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  • Q & A with Sara Zarr

    Acclaimed YA author Sara Zarr, nominated for the National Book Award for her debut novel, 'Story of a Girl,' in 2007, spoke with PW about her first middle grade novel, 'A Song Called Home.'

  • An Obsession with Animals: Closeup on Remy Lai’s Surviving the Wild Series

    A visitation from a “little pink elephant”—and a lifelong fascination with animals—led author-illustrator Remy Lai to create a brand-new series of graphic novels for young readers. The first books in the series, Star the Elephant and Rainbow the Koala, not only feature Lai’s endearing illustrations of the titular characters, but also integrate real-life facts about animals and the perils facing them in the wild.

  • Q & A with Lisa McMann

    We spoke with Lisa McMann about her new book for young readers, 'Map of Flames,' and her propensity for writing series.

  • Q & A with Matthew Forsythe

    We spoke with author-illustrator Matthew Forsythe about solitude, ambiguity, and his new picture book, 'Mina.'

  • Cover Reveal: 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

    PW has an exclusive cover reveal and a conversation between frequent collaborators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen on their new picture book, 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff,' the first in a collection of fractured fairy tales.

  • Q & A with Akwaeke Emezi

    In 'Bitter,' acclaimed Nigerian writer Akwaeke Emezi returns to the world of their National Book Award finalist YA novel 'Pet.'

  • Q & A with Navdeep Singh Dhillon

    We spoke with Navdeep Singh Dhillon about his YA debut, 'Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions,' fandoms, and toxic masculinity.

  • Q & A with Nnedi Okorafor

    We spoke with Nnedi Okorafor, the award-winning author of the Nsibidi Script series, about her third installment, 'Akata Woman,' and writing diverse fantasy.

  • Q & A with Brian Farrey

    Brian Farrey, who has worked as both a bookseller and as a book publicist, spoke with us about his latest novel, 'The Counterclockwise Heart.'

  • Donna Barba Higuera's Newbery Win: A Dual Celebration

    Last weekend brought a double measure of good news to Donna Barba Higuera, as the author learned that she had been awarded the 2022 Newbery Medal for her third children's book, 'The Last Cuentista,' and that the novel had also won the Pura Belpré Author Award.

  • Jason Chin's Caldecott Win: 'Kind of a Surreal Experience'

    Jason Chin, illustrator of 'Watercress' by Andrea Wang, spoke with PW about his elation at winning the 2022 Caldecott Medal.

  • Angeline Boulley's Printz Win: Tears, Champagne, and... Lawyers?

    Last Tuesday, Angeline Boulley, who made her debut with the YA novel 'Firekeeper's Daughter' in 2021, signed onto a Zoom meeting with her editor and agent—and got the surprise of her life.

  • Q & A with Preet Bharara

    We spoke with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara about his new children's book, 'Justice Is…: A Guide for Young Truth Seekers,' and his advice for those who are seeking justice in their own communities.

  • Four Questions for Ruta Sepetys

    In all of her novels, Ruta Sepetys focuses on a lost chapter in history; her newest book, 'I Must Betray You,' pulls back the curtain on life in Cold War Romania.

  • When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2022 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

    We spoke with the three big winners of the 2022 Youth Media Awards winners about their initial reactions to the news.

  • Q & A with Alicia D. Williams

    We spoke with Alicia D. Williams about the lessons she learned as a teacher, and the emotional journey she took while writing her debut novel.

  • Q & A with Daniel Pinkwater and Aaron Renier

    We spoke with author Daniel Pinkwater and illustrator Aaron Renier about their latest collaboration, 'Kat Hats.'

  • Q & A with Marieke Nijkamp

    Dutch author Marieke Nijkamp spoke with PW about their new YA novel, 'At the End of Everything,' criminal justice reform, and Covid-19's influence on the story.

  • Q & A with Dhonielle Clayton

    We spoke with Dhonielle Clayton—author, COO of We Need Diverse Books, and president of Cake Creative—about her new book, 'Shattered Midnight,' the second novel in a multi-author YA fairy tale series.

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