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Four Questions for Stephanie Garber
We spoke with author Stephanie Garber about 'Once Upon a Broken Heart,' a spin-off set in the same magical universe as her bestselling Caraval trilogy.
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Four Questions for Mark Oshiro
In the author's first middle grade novel, Héctor Muñoz escapes anti-gay bullying by hiding in a janitor's closet that turns out to have magical properties. Mark Oshiro spoke with us about safe spaces, unsafe adults, and making old ideas new.
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In Conversation: David Bowles and Erika Meza
We asked author David Bowles and illustrator Erika Meza to discuss their new picture book, 'My Two Border Towns,' and their personal connections to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Four Questions for Bob Shea
We spoke with author-illustrator Bob Shea about the inspiration for his new picture book, 'Chez Bob,' which delivers an offbeat civics lesson through a hungry alligator.
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Q & A with Rajani LaRocca
This year has been an abundant one for Rajani LaRocca: by the end of 2021, she will have published six new books for young readers, including the STEM title 'The Secret Code Inside You.'
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Q & A with Veera Hiranandani
We spoke with Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani about her latest novel for young readers, 'How to Find What You're Not Looking For,' which draws from her family history.
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Four Questions for Saadia Faruqi
In Saadia Faruqi's timely third novel for middle grade readers, 'Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero,' readers meet 11-year-old Texan Yusuf as he and his Muslim American community experience intensifying Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism during the lead-up to the 20th anniversary of September 11.
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Critical Love Theory: History, Hand Holding, and Hard Truth
We asked young adult and children's book author and librarian Shanna Miles to discuss her passion for weaving lesser-known historical events and truths into her fiction.
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Q & A with Christian McKay Heidicker
We spoke with Christian McKay Heidicker about the sequel to his Newbery Honor-winning 'Scary Stories for Young Foxes,' and the importance of writing horror for children.
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Behind the Scenes: Yuyi Morales on the Making of 'Bright Star'
In a style uniquely her own, Yuyi Morales has created for Bookshelf readers a behind-the-scenes look at how her new picture book, 'Bright Star' (also available in Spanish as 'Lucero'), came to be.
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Four Questions for Ryan T. Higgins
We spoke with Ryan T. Higgins about his latest picture book, 'Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did),' and what makes Norman different from other characters he's created.
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Q & A with Dan Yaccarino
We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about his new picture book 'The Longest Storm,' inspired by his experience isolating at home during the pandemic.
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Q & A with Teacher, Rapper, and Author Dwayne Reed
We spoke with Dwayne Reed, who calls himself "America's Rapping Teacher," about his comittment to education and his debut middle grade novel 'Simon B. Rhymin.'
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Bringing STEM/STEAM to Life
We asked a number of authors and illustrators known for their STEM and STEAM biographies to tell us more about how they work on these books.
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Q & A with Tom Gauld
We spoke with comic artist Tom Gauld about his debut picture book, 'The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess,' and the world of fairy tales.
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In Conversation: Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan
We asked author Adam Jay Epstein and illustrator Ruth Chan to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Have You Seen Gordon?', a playful and irreverent take on the classic seek-and-find.
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Lisa McMann on Her Cross-Country Bookstore Tour
Lisa McMann shares photo highlights from her recent driving tour from Michigan to Arizona, in honor of her forthcoming book, 'Clarice the Brave.'
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Beautiful Beginnings: Close-up on Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney
PW caught up with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney to chat about their new series Bright Brown Baby, the inspiration behind the books, their longtime creative collaboration, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
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Q & A with Raquel Vazquez Gilliland
Raquel Vazquez Gilliland spoke with us about her second YA novel, 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe,' colorism, and the dangers and roots of purity culture.