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Q & A with Jon Burgerman
PW spoke with author-illustrator Jon Burgerman about how his love of doodling helped launch a picture book career.
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Q & A with Chris Crutcher
PW spoke with Chris Crutcher about the genesis of his latest novel, 'Losers Bracket,' and the influence that his therapy work has had on his fiction.
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Q & A with Erin Entrada Kelly
PW seaks with Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly about her forthcoming novel, 'You Go First.'
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Four Questions for Varian Johnson
PW spoke with Johnson about the power of perception, and the personal roots of his forthcoming novel, 'The Parker Inheritance.'
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Q & A with Siobhan Vivian
PW spoke with Vivian about the tasty research she did for her new book, 'Stay Sweet.'
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Debut Author Elizabeth Acevedo on 'The Poet X'
PW spoke with slam poet and educator Elizabeth Acevedo about her YA debut, a novel in verse.
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Q & A with An Na
An Na spoke with PW about her new novel, 'The Place Between Breaths,' which captures the disjointed inner workings of a schizophrenic teen’s mind.
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Q & A with Jillian Tamaki
PW spoke with graphic novelist Jillian Tamaki about her picture book debut, 'They Say Blue.'
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Q & A with Veera Hiranandani
PW spoke with Hiranandani about delving into her family history in her forthcoming middle grade novel, 'The Night Diary,' and forging cross-cultural connections through food.
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2018 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
PW spoke with the three big winners of the ALA's 2018 Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee called with the good news.
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Back to Work After an 'Otherworldly' Day: Nina LaCour on Winning the Printz Medal
The author of 'We Are Okay' shares her elation at receiving the 2018 Printz Medal, and excitement about her new YA project.
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A Sleepless Night, A Joyous Morning: Matthew Cordell on Winning the Caldecott
The author-illustrator of 'Wolf in the Snow' discusses his anxiety leading up to Monday's awards announcement, and his joy at receiving the Caldecott Medal.
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Housecleaning and 'Lots of Champagne': Erin Entrada Kelly Toasts Her Newbery Win
We spoke with the author of 'Hello, Universe' about receiving the momentous news of her award.
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Q & A with Jane Yolen
PW spoke with Yolen about writing her 365th book, 'Mapping the Bones,' a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” set during the Holocaust.
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A Match Made in Pittsburgh
We spoke with Newbery Medalist Kadohata and editor Dlouhy, who first met during the MFA program at the University of Pittsburgh, about their longtime friendship and publishing partnership.
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Q & A with Susan Cooper
PW spoke with Cooper about resurrecting the Boggart, and her close relationship with her longtime American editor, the late Margaret McElderry.
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Q & A with Diane Dillon
PW spoke with Diane Dillon about 'I Can Do Anything! Don’t Tell Me I Can’t,' the first book she’s written without her husband and longtime collaborator, the late Leo Dillon.
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Q & A with John August
PW spoke with 'Big Fish' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' screenwriter John August, whose debut middle grade novel will be released on February 6.
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Magic, Myth, and Girl Power: Spotlight on Roshani Chokshi
Chokshi's new middle grade novel based on Hindu mythology launches the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. (Sponsored)
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Mac Barnett: The Prankster Is In
We spoke with the prolific, humor-loving author about his path to writing books for young readers, as well as his penchant for practical jokes.