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Diversifying: A Useful Concept for Fairy Tales and Finance
Menon reflects on the fairy tales that captured her imagination as a young reader and continue to inspire her as a writer, and her commitment to giving diverse characters happily-ever-afters.
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Q & A with Camryn Garrett
Garrett spoke with us about drawing on her own experiences for her second YA novel, 'Off the Record,' and addressing issues such as #MeToo, mental health, and body image for teens.
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Four Questions for Remy Lai
PW spoke with Lai about writing relatable young characters, her experience as an Australian author writing for an American audience, and the inspiration behind her first graphic novel, 'Pawcasso.'
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Deb Caletti on the Practical Magic of Research
Deb Caletti, the author of many novels for adults and teens, describes the vital role of research in her writing process.
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Q & A with Emiko Jean
We spoke with Emiko Jean about the inspiration for her new YA novel, 'Tokyo Ever After,' genre switching, and identity.
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Q & A with Nicole Melleby
Nicole Melleby's latest novel, 'How to Become a Planet,' tells the story of 12-year-old Pluto, who has just been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and her tentative journey navigating her mental health and her crush on new friend Fallon.
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Rights Report: Week of May 10, 2021
New deals for Alexandra Christo, Olivia Cole, Gloria Chao, and others.
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Four Questions for Jeanne Birdsall and Jane Dyer
We spoke with author Jeanne Birdsall and artist Jane Dyer about their most recent picture book collaboration, 'Teaflet & Roog Make a Mess,' which features photgraphs of doll-like characters made of wool.
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In Conversation: J. Albert Mann and Lisa Yoskowitz
Author J. Albert Mann and her editor, Lisa Yoskowitz, talk about their collaboration on 'Fix' and their personal connections to the YA novel, which tells the story of two teen girls with physical differences.
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Lessons Learned from a Unique Publishing Journey
Daniel Aleman, debut author of the YA novel 'Indivisible,' reflects on the many surprising twists and turns along his route to publication.
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Four Questions for Ellen Oh
Ellen Oh's latest book features a Korean American girl who is inspired by her grandparents' stories of growing up during the Korean War to confront racist bullying at school.
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Q & A with Joan He
Author Joan He switches gears for her second YA novel, 'The Ones We're Meant to Find,' an intricate near-future cli-fi narrative she wrote while in college.
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Four Questions for Peter Brown
It's been seven years since Peter Brown has both written and illustrated a picture book; now he's back with 'Fred Gets Dressed,' in which a small boy scampers around his house au naturel and ends up in his parents' bedroom, where he's captivated by his mother's makeup and clothes.
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Q & A with Jenny Lee
We spoke with television writer, producer, and author Jenny Lee about her love of South Korean culture, and the sequel to 'Anna K,' her contemporary YA retelling of 'Anna Karenina.'
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Four Questions for Lee Wind
We spoke with blogger Lee Wind about interpreting queer history and his new nonfiction book, 'No Way, They Were Gay?,' a collection of historical biographies.
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Four Questions for Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan are married comic creators on a mission to demystify sex for adults and now teens with their recently released 'Let's Talk About It.'
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Q & A with Kalynn Bayron
We spoke with Kalynn Bayron about her new YA novel, 'This Poison Heart,' a contemporary fantasy featuring a queer Black girl, her family, and a garden full of deadly secrets.
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Q & A with Jessica Ralli and Megan Madison
We spoke with Jessica Ralli and Megan Madison, the co-creators of the First Conversations board book series, about their mission to introduce tough topics to toddlers, including race, gender, and sexuality.
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PW Talks with Jewell Parker Rhodes
In Jewell Parker Rhodes’s 2016 novel ‘Towers Falling,’ 10-year-old Dèja learns about the 9/11 terrorist attack in school, not realizing its catastrophic impact on her own family; we spoke with Rhodes about the book’s enduring resonance.
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Four Questions for Joanna Cotler
Joanna Cotler will enter yet another chapter of her publishing life this month with the release of 'If I Were a Dog,' her first solo picture book since she left HarperCollins Children's Books in 2008 to focus on her own painting and writing.
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