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  • Children's Institute 2022: Authors and Illustrators to Meet

    More than five dozen writers and artists will be featured at Children’s Institute 2022.

  • Q & A with Kiersten White

    Bestselling YA author Kiersten White spoke with us about the first installment of her debut middle grade Sinister Summer series, 'Wretched Waterpark.'

  • Everything Goes! Closeup on: Melissa de la Cruz

  • U.S. Book Show: Children’s Authors Discuss New Releases

    On the final day of the U.S. Book Show, May 26, author Jon Scieszka sat down with three children’s authors to discuss their upcoming releases: Chloe Gong, Justin A. Reynolds, and Christina Soontornvat.

  • U.S. Book Show: Keynoter Kwame Alexander on Creating More Empathetic Human Beings

    “If you want to create more empathetic human beings, then I believe we’ve got to put books in the hands of children,” said Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander in his keynote address during the U.S. Book Show on Thursday, May 26.

  • U.S. Book Show: Mo Willems Rides on with Pigeon in Eighth Book

    Author-illustrator Mo Willems sat down with Union Square Kids editorial director Tracey Keevan to discuss his epic 20-year-plus journey in children’s books and the release of his eighth Pigeon book, 'The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!,' on Thursday, May 26, during the U.S. Book Show.

  • Q & A with Derrick Barnes

    In 'The Queen of Kindergarten,' Derrick Barnes returns to the first day of school in this follow-up to his bestselling picture book, 'The King of Kindergarten,' both illustrated by long-time collaborator Vanessa Brantley-Newton.

  • Q & A with Kendall Kulper

    Kendall Kulper spoke with PW about her new YA novel, ' Murder for the Modern Girl,' and writing historical fantasy.

  • Q & A with Lisa Fipps

    PW spoke with author and library marketing director Lisa Fipps about how her multiple roles intersect, and why 'Starfish' is the book she had to write.

  • Q & A with Julio Torres

    In his first picture book, 'I Want to Be a Vase' (Atheneum), 'SNL' writer and comedian Julio Torres's protagonist is a bathroom plunger who declares it is leaving its job to become "a vessel for beauty."

  • Q & A with Ali Stroker

    Ali Stroker, the first actor using a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, presents her second work for young readers, 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a picture book illustrated by Gillian Reid, with a message of chasing dreams.

  • Editor-Author Mallory Kass Makes 'Jeopardy!' Debut

    We spoke with Mallory Kass, senior editor at Scholastic and bestselling YA author writing under the name Kass Morgan, about appearing as a contestant on 'Jeopardy!'

  • Four Questions for Natalia Sylvester

    Natalia Sylvester's new YA novel, 'Breathe and Count Back from Ten,' follows Verónica, a Peruvian American teenager born with hip dysplasia, who dreams of becoming a mermaid at a summer theme park.

  • Q & A with Rose Brock

    We spoke with educator and children's literacy expert Rose Brock about her new middle grade anthology, 'Hope Wins,' a companion to her YA collection for teens, 'Hope Nation.'

  • Why I Got a Filipino Sensitivity Reader for My Filipino American Book

    Tracy Badua reflects on her decision to hire a sensitivity reader for her debut middle grade fantasy, 'Freddie vs. the Family Curse,' to help fill in gaps in her knowledge of her family's Filipino culture.

  • Soapbox: Showing Up and Moving Forward

    Children's author Chris Barton reflects on his recent experience facing objections to the civil rights-related content in his picture book, 'Moving Forward,' while visiting a school in Texas.

  • Four Questions for Rebecca Evans

    We spoke with author Rebecca Evans about adoption, her journey from illustrator to author, and her new solo picture book, 'Alone Like Me.'

  • Q & A with Terri Libenson

    Author-illustrator Terri Libenson discussed the evolution of her bestselling Emmie & Friends series and her latest installment, ‘Remarkably Ruby.’

  • Q & A with Chris Van Dusen

    We spoke with Chris Van Dusen about the real-life inspiration for his new picture book, 'Big Truck Little Island,' and what his story says about the power of community.

  • Q & A with Casey McQuiston

    After two acclaimed adult romances, Casey McQuiston has written a YA contemporary rom-com.

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