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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.'
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Obituary: Paul B. Janeczko
Paul B. Janeczko, longtime teacher and lauded poet and anthologist best known for his poetry anthologies for children, died February 19 following an illness. He was 73.
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Q & A with Gareth Hinds
Gareth Hinds spoke with PW about his choice to adapt Homer's 'The Iliad' for young readers, and the process of abridging and translating a well-known text into a graphic format.
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Stepping into Inspiration
Picture book author Lisl H. Detlefsen shares how she designed a staircase to her attic writing space to look like a stack of her favorite books from childhood.
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Obituary: Tomi Ungerer
Internationally renowned French author-illustrator and prolific artist Tomi Ungerer, who created books in French, English, and German, and was known for his playful humor as well as sharp satire, died in west Cork, Ireland on February 8; he was 87.
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Four Questions for Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld
This month, Putnam will release this second collaboration by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, who spoke with PW about how they got the birthday celebration started.
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Anne Ursu: Finding Magic in Middle Grade
The author discusses her new novel for young readers, The Lost Girl, which blends fantasy with themes of female empowerment.
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Small-Town Supernatural: Spotlight on Christine Lynn Herman
Herman sets her YA debut, 'The Devouring Gray,' in a town where the supernatural is just natural to the local teens. (Sponsored)
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Q & A with Lizzy Mason
Longtime publicist Lizzy Mason spoke with PW about what it's like to be on the other side of the publishing process for her YA debut, 'The Art of Losing.'
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Four Questions for Gary D. Schmidt
We spoke with acclaimed children's author Schmidt about his new book, 'Pay Attention, Carter Jones,' about a dapper butler who unexpectedly offers his services to a boy and his family.
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Q & A with Lynne Kelly
Lynne Kelly spoke with PW about her new middle grade novel, 'Song for a Whale,' and accurately depicting the deaf experience.
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In Conversation: Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
We asked Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan to interview each other about their new book, 'Watch Us Rise,' and the power of female friendship.
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Q & A with Henry Lien
PW caught up with Peasprout Chen author Henry Lien to speak with him about his influences for the series.
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In Conversation: Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer
PW asked friends and fellow writers Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer to interview each other about their friendship and their collaborative middle grade novel, 'To Night Owl from Dogfish,' which grew out of their lively email correspondence.
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A Universal Adventure: Spotlight on Carlos Hernandez
Two amazing middle schoolers mess with the fabric of space and time in this hilarious and poignant middle grade debut from Hernandez. (Sponsored)
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Obituary: John Burningham
Award-winning British author-illustrator John Burningham, known for the wit and humor in his storytelling and artwork, died in London on January 4, at age 82.
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Q & A with Roshani Chokshi
We spoke with Chokshi about her new YA novel, 'The Gilded Wolves,' and the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature.
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Q & A with Lincoln Peirce
Lincoln Peirce spoke with PW about venturing into the Middle Ages in 'Max & the Midknights,' his ongoing Big Nate comic strip, and what his creative future might hold.
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Four Questions for Karen M. McManus
PW spoke with author Karen M. McManus about her sophomore YA thriller, 'Two Can Keep a Secret,' followup to her bestselling breakout novel, 'One of Us Is Lying.'
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Adib Khorram
‘Darius the Great Is Not Okay’ is Adib Khorram’s first published novel—and a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, given to debut novelists; but Khorram did not find success with the very first novel he wrote.
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