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Q & A with Zion Clark and James Hirsch
We spoke with athlete and disability activist Zion Clark and co-writer James Hirsch about the process of collaborative memoir writing, and what they hope readers take away from Clark’s life story.
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Becoming My Own Hero
Rod Pulido reflects on the experience of learning more about himself through writing his debut YA novel, 'Chasing Pacquia,' the story of a queer Filipino boy growing up in America.
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Q & A with Zeena M. Pliska
PW spoke with teacher, children’s author, and activist Zeena M. Pliska about the importance of listening in her work, and how she is inspiring young people to create social change.
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Earth Day 2023: Q&As with Picture Book Creators on Our Planet and Environmental Innovation
Because Earth Day should be every day, we asked four creators of environmental-themed children's books to discuss how they inspire young people to care about the planet.
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Q & A with Rex Ogle
Rex Ogle spoke with PW about his new graphic memoir, 'Four Eyes,' and adopting different literary formats for the different chapters of his life.
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London Book Fair 2023: Q&A with Mystery Novelist Robin Stevens
Robin Stevens is author of the Murder Most Unladylike series, homages to the golden age of detective fiction starring schoolgirl detectives Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells. Here she discusses her career and latest work.
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In Conversation: Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams
Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams, who are married, discuss their new YA novels, perspectives on their publishing journeys, and sources of inspiration.
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Four Questions for Kayla Cottingham
We spoke with Kayla Cottingham about her new YA horror novel, 'This Delicious Death,' and the social taboo of cannibalism
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Amplification or Suppression? Author Maggie Tokuda-Hall Calls Out Edits Proposed by Scholastic
Concerns about censorship at Scholastic’s Rising Voices Library, a diversity-focused provider of educational materials, arose on Wednesday after writer Maggie Tokuda-Hall was asked to revise an author's note in her book about Japanese American incarceration during World War II. In response, Scholastic CEO Peter Warwick has apologized for the company’s request, saying it was “wrong and not in keeping with Scholastic’s values.”
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Give Me a Sign: Six YA Authors on the Power of Astrology and Tarot
We spoke with the authors and editors of new YA books showcasing the influence of astrology and tarot about their characters' connections to the cosmos.
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Four Questions for Vashti Harrison
We spoke with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison about her new picture book, 'Big,' how adultification specifically impacts Black girls, and the vital importance of children feeling safe taking up space.
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Why the Current String of Book Bans Hurt Teens More Than Any Other Demographic
Debut YA novelist Deborah Crossland reflects on why book bans hinder teens most of all by denying access to stories that reflect their shifting identities and the issues they face.
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Four Questions for Thanhhà Lại
This spring, Thanhhà Lại will publish a sequel to her debut novel in verse, 'Inside Out & Back Again,' dramatizing the next phase of her heroine Hà’s refugee experience.
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Q & A with Becky Albertalli
We spoke with Becky Albertalli about her new YA novel, 'Imogen, Obviously,' and the complexities of denial, biphobia, and being an ally within the LGBTQ+ community.
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A Veteran of the Book-Banning Wars on the Importance of Speaking Out
Free speech advocate Claudia Johnson writes, "The most important thing I can say to inspire others to fight book banning is show up. And speak out. Because the answer to less speech is more."
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Four Questions for Alyson Derrick
Alyson Derrick makes her solo debut with YA novel 'Forget Me Not,' following her first novel, rom-com 'She Gets the Girl,' co-written with her wife, Rachael Lippincott.
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Four Questions for F.T. Lukens
PW spoke with 'Spell Bound' author F.T. Lukens about their inventive worldbuilding, multifaceted characters, and the power of fantasy to make queer teens feel seen.
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Obituary: Julie Anne Peters
Award-winning author Julie Anne Peters, best known for her groundbreaking YA novels featuring complex LGBTQ+ characters navigating relationships and exploring issues of identity, died on March 21 following a long illness; she was 71.
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Terms of Anthropomorphism: PW Talks with Katherine Applegate
This year, Katherine Applegate will add four books to her oeuvre—three new titles and a paperback reprint of her 2017 middle grade novel 'Wishtree.'
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Q & A with Nikki Shannon Smith
We spoke with teacher and author Nikki Shannon Smith Smith about finding her voice, how her teaching and writing influence each other, and what fuels her writing for children of color, and all children.
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