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Four Questions for Tae Keller
Tae Keller—author of the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel 'When You Trap a Tiger'—makes her picture book debut in 'We Carry the Sun,' illustrated by Rachel Wada.
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Pride Month 2025: Q & As with Children’s and YA Authors Celebrating Queer Culture and History
In celebration of Pride Month, we asked eight creators of children’s books showcasing queer history, culture, and joy to reflect on their works.
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Q & A with Jeanne Walker Harvey
We spoke with author Jeanne Walker Harvey about her new picture book biography, 'The Glass Pyramid: The Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I.M. Pei,' and how she chooses STEAM subjects to explore in her books and school visits.
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In Conversation: Arriel Vinson and Leah Johnson
We asked Arriel Vinson to discuss her YA debut, 'Under the Neon Lights,' with her friend Leah Johnson, a fellow author and Indiana University alumna, and Vinson’s mentor through the Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow program.
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Q & A with Rory Power
In Rory Power’s latest YA psychological thriller 'Kill Creatures,' her first non-speculative novel, a missing teen resurfaces, to the immense surprise of her murderer.
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In Conversation: Melissa Hart and Heather Avis
We invited Hart and Avis to discuss their new books about Down syndrome for young readers, advocacy, and how storytelling creates empathy.
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CI 2025: Wrinkles in Time: PW Talks with Samira Ahmed
In ‘The Singular Life of Aria Patel,’ Ahmed’s sixth YA novel, the titular science-minded protagonist falls through the multiverse on one fateful day and gets a second chance at love and to see her late father. PW spoke with Ahmed about her inspiration, romance tropes, and the stories of revolutionary girls.
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Children’s Institute 2025: Spreading Library Joy: PW Talks with Mychal Threets
The PBS Kids’ “resident librarian” and TikTok sensation is adding a picture book to his resume, I’m So Happy You’re Here! A Celebration of Library Joy, illustrated by Lorraine Nam. We spoke with Threets about his passionate advocacy for literacy and mental health, his publishing journey, and collaborations between libraries and bookstores.
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Children’s Institute 2025: Behold, the Picture Book: PW Talks with Mac Barnett
Barnett, who will be presenting the closing keynote at CI2025, spoke with PW about his love of picture books and how he aims to champion the art form as the newly appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
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Children's Institute 2025: Authors and Illustrators to Meet
See the lineup of children’s and YA creators who are slated to appear at this year’s Children’s Institute.
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Jewish American Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Book Creators
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we spoke with six children’s book creators about highlighting Jewish culture and history in their new works.
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Q & A with Caroline O’Donoghue
Irish author Caroline O’Donoghue's latest YA novel, 'Skipshock,' a time-shifting fantasy, may well be her most ambitious project to date.
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In Conversation: Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van Ness
We asked author Julie Murphy and 'Queer Eye' star and writer Jonathan Van Ness to discuss their new YA novel, 'Let Them Stare,' queer history, and the joys of collaboration.
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Q & A with Alanna Bennett
'XO, Kitty' screenwriter Alanna Bennett draws on her experience as an entertainment journalist in her pop culture–infused debut YA novel, 'The Education of Kia Greer.'
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AAPI Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Authors on Writing About Culture and History
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers.
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Four Questions for Tia Williams
We spoke with Tia Williams about her first YA romance, 'Audre & Bash Are Just Friends,' and writing across genres and age ranges.
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Q & A with Corey R. Tabor
We spoke with Caldecott Honor winner Corey R. Tabor about his new book, 'Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World),' and his love for stories that go off the rails.
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In Conversation: Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown
Author Varian Johnson and illustrator Reggie Brown discuss their new picture book collaboration, 'Little Big Man,' Black joy, and father-son bonds.
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Four Questions for Jennifer Dugan
Known for her long career in sapphic fiction, author Jennifer Dugan returns to YA romance with 'Summer Girls' after some time spent in adult romance and graphic novels.
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'Writing the Ding Dang Poem': Tom Angleberger on Getting Kids Excited About Poetry
Tom Angleberger reflects on his new book, 'Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel,' kicking off a series about a T. rex who fancies himself as something of a T.S. Eliot.
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