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Q & A with Brandon Sanderson
PW caught up with fantasy author Brandon Sanderson about his new YA project, 'Skyward.'
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Q & A with Matt Phelan
Author-illustrator Matt Phelan spoke with PW about his new chapter book, 'Knights vs. Dinosaurs,' and the role of fear in the creative process.
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In Conversation: Sharon M. Draper and Jason Reynolds
PW asked award-winning authors Sharon M. Draper and Jason Reynolds to interview each other about their latest works for young readers, and the similarities between their characters.
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Q & A with Mem Fox
We spoke with Australian author Mem Fox about her new picture book, 'I’m an Immigrant, Too!,' which she says she wrote "out of despair and anger" over her country's treatment of refugees and asylum seekers.
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Four Questions for Edith Pattou
Edith Pattou spoke with PW about what moved her to write her YA fairy tale retellings 'East' and 'West,' and what might lie ahead for her intrepid protagonists.
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Q & A with Alan Gratz
'Grenade' author Alan Gratz spoke with PW about the appeal of stories set during WWII, and his mission to write social thrillers for young readers.
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In Conversation: Jory John and Lane Smith
PW asked author Jory John and illustrator Lane Smith to interview each other about their new collaboration, 'Giraffe Problems,' and their creative influences.
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Obituary: Kate Dopirak
Mary Kathleen "Kate" Dopirak, a rising children’s book author, died on October 10 of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare degenerative brain disorder; she was 43.
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Four Questions for Tomie dePaola
Talking to the legendary Tomie dePaola about his new picture book, 'Quiet,' is anything but that: the author laughs a lot—at the world and at himself—and brims with anecdotes.
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Self-Searcher: PW Talks with Pablo Cartaya
Cartaya explores his roots in ‘Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish.’
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Hanging Out In Space: PW Talks with Molly Brooks
The first full-length graphic novel from author-illustrator Molly Brooks, Sanity & Tallulah, is a fantasy sci-fi adventure starring two best friends living in space.
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HarperCollins Acquires Two Books by Veronica Roth
HarperCollins has announced that it will publish two new books by Veronica Roth, bestselling YA author of the Divergent series and the Carve the Mark duology.
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In Conversation: Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson
We asked award-winning collaborators de la Peña and Robinson to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Carmela Full of Wishes,' and why Carmela’s story feels particularly timely.
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Q & A with Jon Agee
Since his 1981 debut, Jon Agee has published more than 30 picture books; we spoke with the author-illustrator about his newest, 'The Wall in the Middle of the Book,' which plays with the picture book form.
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Four Questions for James Patterson
We spoke with author James Patterson, who adds two middle grade novels to his Jimmy Patterson Books imprint at Little, Brown this fall.
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A Conversation with Markus Zusak
More than a decade after the publication of his last book, the international bestseller 'The Book Thief,' Australian author Markus Zusak returns with a much-anticipated new novel.
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Fiction Frighteningly Reflects Fact in 'Dry'
We spoke with the father-and-son authors about the increasing relevance of their dystopian YA novel, which hits shelves this month.
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Q & A with Kekla Magoon
We spoke with award-winning author Magoon about her new novel, 'The Season of Styx Malone,' which follows two African-American brothers whose lives take a turn when they meet a charismatic older boy.
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Crown Picks Up Nic Stone’s Debut Middle Grade Novels
Nic Stone, YA author of the bestselling novel 'Dear Martin' and the forthcoming title for teens 'Odd One Out,' is venturing into middle grade turf with her next two projects.
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Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs: Double the Authors, Double the Fun
We asked collaborating friends Condie and Reichs about their writing process for 'The Darkdeep,' first in their middle grade fantasy series.
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