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Why YA?
PW spoke with eight authors, both veterans and newcomers, about the joys and challenges of writing for teens.
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Four Questions for Elizabeth Acevedo
Bestselling author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo follows up her acclaimed YA novels with 'Inheritance: A Visual Poem,' a small-format picture book illustrated by Andrea Pippins.
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Four Questions for Lauren Wolk
Lauren Wolk's new novel, 'My Own Lightning,' is a follow-up to her breakout Newbery Honor-winning historical debut 'Wolf Hollow.'
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Q & A with Jonathan Case
We spoke with author-illustrator Jonathan Case about his new middle grade comic, 'Little Monarchs,' which blends butterfly facts and futuristic fiction.
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In Conversation: Gail Jarrow and Carolyn Yoder
We asked author Gail Jarrow and editor Carolyn Yoder to interview each other about their longstanding collaboration and friendship, and their shared passion for bringing "little-known stories" to life through vigorous research.
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Four Questions for Hilde Lysiak
We spoke with former kid reporter Hilde Lysiak about her new memoir, ‘Hilde on the Record,’ and her writing career.
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In Conversation: Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson
Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson chatted about their new YA thriller, ‘The Agathas,’ and paying homage to the Queen of Mystery, Agatha Christie.
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Four Questions for Michael Sampson
Author Michael Sampson spoke about his friendship and collaboration with the late Bill Martin Jr, and his commitment to perpetuating their creative legacy.
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Q & A with Taylor Mali
In honor of National Poetry Month, we spoke with Taylor Mali about his roles as poet, teacher, and debut picture book author, and why he believes in the beauty, truth, and power of poetry.
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Four Questions for Tae Keller
Newbery Medalist Tae Keller's latest novel takes a hard look at bullying, through the eyes of the bully instead of the one being bullied.
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Four Questions for Maria Hinojosa
We spoke with journalist Maria Hinojosa about her immigration journey and the young readers’ version of her memoir, 'Once I Was You,' the cover of which is revealed here.
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Four Questions for Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
Former first daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush spoke with PW about their new picture book, 'The Superpower Sisterhood,' a story celebrating the power of sisterly bonds
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Q & A with Emily X.R. Pan
We spoke with YA author Emily X.R. Pan about her new novel, 'An Arrow to the Moon,' a mashup of 'Romeo and Juliet' and Chinese mythology.
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Q & A with Kit Frick
We spoke with Kit Frick about her new YA thriller, 'Very Bad People,' and the allure of boarding schools.
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Soapbox: Have We Solved the Problem of Boy Books and Girl Books?
Author Shannon Hale discusses the need to overcome our own gender biases when sharing books with young readers.
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Q & A with Yamile Saied Méndez
We spoke with author Yamile Saied Méndez about her new middle grade series, Horse Country, and writing inclusive books for young readers.
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Q & A with Lily Anderson
We spoke with 'Scout's Honor' author Lily Anderson about 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' teen mental health, and how her past experience as a school librarian continues to inform her YA fiction.
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For Colin Kaepernick, Writing Is Another Form of Activism
We spoke with social justice icon and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick about his debut picture book, 'I Color Myself Different,' and writing as an extension of his advocacy.
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Q & A with Emily Calandrelli
We spoke with engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host Emily Calandrelli about her pivot to children's book writing.
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Four Noteworthy YA Series Coming to an End in 2022
The first half of 2022 has brought an end for four notable YA multi-book narratives that were written, at least in part, during the ongoing pandemic.
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