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New Adult: The Category in Between That Everyone Forgot
Chelsea M. Cameron, the author of sapphic contemporary adult novels and two new adult romances, reflects on missed opportunities in the category—and the outsized role adult readers play in shaping YA tastes and trends.
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In Conversation: Tanisia Moore and Robert Paul Jr.
We asked debut author Tanisia Moore and illustrator Robert Paul Jr. to discuss the genesis of their forthcoming picture book collaboration, 'I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams,' and connecting with Black history on a personal level.
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Four Questions for Dashka Slater
In her latest book, 'Accountable,' YA author and restorative justice advocate Dashka Slater poses difficult and essential questions about discrimination, reconciliation, and accountability.
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Heroics and Heartbreak: YA Authors Discuss Their New Romantasy Books
Readers who enjoy their fantastical tales woven with swoonworthy romance have a number of titles to look forward to in the coming season. We spoke with six authors writing in the romantasy genre about blending the two categories in their latest books.
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Q & A with Jennifer Baker
We spoke with publishing industry veteran Jennifer Baker about her debut YA novel, 'Forgive Me Not,' and the necessary distinction between accountability and punishment in the juvenile justice system.
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Q & A with Alechia Dow
We spoke with author Alechia Dow about her background as a librarian, teacher, and pastry chef, and which pastries she'd suggest pairing with her books.
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Q & A with Lane Smith
We spoke with the Caldecott Honor artist about how a character from a previous picture book took hold of his imagination, the story behind his new book’s dedication and look, and other musings on three decades of picture book creation.
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Q & A with Adam Rex
We spoke with author-illustrator Adam Rex about his three 2023 releases, including his new YA novel 'A Little Like Waking,' and the process of creating both textual and visual work.
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In Conversation: Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
We asked authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass to discuss their new middle-grade collaboration, 'The Lost Library,' finding inspiration during the pandemic, and the magic of Little Free Libraries.
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Four Questions for Don P. Hooper
We spoke with poet and filmmaker Don P. Hooper about his debut YA novel, 'True True,' and creating a validating space for Black children facing racism.
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Q & A with James Breakwell
We spoke with James Breakwell, creator of the viral Twitter account @XplodingUnicorn, about bringing his brand of family humor to his debut picture book, 'You Can't Be a Pterodactyl!'
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Q & A with Nicki Pau Preto
This July, YA author Nicki Pau Preto follows up her Crown of Feathers trilogy with 'Bonesmith'—a duology-opening dark fantasy introducing Wren Graven, a bonesmith who is able to psychically sense and move bone.
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Close-Up on: 'Greeking Out'
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Q & A with Carin Berger
We spoke with author-illustrator Carin Berger about her new picture book, 'In the Night Garden,' the satisfaction of making a book from start to finish, and books that rebel.
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It's Not Me, It's You: An Argument for Shorter Middle Grade Books
Former teacher and literacy trainer Melissa Taylor makes the case for the importance of shorter middle grade novels that hold young readers' attention.
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In Conversation: R.L. Stine and Marc Brown
The Goosebumps author and the creator of Arthur discussed their third picture book collaboration, their publishing journeys, and how they engage young readers through humor and horror.
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Richard Scarry Classic Zooms On at 50
Next January, Random House Children's Books will introduce veteran and fledgling Richard Scarry fans to the 50th-anniversary edition of 'Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go.'
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Q & A with R.M. Romero
PW spoke with R.M. Romero about her new YA novel, 'A Warning About Swans,' her dedication to caring for Jewish cemeteries in Poland, and her family's roots in magical realism.
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Q & A with Josephine Cameron
We spoke with Josephine Cameron about how her career as a music teacher and children's author fuel each other, why she's fascinated with famous dogs, and what her hopes are for her readers and students.
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Spring 2023 Flying Starts: Terry J. Benton-Walker
Terry J. Benton-Walker brings young Black heroes to the forefront of his YA debut fantasy, ‘Blood Debts,’ which is flooded with Southern culture and a magical system inspired by Afro and Afro-Latinx rituals and practices.
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