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Q & A with Sandhya Menon
We spoke with Sandhya Menon about her new YA novel 'Of Curses and Kisses,' the first in her St. Rosetta's Academy series which puts a spin on fairy tale romance.
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Observation and Conservation: PW Talks with Sy Montgomery and April Pulley Sayre
The authors discuss their latest children’s books, ‘Condor Comeback’ and ‘Being Frog,’ and how they kindle an early love and respect for Earth’s creatures.
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Troubled Water: PW Talks with Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson
In ‘Poisoned Water,’ about the Flint water crisis, Cooper and Aronson convey lessons in social justice and government accountability to young readers.
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Four Questions for Kate Hattemer
We spoke with Kate Hattemer about her third novel, 'The Feminist Agenda of Jemima Kincaid,' the story of a loud and proud feminist teen who grapples with internalized misogyny and racism she never imagined she had.
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On Tour with Nic Stone
Last month, author Nic Stone set out on a seven-city tour in honor of her first middle-grade novel, 'Clean Getaway,' which follows a biracial boy named Scoob and his white grandmother on a road trip across the South.
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On Tour with Ransom Riggs
Last month, author Ransom Riggs set out on a tour in celebration of the release of 'The Conference of the Birds,' fifth in his paranormal YA series Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
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Wi15: Stamping Out Racism with Jason Reynolds
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an American University history professor and the author of 'Stamped from the Beginning,' joined in conversation with Jason Reynolds about their new book for young readers, 'Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.'
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Q & A with Elana K. Arnold
We spoke with Elana K. Arnold about her new YA novel, 'Red Hood,' and the appeal of retelling familiar stories.
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2020 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
We spoke with the three big ALA Award winners about their initial reactions to the news.
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Jerry Craft's Newbery Win Was an Unforeseeable Dream
By 6:30 on the morning of the awards announcements, Jerry Craft had all but given up hope of receiving the call, when the Newbery committee rang to say that his graphic novel 'New Kid' had been chosen as winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal.
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A.S. King Adds a Printz Award to Her Honors
A.S. King played a round of phone tag last Sunday morning before she finally connected with the Michael L. Printz Committee, which revealed that her YA novel, 'Dig,' had been selected to receive the 2020 Printz Award.
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Third Time's the Charm for Caldecott Medalist Kadir Nelson
When illustrator Kadir Nelson's wife awakened him on Monday morning to suggest he check his text messages it was already 10 a.m. in California—nearly five hours after the rest of the world had learned that 'The Undefeated' had won the 2020 Randolph Caldecott Medal.
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Obituary: Susan Jeffers
Susan Jeffers, a Caldecott Honor winner and bestselling illustrator, died on January 22 after a brief illness; she was 77.
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Q & A with Sara Pennypacker
We spoke with Sara Pennypacker about her new middle-grade novel, 'Here in the Real World,' the story of two misfits who find comfort and purpose in an abandoned church lot.
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Q & A with Candace Fleming
Candace Fleming spoke with us about her new biography, 'The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh,' and the many controversies that still surround the famous aviator.
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Jason Reynolds Takes Up the Mantle of National Ambassador
Prolific and popular author Jason Reynolds was inaugurated as the seventh National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature on January 16 at the Library of Congress.
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Four Questions for Scott Magoon
PW spoke with the illustrator about his collaborations with author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who wrote more than 30 children's books before she died in 2017.
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WI15: Children's Authors and Illustrators to Meet
Here's a look at a number of the children's and YA authors who will be attending this year’s Winter Institute.
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Q & A with Adam Silvera
We spoke with Adam Silvera about his new novel, 'Infinity Son,' kicking off his first YA fantasy series.
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In Conversation: Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed
We asked authors Albertalli and Saeed to interview each other about their new book, 'Yes No Maybe So,' about two teens of varying backgrounds who come together—and fall in love—through political canvassing.
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