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In Conversation: Natalie Naudus and Jenna Voris
Audiobook narrator turned author Natalie Naudus and YA author Jenna Voris share unexpected common ground: both have books forthcoming about queer girls navigating their relationship with religion.
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Four Questions for Calista Brill
Calista Brill—picture book author and editorial director at First Second Books—makes her graphic novel debut with middle grade comic 'Creaky Acres,' illustrated by Nilah Magruder.
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In Conversation: Roman Muradov and Dasha Tolstikova
Twentieth-century author and educator Gianni Rodari is considered by many to be the father of the modern Italian children’s book; Roman Muradov and Dasha Tolstikova recently spoke with each other about their approaches to illustrating two new English translations of his work.
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In Conversation: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
Sisters and collaborators Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite take philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s popular adage about class conflict to its furthest extent in their latest YA novel, 'The Summer I Ate the Rich.'
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The Wind Still Blows: Alyssa Colman on Researching Her Dust Bowl–Set Middle Grade Novel
Alyssa Colman reflects on her research behind her forthcoming middle grade novel, 'Where Only Storms Grow'—which takes place during Black Sunday, one of the worst storms of the Dust Bowl, 90 years ago on April 14, 1935—and its parallels to our current climate catastrophes.
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Q & A with Anna James
Pages & Co. author Anna James returns with a new middle grade fantasy, 'Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment,' first in a four-book series.
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The Good News Is, We Can Do Something: PW Talks with Sen. Raphael Warnock
The Georgia senator’s new children’s book series based on biblical tales kicks off this month with Leo’s Lunch Box about a generous boy whose inexhaustible lunch box recalls the miracle of loaves and fishes that fed a multitude.
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Obituary: Jean Van Leeuwen
Children’s author Jean Van Leeuwen, known for a broad oeuvre including her beginning-reader stories following the adventures of Oliver Pig, died on March 3 of cancer. She was 87.
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Earth Day 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors
In celebration of Earth Day, we spoke with the creators of three picture books highlighting underappreciated processes of nature and the conservationists fighting to protect the environment.
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Q & A with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Safadi follows up her National Book Award-winning middle grade novel 'Kareem Between' with the new chapter book series Amina Banana, featuring a STEM-minded protagonist who solves everyday problems using the scientific method.
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