming Fire,' Laura Weymouth's fourth YA historical fantasy, a young woman sets forth from her isolated village as the latest in a long line of sacrifices to the god of the mountain who rules over an alternate version of Britain.
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On Tour with Maggie Stiefvater
Maggie Stiefvater set out on a six-city tour last month in celebration of the release of 'Greywaren,' the third and final installment of The Dreamer Trilogy, a spinoff of her bestselling series The Raven Cycle.
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Q & A with Hayley Rocco and John Rocco
PW spoke with collaborating couple Hayley and John Rocco about their new picture book 'How to Send a Hug.'
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Q & A with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and art twink
We spoke with Jyoti Rajan Gopal and art twink about their new picture book, 'My Paati's Saris,' gender and identity, and the shortcomings of South Asian representation in books for children.
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Children's Books Are Dangerous—for Haters
Author Margaret Finnegan argues that children's books pose a threat to closed-minded people because they instill empathy.
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The Kids Are Alright: Close-Up on Nick Brooks
In Nick Brooks's latest novel, the captivating YA mystery Promise Boys, three teen boys of color must investigate the murder of their school principal when they are named as prime suspects in the case. PW caught up with Brooks to talk about Promise Boys, writing from experience, the way the criminal justice system fails boys of color, what he's working on now, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
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Q & A with Susan Dennard
We spoke with Susan Dennard about 'The Luminaries'' unique origins, what it's like to juggle two series at once, and writing as therapy.
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Q & A with Heather Ayris Burnell
We spoke with Heather Ayris Burnell about her roles as a librarian and children's author, the influence her library work has on her writing, and the life lessons she's learned from being a farmer.
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Four Questions for Ben Clanton
We spoke with Ben Clanton about expanding his cast of potato sibling characters in his new early reader graphic novel series, his comic inspirations, and his pivotal role in introducing a wider public to the charms of narwhals.
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In Conversation: James S. Murray and Carsen Smith
We asked James S. Murray of 'Impractical Jokers' and co-author Carsen Smith to interview each other about the latest book in their series, Area 51 Interns, their love of legendary creatures, and the collaborative process.
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Q & A with S.K. Ali
We spoke with S.K. Ali about her highly anticipated sequel to 'Love from A to Z,' and her belief in the power of inclusive storytelling.
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First Person: 'Born Confused' at 20
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Tanuja Desai Hidier's 'Born Confused,' writer and editor Pooja Makhijani reflects on the novel's groundbreaking representation and lasting influence on YA literature.
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Q & A with Elizabeth Montague
We spoke with Montague about her new book, 'Maybe an Artist,' being the first Black female cartoonist for the 'New Yorker,' and how her passion for visual storytelling changed her entire life.
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Obituary: Jill Pinkwater
Author and illustrator Jill Pinkwater, best known for the humorous line drawings she created for many quirky chapter and picture books by her husband Daniel, died peacefully in Rhinebeck, N.Y. on October 4. She was 81.
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Q & A with Gale Galligan
After several years and four successful Babysitters books, Galligan's first original graphic novel will be hitting bookstore shelves on October 18.
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In Conversation: Tonya Bolden and Eric Velasquez
We asked Tonya Bolden and Eric Velasquez to discuss their new nonfiction picture book, 'Going Places,' and the history of the 'Green Book.'
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Q & A with Adam Silvera
Five years after the publication of Adam Silvera's 2017 speculative romance YA novel, 'They Both Die at the End,' a recent viral TikTok sensation, the author is set to release 'The First to Die at the End,' a standalone prequel.
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Robb Pearlman's Year of 'Star Trek'
On October 4, Smart Pop is publishing two Star Trek board books under license from Paramount Consumer Products; together, the two books teach STEAM concepts to the youngest readers, with plenty of Easter eggs for adults.
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