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Four Questions for Lev Grossman
Following his 2020 foray into middle grade fiction, 'The Silver Arrow,' novelist Lev Grossman returns to the realm of children’s literature with his first picture book, 'The God of Sleep,' illustrated by Huynh Kim Liên.
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Obituary: Jewell Stoddard
Bookseller and champion of diverse books Jewell Stoddard, who co-founded one of the first children’s-only independent bookstores in the U.S., died March 10 at her home in Virginia. She was 92.
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Four Questions for Rebecca Traister
Journalist Rebecca Traister is bringing the concepts first raised in her adult nonfiction books such as 'Good and Mad' and 'All the Single Ladies' to a younger audience with her new YA edition, 'Angry Girls Will Get Us Through,' adapted by Ruby Shamir.
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Obituary: Michael Hague
Children’s author-illustrator Michael Hague, who created more than 100 books for young readers and was widely lauded for his vivid reimaginings of classic stories, has died at 77.
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Excerpt: 'Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children’s Books'
Ursula Nordstrom, the trailblazing Harper & Row editor who helped shape some of the most iconic and beloved children’s books of the 20th century, takes the spotlight herself in a new book for young readers: 'Books Good Enough for You' by Nancy Hudgins.
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Four Questions for Billy Porter
Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award–winning performer Billy Porter makes his picture book debut with 'Songbird in the Light,' an uplifting story of a young singer that draws on Porter’s own experiences.
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Women’s History Month 2026: Q & As with Picture Book Authors on Celebrating Progress
In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with the creators of new picture books that highlight the enduring influence and impact of women across several fields, including music, science, sports, and more.
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In Conversation: Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore
Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore address the complexities of masculinity and growing up in their new YA novels 'One Word, Six Letters' and 'King of Nothing,' respectively.
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Four Questions for Sofia Szamosi
Artist, zinester, and graphic novelist Sofia Szamosi returns with her new YA graphic memoir, 'Bad Kid: My Life as a “Troubled Teen.” '
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LBF 2026: A.F. Steadman Looks Ahead
Before her Author of the Day conversation at the London Book Fair, we checked in with the writer of the wildly popular Skandar series and talked about what’s next after The First Unicorn Rider.
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Four Questions for Tsultrim Dolma
Tibetan activist Tsultrim Dolma makes her debut as author with 'Defying China,' a YA memoir about her experiences growing up under the control of the People’s Republic of China, written with Rebecca Wei Hsieh.
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In Conversation: Julie Leung and Angie Kang
Author Julie Leung, recipient of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and Caldecott Honor artist Angie Kang have teamed up for 'Navigating Night,' a picture book inspired by Leung’s childhood.
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Stacey Lee on Finding Her Place on the Page—at America’s 250th
Ahead of the nation’s semiquincentennial, YA author and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books Stacey Lee reflects on how books have always offered her a sense of belonging.
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Ciera Burch on the Wondrousness and Necessity of Libraries and Librarians
Middle grade author Ciera Burch pays tribute to the librarians who offered her a safe space as a young person and the knowledge that she was fully seen.
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Four Questions for Jonah Winter
Jonah Winter spoke with PW about his new nonfiction picture book, 'The Burning of the Books,' the challenge of translating dark moments in history for children, and how he hopes readers will recognize the need to safeguard intellectual freedom.
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Four Questions for Ernesto Cisneros
Longtime teacher and author Ernesto Cisneros spoke with PW about how watching his own parents age inspired his time-traveling middle grade novel, 'Queso, Just in Time.'
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Author Naja Lund Aparico on Portraying Her Native Greenland as It Really Is
Greenlandic Inuk author Naja Lund Aparico breaks down the enduring myths surrounding Greenland and how she aims to offer more authentic representation through her picture book 'Seasons by the Lake.'
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Q & A with Clíodhna O’Sullivan
Irish author Clíodhna O’Sullivan makes her debut with the Irish-mythology-inspired YA dystopian fantasy 'Her Hidden Fire,' launching a trilogy.
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Four Questions for Benjamin Hall
PW spoke with war correspondent Benjamin Hall about his picture book debut, 'Read All About It!,' and why journalism matters more than ever.
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In Conversation: Sandra Nickel and Calvin Nicholls
We asked author Sandra Nickel and paper sculptor Calvin Nicholls to discuss finding the right approach for their picture book biography, 'The True Ugly Duckling: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan.'
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