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Q & A with Lauren Roberts
BookTokker and bestselling romantasy author Lauren Roberts's latest YA book 'Powerful' takes place during the events of her debut YA fantasy series launch 'Powerless,' which Simon & Schuster released in 2023 following its initial run as a self-published novel.
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Four Questions for Cleo Wade
In her new picture book, 'May You Love and Be Loved,' poet Cleo Wade combines hope-affirming wishes for life with whimsical pen, ink, and watercolor sketches—her first foray into illustrating.
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In Conversation: Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt
We asked Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt to discuss the inspiration for their middle-grade anthology 'A Little Bit Super,' and their collaboration as co-editors.
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Q & A with Stacey Lee
Following the conclusion of her middle grade fantasy duology, the Winston Chu books, Stacey Lee returns to her historical YA roots with murder mystery novel 'Kill Her Twice,' which takes place in 1932 Chinatown Los Angeles.
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Obituary: Faith Ringgold
Award-winning visual artist, children's book author-illustrator, and teacher Faith Ringgold, widely acclaimed for her works depicting African American heroines and themes, and for her unique "story quilt" medium, died on April 13 at her home in Englewood, N.J.
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Puzzle Pieces: PW Talks with Pan Cooke
Best known for his social justice webcomics, Irish cartoonist Pan Cooke depicts his childhood experience managing persistent anxious thoughts in his middle grade debut, 'Puzzled.'
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Earth Day 2024: Q&As with Children's Authors Centering Environmental Conservation
In celebration of Earth Day, three authors shared the value of protecting nature, spotlighting environmental activists, and inspiring young readers to take action.
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Four Questions for Ann Zhao
We spoke with Ann Zhao, author of the YA debut 'Dear Wendy,' about the beauty of queerplatonic relationships, and the importance of cherishing community.
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Q & A with George Takei
Actor, activist, and author George Takei spoke with PW about 'My Lost Freedom,' a picture book autobiography about his family's detention.
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In Conversation: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
We asked mother-daughter duo P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast to discuss their new duology starter, 'Draw Down the Moon,' and how their collaboration has evolved over the years.
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National Poetry Month 2024: Q&As with Black Poets on Writing for Young Readers
We spoke with four Black poets about their connection to poetry and how they hope their latest books in verse will inspire readers.
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Q & A with Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline, the author of 'Ready Player One,' makes his middle grade debut with 'Bridge to Bat City,' inspired by the real-life colony of Mexican free-tailed bats living in Austin.
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Amra Sabic-El-Rayess on Storytelling and Our Resilience to Hate
Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, author of the new nonfiction book, 'Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War,' reflects on the power of stories to inspire empathy.
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On Tour with Chelsea Clinton
Last month, in honor of Women's History Month, Chelsea Clinton embarked on a three-city tour to Washington, D.C., San Diego, and San Francisco to celebrate her She Persisted picture books and chapter book biography series.
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In Conversation: Andy Griffiths and Jeff Kinney
This week marks the release of the 13th and final book in the Treehouse series written by Australian author Andy Griffiths, and illustrated by Terry Denton; friend and fellow author Jeff Kinney spoke with Griffiths about bidding farewell to the Treehouse.
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Q & A with Polly Horvath
After nearly 20 novels for young readers, a Newbery Honor, and a National Book Award, Polly Horvath found herself writing her first picture book, 'Not a Smiley Guy.'
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Q & A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
In Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's 20th book, 'The Night War,' she returns to the World War II era of her award-winning middle grade novels 'The War That Saved My Life' and 'The War I Finally Won.'
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Felicita Sala on 'Becoming Small' Through Picture Book-Making
Felicita Sala reflects on her new solo picture book, 'If You Run Out of Words,' and honoring the everyday questions and anxieties of young readers by meeting them at their level.
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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.