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  • Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Carlos Hernandez

    Carlos Hernandez, author of ‘Sal & Gabi Break the Universe,’ speaks with us about celebrating Cuban-American culture and science fiction in his middle grade debut.

  • Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Kate Allen

    The summer that 19-year-old Kate Allen lived at home in Beverly, Mass., and worked in a candy store while on break from Bates College, a fisherman caught a great white shark in her town and pulled it into the harbor.

  • Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Tina Athaide

    We speak with Tina Athaide about her debut novel, ‘Orange for the Sunsets,’ which is inspired by her family’s departure from Uganda in the 1970s, during the country’s expulsion of South Asian Indians.

  • Spring 2019 Flying Starts

    We spotlight five notable children’s debuts this season.

  • Literary Organization Pairs Seasoned Editors with Diverse Writers

    Now in its second year of sponsoring a mentorship program for diverse writers, The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary has selected three children’s writers to partner with editors from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to revise and fine-tune their manuscripts.

  • Rights Report: Week of June 24, 2019

    New deals announced for Asha Bromfield, Sophia Glock, Shannon Dittemore, and more.

  • CI7: Alyssa Milano on Instilling Hope in Hearts and Minds

    Actor and activist Milano shares the inspiration behind her new middle grade series, starring a spunky 11-year-old who wants to change the world.

  • CI7: Elizabeth Acevedo on Exploring Identity Through Motherhood and Food

    Following the success of her National Book Award and Printz Award-winning debut novel, ‘The Poet X,’ which was written in verse, Acevedo addresses teen motherhood and identity in her sophomore effort, ‘With the Fire on High.’

  • CI7: Ann Patchett on Learning from Picture Books

    Bestselling adult author Ann Patchett, co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, made her children’s debut this spring with ‘Lambslide,’ a collaboration with Fancy Nancy series illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser.

  • Q & A with Tui T. Sutherland

    Author Tui T. Sutherland discusses 'The Poison Jungle,' book 13 in her Wings of Fire series, with PW and a young fan.

  • BookCon 2019: Language Is Magic, YA Authors Are Superheroes

    Some of the most popular sessions at BookCon featured YA fantasy authors discussing the magic of world-building, beginning with headliner Cassandra Clare.

  • BookCon 2019: A Mutual YA Love Fest with Jenny Han and Eva Chen

    During a BookCon panel on June 2, Jenny Han, author of the YA fan favorite 'To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,' was interviewed by Eva Chen, director of fashion partnerships at Instagram and a recent children’s book author.

  • BookCon 2019: Your Own Worst Enemy: Celebrating Flawed Characters

    On the final day of BookCon, a mix of five established and debut authors from HarperCollins assembled for a panel on the challenges and rewards of crafting flawed characters in young adult literature.

  • BookExpo 2019: YA Buzz Authors on Love and Survival

    Five authors of highly anticipated YA novels came together for a panel discussion at BookExpo on May 31, about their creative inspiration and the themes explored in their new books.

  • Queen and Community: PW talks with Debbie Rigaud

    Rigaud’s rom-com ‘Truly Madly Royally’ pairs a black American teen with a white European prince when they meet at a summer college prep program.

  • Elizabeth Eulberg Navigates New YA Waters

    We speak with the author of the Shelby Holmes middle grade series about her new YA novel, 'Past Perfect Life,' and tackling darker themes.

  • Q & A with Chris Gall

    We spoke with Chris Gall about his first nonfiction book for young readers, 'Go for the Moon,' which weaves an exploration of the 1969 moon landing with memories from the author's own childhood.

  • Building a Movement: PW Talks with Rob Sanders

    Sanders’ newest picture book, ‘Stonewall,’ is timed to the 50th anniversary of the uprising and the launch of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

  • Q & A with Jasmine Warga

    Author Jasmine Warga spoke with us about her foray into middle grade with 'Other Words for Home,' a novel in verse about a young refugee.

  • On Tour with Kwame Alexander

    Last month, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander wrapped up a national bus tour celebrating the launch of his Versify imprint with HMH Books for Young Readers.

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