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Four Questions for Raffi
PW spoke with Canadian songwriter Raffi about his new wave of board books, and about the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring, which is dedicated to creating a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of children.
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Obituary: Joan Walsh Anglund
Children's book creator Joan Walsh Anglund, widely known for her instantly recognizable images of sweet-faced, dot-eyed children, died on March 9; she was 95.
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In Conversation: Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
We asked author Andrea Wang and illustrator Jason Chin to interview each other about their collaborative process and personal connections to their new picture book, 'Watercress.'
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Idris Elba Signs Multi-Book Deal with HarperCollins Children's Books
Actor, musician, filmmaker, and activist Idris Elba has landed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins to publish a number of books for young readers.
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Obituary: Marianne Carus
Editor, publisher, education reformer, and founder of 'Cricket' magazine Marianne Carus died on March 3 at her home in Peru, Ill. She was 92.
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Obituary: Norton Juster
Children's author Norton Juster, author of the much-loved 'The Phantom Tollbooth,' died on March 8 following complications from a recent stroke; he was 91.
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Q & A with Rafael López
The unbreakable, lifelong bond between parent and child is at the heart of 'I'll Meet You in Your Dreams,' a new picture book written by Jessica Young and illustrated by Rafael López; we spoke with López about his latest project.
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In Conversation: Sandra Nickel and Laurie Wallmark
In honor of Women's History Month, we asked Nickel and Wallmark to interview each other about why they're drawn to telling the stories of remarkable women, how they find their subjects, and the most interesting facts they've discovered in their research.
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In Conversation: Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
We asked Penfold and Kaufman to interview each other about their process and the inspiration behind 'Big Feelings,' a companion to their bestselling picture book 'All Are Welcome.'
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Four Questions for Laura Amy Schlitz
Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz spoke with us about researching and writing her most recent work, 'Amber & Clay,' which is set in ancient Greece.
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Obituary: George Ancona
Mexican American children's author, photographer, and filmmaker George Ancona, acclaimed for his slice-of-life photo essays introducing children to new experiences or cultures, has died at age 91.
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Q & A with Juliet Menéndez
We spoke with Guatemalan American author-illustrator Juliet Menéndez's about her debut book 'Latinitas' featuring profiles and childhood portraits of 40 influential Latinas.
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Q & A with Hena Khan
Hena Khan's children's novel 'Amina's Voice' is noteworthy for having launched Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint, the first dedicated to featuring Muslim characters; Khan's upcoming sequel, 'Amina's Song,' will be published in March.
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Cynthia Leitich Smith: Lifting Up Native American Voices
Known for her realistic and speculative fiction about contemporary Native life, Cynthia Leitich Smith holds an equally important role as an ambassador for other Native creators.
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Four Questions for Loan Le
Vietnamese American author Loan Le discussed her debut YA novel, 'A Phở Love Story,' which pays homage to her heritage through descriptions of delicious food.
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Four Questions for Pamela Paul
Editor of the 'New York Times Book Review' (and former NYT children's books editor) Pamela Paul spoke with us about her picture book debut, 'Rectangle Time,' illustrated by Becky Cameron.
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No Planet B: PW Talks with Naomi Klein
Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discussed her new book, ‘How to Change Everything,’ which aims to prepare children and teens to protect and reshape the planet they will inherit.
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Teen Titans: PW Talks with Loll Kirby
In ‘Old Enough to Save the Planet,’ teacher and author Loll Kirby profiles 12 contemporary teenage climate activists from around the world, focusing on lesser-known stories and marginalized voices.
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WI16: Children’s Authors and Illustrators to Meet
Kids’ and YA authors from publishers large and small play a growing role at virtual Winter Institute.
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In Conversation: Sam Maggs and Kendra Wells
We asked author Sam Maggs and illustrator Kendra Wells to interview each other about the importance of non-binary representation in graphic novels and the inspiration behind their new book, 'Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas.'
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