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A Year in Space: PW Talks with Scott Kelly
Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly chronicled his high-flying adventures for picture book readers in 'My Journey to the Stars,' now available in Step into Reading editions.
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Co-piloting the Story: PW Talks with Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple
The mother-daughter authors discusses how their new picture book, 'A Kite for Moon,' went through several phases before lift-off.
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Q & A with Leonard S. Marcus
PW caught up with Leonard S. Marcus to speak about his third title this spring, 'Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration,' a survey of the groundbreaking children's book creator's work.
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Bologna 2019: Bart Moeyaert Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Flemish author Bart Moeyaert is the winner of the 2019 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest children’s book prize.
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Q & A with Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third spoke with us about his new picture book graphic novel, 'Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market.'
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A.S. King 'Digs' In
The latest novel from award-winning writer A.S. King, 'Dig,' is about a lot of things: racism, poverty, drug abuse, terminal illness, domestic violence, and the tragic death of a teenager.
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Rights Report: Week of March 25, 2019
New deals for Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, Susana Morris, and more.
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Q & A with Margaret Peterson Haddix
Middle grade author Margaret Peterson Haddix spoke with PW about the seed of an idea planted more than 30 years ago, which inspired the Greystone Secrets series.
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On Tour with Marcus Emerson
Marcus Emerson recently set out on a national book tour to launch his new middle grade adventure 'Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid,' sequel to last year's 'The Super Life of Ben Braver.'
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Q & A with Lucy Strange
Strange spoke with PW about her second historical novel for young readers, 'Our Castle by the Sea,' and weaving history with fantasy.
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Obituary: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Author Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, creator of more than 130 books for children and young adults, and known for her beloved series about boy detective Nate the Great, died on March 12; she was 90.
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Q & A with Andrew Smith
PW spoke with Andrew Smith about his middle grade debut, 'The Size of the Truth,' and the connections between his novels.
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Q & A with Cynthia Lord
Cynthia Lord spoke with PW about drawing from multiple facets of her life, including her lifelong love of animals, in her new middle grade novel, 'Because of the Rabbit.'
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Q & A with Tom Angleberger
PW asked Tom Angleberger about his latest project, 'Didi Dodo, Future Spy: Recipe for Disaster,' which debuts a spinoff series of Inspector Flytrap.
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Four Questions for Kathi Appelt
National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor author Kathi Appelt spoke with PW about the experiences and subsequent research that inspired 'Angel Thieves,' her first novel for teens.
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Photo Diary: Children's Authors Visit Israel with PJ Library
Mark Shulman joined fellow children’s book authors for an eight-day trip to Israel with literacy nonprofit PJ Library; click through to see his selection of photo highlights.
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Q & A with Carlos Hernandez
PW spoke with author Carlos Hernandez about his middle grade sci-fi debut, ‘Sal & Gabi Break the Universe,’ and bringing his Cuban-American heritage to the page.
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On Tour with Jessie Sima
This month, author-illustrator Jessie Sima finished up a 10-city tour in celebration of their new picture book, 'Love, Z,' about a young robot in search of the meaning of love.
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Q & A with Julie Berry
PW spoke with Berry about the daunting task of writing her new YA historical romance, 'Lovely War,' and what she hopes readers will carry away from it.
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On Tour with April Henry
Earlier this month, author April Henry wrapped up a national tour for the launch of her 10th YA novel, 'The Lonely Dead.'