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  • Four Questions for Jacqueline Davies

    A children's author whose oeuvre spans picture books, middle grade, and YA, Jacqueline Davies dips into yet another format this month with HMH's launch of her debut early chapter book series, Sydney & Taylor.

  • Obituary: Anne Irish

    Anne Irish, a leading figure in U.S. children's bookselling, died on January 26 at age 78; she was among a cadre of women who opened and purchased bookstores in the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Q & A with Tami Charles

    Inspired by her former students and the #MeToo movement, Tami Charles's new novel 'Muted' confronts how easily Black and Brown girls are taken advantage of in the entertainment industry.

  • Four Questions for Sibéal Pounder

    Pounder spoke with PW about the process of writing a sequel to the late British children's author Eva Ibbotson's 'The Secret of Platform 13.'

  • When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2021 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

    We spoke with the three big ALA Award winners about their initial reactions to the news.

  • Daniel Nayeri: Celebrating with a Champagne Shower

    Daniel Nayeri described the ecstatic moment when he was surprised by a Zoom call from the Printz committee, informing him that his novel 'Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story),' had won this year's award.

  • Michaela Goade: Taken by Surprise on Zoom

    Michaela Goade, illustrator of 'We Are Water Protectors' by Carole Lindstrom, spoke with PW about winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal.

  • Tae Keller's Newbery Win: 'My Brain Short-Circuited'

    We spoke with author Tae Keller about her initial reactions upon learning she won this year's Newbery Medal for her novel, 'When You Trap a Tiger.'

  • Obituary: Mitsumasa Anno

    Japanese artist and children's book author-illustrator Mitsumasa Anno, known for his highly detailed illustrations containing visual tricks, humorous elements, and math concepts, died on December 24. He was 94.

  • Q & A with Christina Soontornvat

    Newly minted Newbery and Sibert Honoree Soontornvat spoke with us about how her many passions and roles allow her to create books that explore scientific and culturally diverse themes.

  • Four Questions for Andy Harkness

    We spoke with animator and art director Andy Harkness about his second picture book, 'Wolf Boy,' and his influences.

  • Obituary: Kathleen Krull

    Prolific children’s book author and former editor Kathleen Krull died on January 15 following a brief illness; she was 68.

  • Q & A with Todd Strasser

    We spoke with YA author Todd Strasser about his latest novel, 'The Good War,' which looks at the rise of white nationalism through the lens of a middle school's first foray into e-sports.

  • 21 Across: Laurie Keller's Crossword Surprise

    Author-illustrator Laurie Keller was having a pretty normal Saturday at home on January 9 when she received some happy and exciting news; one of her book characters was a clue in the 'New York Times' Sunday crossword.

  • Four Questions for Andrew Arnold

    We spoke with Andrew Arnold, founder and editorial director of HarperAlley, about his debut picture book, 'What's the Matter, Marlo?'

  • Q & A with Randi Pink

    We spoke with Randi Pink about her latest book, 'Angel of Greenwood,' a YA historical novel set on the eve of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

  • Q & A with Angie Thomas

    Four years after publishing 'The Hate U Give,' which has spent 200 weeks on the 'NYT' bestseller list, Angie Thomas returns to her acclaimed fictional universe to explore the origins of Starr's father, Maverick Carter.

  • Q & A with Nikki Grimes

    Acclaimed poet and novelist Nikki Grimes spoke with us about her latest work, 'Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance,' and breaking boundaries in representation.

  • Four Questions for Sharon G. Flake

    Nearly 11 years after the publication of her YA novel 'The Skin I'm In,' which garnered her the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Sharon G. Flake revisits her beloved characters in 'The Life I'm In.'

  • Q & A with Angela Dominguez

    Angela Dominguez spoke with PW about how her teaching inspires her work, and the inspiration behind her character Stella Díaz.

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