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Aimee Lucido on Facing Down the Blank Page
Author Aimee Lucido reflects on the puzzling and painstaking process of writing her latest book, 'Words Apart,' a middle grade novel featuring comics-style panels by Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt.
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In Conversation: Marieke Nijkamp and Martha Mihalick
We asked author Marieke Nijkamp and her editor at Greenwillow, Martha Mihalick, to discuss 'City of Secrets,' book two in the Splinter & Ash fantasy trilogy, which follows a pair of misfits defending their kingdom against a conspiracy.
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In Conversation: Abigail Hing Wen and Stephanie Lim
We invited 'Loveboat, Taipei' author Abigail Hing Wen and her publisher, Stephanie Lim of Third State Books, to discuss their collaboration on Wen's middle grade debut, 'The Vale.'
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Q & A with Alexandra Villasante
Six years after the publication of 'The Grief Keeper,' Alexandra Villasante returns with a new YA novel, 'Fireblooms,' exploring the complex issues surrounding technology.
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Obituary: Ken Mochizuki
Japanese American author, actor, and social activist Ken Mochizuki, whose picture book debut, 'Baseball Saved Us,' shone a light on the history of the U.S. government’s Japanese incarceration camps during WWII, died September 20. He was 71.
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Four Questions for Kalynn Bayron
Horror writer Kalynn Bayron, the bestselling author of 'Cinderella Is Dead,' riffs on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in her YA novel 'Make Me a Monster.'
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In Conversation: Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird
We asked author Susan Verde and illustrator Steph Littlebird to discuss their new picture book, 'Body Beautiful,' a celebration of the human body in all its diverse forms.
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Q & A with Kate DiCamillo
Twenty-five years after 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' DiCamillo is marking that milestone with several fall releases. DiCamillo spoke with PW about her good fortune, the impact of the pandemic, and what fairy tales offer readers.
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Q & A with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
PW spoke with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow about the importance of centering Black and Muslim characters in her stories, and the joy she hopes to spark and spread in her readers, students, and mentees.
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Daniel Miyares on the Personal Story Behind ‘How to Say Goodbye in Cuban’
Award-winning author-illustrator Daniel Miyares reflects on the family history that inspired his new graphic novel, ‘How to Say Goodbye in Cuban,’ which follows one boy’s experience during the Cuban Revolution.
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In Conversation: Hailey Alcaraz and Josuee Hernández
Hernández and Alcaraz discussed addressing white passing from a Latine perspective in their new YA novels 'Rosa by Any Other Name' and 'What We Did to Each Other.'
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Four Questions for ND Stevenson
The creator of Nimona, ND Stevenson, makes his prose debut in swashbuckling middle grade duology opener 'Scarlet Morning.'
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Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: Creators on Bringing Their Culture to Their Work
In honor of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked the authors of five books for young readers about highlighting different aspects of their culture and history.
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In Conversation: Tami Charles and Bryan Collier
We asked author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier to discuss their third picture book collaboration, 'Together, United'—wrapping up the trilogy that includes 'All Because You Matter' and 'We Are Here'—and the themes of community and Black joy that run throughout their books.
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Q & A with Brian Lies
Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies's new picture book, 'Cat Nap,' is a romp through art history.
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Four Questions for Hyewon Yum
Author-illustrator Hyewon Yum’s picture book ‘A Spoonful of the Sea’ examines the Korean tradition of miyeok-guk, a seaweed soup that’s served to both nursing mothers the month after they give birth, and to children as birthday soup.
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Of Debutantes and YA Debuts: Alexandra and Annabelle Chang Lead the Literary Lush Life
Sisters Alexandra and Annabelle Chang appear to lead storybook lives. Annabelle, now a sophomore at Stanford, opened her YA-centric bookstore Annabelle’s Book Club LA in 2023, when she was 16.
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Q & A with Nicholas Day
In A World Without Summer, Nicholas Day traces the devastating fallout from the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, which triggered a worldwide climate shock.
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In Conversation: Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, co-creators of the popular Fancy Nancy picture book series, chat about their friendship and collaboration on the forthcoming book 'Besties for Eternity'—their first Fancy Nancy picture book in seven years.
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Q & A with Kelly Starling Lyons
We spoke with Kelly Starling Lyons—author, diversity advocate, and one of the founding members of the Brown Bookshelf—about why she’s passionate about increasing access to diverse titles for all children.
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