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Four Questions for Jerry Pinkney
PW asked Pinkney about his inspiration for, and the challenge of, creating the art for 'A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation,' written by Barry Wittenstein.
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Four Questions for Celia C. Pérez
Celia C. Pérez’s new novel, 'Strange Birds,' is a story about heritage, activism, and friendship, and is the fourth novel from Penguin’s just-launched Kokila imprint.
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Q & A with Laurel Snyder
Snyder’s new middle grade novel, 'My Jasper June,' tells the story of 13-year-old Leah Davidson who is still struggling with the drowning death of her younger brother the previous summer.
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Q & A with Stacey Lee
In her fourth book for young adults, 'The Downstairs Girl,' Stacey Lee introduces 17-year-old Jo Kuan, a Chinese immigrant in the New South, who secretly dwells beneath the floorboards of a local newspaper printer.
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In Brief: August 15, 2019
This week, Mo Willems plays ball; Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books honor teen writers; Allison Crotzer Kimmel sets off on a book tour/family vacation; and DC mentors future comics creators.
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Obituary: Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins, passionate educator and prolific children’s poet and anthologist, died on August 8 in Cape Coral, Fla., at the age of 81.
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Rights Report: Week of August 5, 2019
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San Diego Comic-Con 2019 in Photos
Approximately 135,000 fans gathered for the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con International, which took place July 18–21, featuring a number of children's authors and illustrators.
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Rights Report: Week of July 29, 2019
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Generation Next: PW Talks with Todd Strasser and Sarvenaz Tash
In the YA novels ‘Summer of ’69’ and ‘Three Day Summer,’ Strasser and Tash bring different perspectives to Woodstock.
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Four Questions for Pablo Cartaya
Pablo Cartaya's third novel, 'Each Tiny Spark,' is the first hardcover middle grade novel published by Penguin’s new Kokila imprint, whose mission is to "center stories from the margins."
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In Brief: July 25, 2019
This week, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver hit the road; an author visits the state she grew up in; SCBWI celebrates Crystal Kite Winners past and present; and Diane Kredensor hosts a "super" storytime.
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Nic Stone: A Different Sort of Jackpot
The Atlanta novelist offers hope-filled stories for young readers.
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Dav Pilkey's Dog Man Takes to the Stage—and the Road
This surely is shaping up to be the year of the Dog Man, Dav Pilkey's half-canine, half-policeman superhero, who is currently headlining in TheaterWorksUSA's 'Dog Man: The Musical,' and gearing up for a big tour.
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Elizabeth Acevedo: Bookstores Provide a Multiplicity of Experiences
On June 28 at Children's Institute, author Elizabeth Acevedo took the stage for the afternoon keynote, discussing the importance of representation and inclusion, recognizing our role as gatekeepers, and a bookstore’s responsibility to create a welcoming space.
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Alyssa Milano Offers ‘Hope’ at Children’s Institute
Actor, activist, and author Alyssa Milano carried a message of hope to independent booksellers in her closing remarks in Pittsburgh at the American Booksellers Association’s seventh annual Children’s Institute.
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Rights Report: Week of July 1, 2019
New deals announced for Derrick Barnes, J.Elle, Mayra Cuevas, C.S. Pacat, and more.
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Ideas for the People: Spotlight on 'Public Books'
A new series from 'Public Books' and Columbia University Press aims to enrich culture through the exchange of ideas. (Sponsored)
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Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Gail Shepherd
In her debut middle grade novel, ‘The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins,’ Gail Shepherd brings together her passion for history and journalism.
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Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Sophie Gilmore
Author-illustrator Sophie Gilmore shares her lifelong love of wildlife, and her path to writing her first picture book, ‘Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast.’
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