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A Pervasive Poison: PW Talks with John Fram
In Fram’s thriller ‘No Road Home’ (Atria, July), a father tries to protect his queer son from his evangelical in-laws.
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What BookTok Is Talking About When It Talks About Romance
Do you know what a Why Choose is? How about a Demon Romance? A Twisted Fairytale? If you're finding romances on TikTok, chances are you do. The category on the platform has exploded, with a bevy of new terms being coined by the avid fans finding their next literary obsession there. To help you with the lingo, here's a trusty guide to some of TikTok's newest romantic genres and subgenres, with great, new books in each category. (Sponsored)
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Q & A with Molly Knox Ostertag
Ostertag spoke with PW about the genesis of her new YA book, and how it went from a vague feeling to a full-fledged graphic novel.
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Something Enduring: PW Talks with Thomas McGuane
McGuane, who turned 84 in December, is still under contract at the 'New Yorker,' where he first published fiction in 1994 after a long run as a Hollywood screenwriter and novelist. His most recent short story, "Thataway," appears in the magazine this week.
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Q & A with Carlos Matias
Debut author Carlos Matias pays homage to a time when pay phones lined city sidewalks and each call cost 25¢ in his picture book 'Emergency Quarters,' illustrated by Gracey Zhang and based on Matias's "Best of the Year" finalist entry to the New York Times's Metropolitan Diary.
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In Conversation: Ashley Woodfolk and Lexi Underwood
We asked author Ashley Woodfolk and actor and activist Lexi Underwood to discuss their new YA novel, 'Louder Than Words,' a story about the transformative power of art as protest.
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Children's Institute 2024: The Poetry of Grief: PW Talks with Renée Watson
Watson spoke with PW about writing in prose, the power of community, and holding space for all Black children’s emotions.
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The Nuclear Option: PW Talks with M.V. Ramana
In 'Nuclear Is Not the Solution' (Verso, July), global affairs scholar M.V. Ramana explains the dangers of atomic energy and why it won’t save the planet.
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Heading Toward Disaster: PW Talks with Taffy Brodesser-Akner
In Brodesser-Akner’s 'Long Island Compromise,' a Jewish-American family contends with traumas new and old.
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PW Close-Up: Anthony Tassi on the History of Literacy Partners
Established in 1973, Literacy Partners is a New York City-based nonprofit focused on strengthening families through literacy. To celebrate a milestone birthday--50 years!--PW spoke to the organization's Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Tassi, about the group's roots in America's social-justice and anti-poverty movements, the different programs it offers, and some of the people whose lives it has impacted. (Sponsored)
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In Conversation: Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh
We asked Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh to discuss their new YA novels and the importance of authentic Asian American representation in children's literature.
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Four Questions for Michael Ruhlman
PW spoke with Michael Ruhlman about his inspiration, experiences, and influences in bringing his culinary expertise to his YA debut, 'If You Can't Take the Heat.'
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Meet the Judges of the BookLife Nonfiction Prize!
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Q & A with Laurie Morrison
PW spoke with Laurie Morrison about how her own tween years and her teaching experience influence her writing, and what her hopes are for her students and readers who are just trying to survive middle school.
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A Resilient Life: PW Talks with Maria Sweeney
Sweeney offers candid glimpses of living with a disability in her graphic memoir 'Brittle Joints' (Street Noise, June).
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Don’t Be Anti-Alarmed: PW Talks with Genevieve Guenther
In 'The Language of Climate Politics' (Oxford Univ., July), Guenther analyzes pro–fossil fuel narratives in mainstream climate news.
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Q & A with Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Faith Schaffer
Female samurai with cell phones and wi-fi turn feudal Japan upside down in Maggie Tokuda-Hall's YA graphic novel 'The Worst Ronin,' illustrated by animator Faith Schaffer, who is making her publishing debut.
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AAPI Heritage Month 2024: Q&As with Six Children's Authors on Embracing Their Culture
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked six authors to discuss their new and forthcoming books for young readers and the importance of highlighting their culture through literature.
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Q & A with Pablo Cartaya
Baseball-playing middle schooler Elena navigates familial pressures and burnout in 'Curveball,' a middle grade graphic novel written by Pablo Cartaya, in his graphic novel debut.
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PW Close-Up: Christen Karniski on Rowman & Littlefield at 75
Since 1949, Rowman & Littlefield has served as a beacon of the indie publishing world. With titles ranging from general interest to academic studies and parenting books, Rowman & Littlefield highlights authoritative, diverse voices from foremost experts in their respective fields. PW spoke with Christen Karniski, executive acquisitions editor for sports and recreation, parenting, and YA nonfiction, about the publisher’s 75th anniversary, its proven track record of success, and the books that matter to readers today. (Sponsored)
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