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In Conversation: Nicholas Day and Chris Raschka
We asked author Nicholas Day and illustrator Chris Raschka to discuss their collaboration on the picture book 'Nothing: John Cage and 4'33" ' and how they captured Cage's unconventional spirit and humor on the page.
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Q & A with Racquel Marie
In her third YA novel, 'This Is Me Trying,' Racquel Marie addresses the weight of teen suicide, immeasurable grief, and the messiness of coping.
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Q & A with Janelle Harper
We spoke with dancer and veteran New York public school educator Janelle Harper about her debut picture book, 'My Block Looks Like,' illustrated by Frank Morrison.
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Messy and Marvelous: PW Talks with Deborah Paredez
In 'American Diva' (Norton, May), Paredez explores the mixed reception given to larger-than-life female performers.
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The Heart of the Seas: PW Talks with Elizabeth O’Connor
In O’Connor’s debut, 'Whale Fall' (June, Pantheon), a small island community off the coast of Wales reacts to a whale’s beaching in 1938.
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Q & A with Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran
Broadway, TV, and film star Phillipa Soo—known for debuting the role of Eliza Hamilton in 'Hamilton: The Musical' in 2015—has a new star turn as a picture book coauthor of 'Piper Chen Sings.'
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Very Dark Scenarios: PW Talks with James Stavridis
In '2054,' retired Admiral James Stavridis, who served as the NATO Supreme Allied Commander in the Obama administration, again teams up with Marine veteran and White House Fellow Elliot Ackerman for a geopolitical thriller set in the not-too-distant future.
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PW Close-Up: Mai Corland's 'Five Broken Blades'
Mai Corland’s Five Broken Blades is a genre-bending epic fantasy set in the vibrant fictional world of Yusan. Integrating romantic, mystery, and thriller elements, Five Broken Blades is told from the perspectives of six different narrators. Corland (a pen name for the writer Meredith Ireland) spoke with PW about worldbuilding, her novel's distinctive setting, and how she developed her multitude of central characters. (Sponsored)
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Beyond the Book: Stuart E. Eizenstat's 'The Art of Diplomacy'
Stuart E. Eizenstat, former policy adviser in the Clinton administration and author of 'The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World' (Rowman & Littlefield, May), spoke with PW about why effective diplomacy is essential in our evolving new world order. (Sponsored)
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Botanical Brainiacs: PW Talks with Zoë Schlanger
In 'The Light Eaters' (Harper, May), Atlantic writer Schlanger delves into the scientific literature on plant intelligence.
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Scary Cute: PW Talks with Jay Stephens
Stephens returns with 'Dwellings' (Oni, Apr.), a horror anthology drawn in the style of 1960s kids comic books.
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In Conversation: Ann Suk Wang and Hanna Cha
We asked author Ann Suk Wang and illustrator Hanna Cha about their collaboration on Wang's debut picture book, 'The House Before Falling into the Sea,' family history, and connections to the Korean War.
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Four Questions for Beck Rourke-Mooney
We spoke with Beck Rourke-Mooney about their YA debut, 'We Are Mayhem,' their interest in challenging the binary, and the intersections of identity and performance.
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Q & A with Vanessa Le
Vietnamese American author Vanessa Le—a medical student at UC Irvine—makes her debut with YA fantasy duology opener 'The Last Bloodcarver.'
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Women’s History Month 2024: Q & As with Picture Book Authors Honoring Influential Women
In honor of Women's History Month, we spoke with four authors about their picture book biographies that highlight the accomplishments of trailblazing women.
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Q & A with Cece Bell
Cece Bell spoke with us about her innovative new alphabet book, 'Animal Albums from A to Z,' featuring 26 record albums for fictitious animal soloists and groups—each one reflecting musical and graphic design tastes from the 1940s to the 1980s.
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PW Close-Up: DinoMAYnia's Steve Brusatte
It’s no secret that dinosaurs are a frequent topic of fascination for young readers—a fascination shared by paleontologist Steve Brusatte. Through a partnership with Nat Geo Kids, Brusatte serves as a consultant and fact-checker for many of their DinoMAYnia library of titles, which include Jurassic Smarts, How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs, and Big Words for Little Paleontologists. Brusatte spoke to PW about his enviable job, the irresistible allure of dinosaurs, and the joys of sharing Earth’s living “Jurassic legacy” with kids today. (Sponsored)
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Just a Bit of Craziness: An Interview with John Ganz
In 'When The Clock Broke' (FSG, June) political essayist Ganz studies the failed right-wing populism on the fringe of the 1992 presidential election.
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Squeeze Play: PW Talks with Cat Sebastian
In 1960 New York City, a curmudgeonly reporter falls for the shortstop he’s been assigned to cover in Sebastian’s 'You Should Be So Lucky.'
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In Conversation: ND Stevenson and Sara Varon
The film adaptations of 'Nimona' by ND Stevenson and 'Robot Dreams' by Sara Varon were both nominated for Academy Awards for Animated Feature this year. Ahead of their big Oscar night, we asked Stevenson and Varon to discuss their book-to-screen journeys.
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