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Q & A with Christian McKay Heidicker

By Sarah Yung | 09/02/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Christian McKay Heidicker about the sequel to his Newbery Honor-winning 'Scary Stories for Young Foxes,' and the importance of writing horror for children.
Behind the Scenes: Yuyi Morales on the Making of 'Bright Star'

| 09/02/2021 @ 03:00PM

In a style uniquely her own, Yuyi Morales has created for Bookshelf readers a behind-the-scenes look at how her new picture book, 'Bright Star' (also available in Spanish as 'Lucero'), came to be.
Four Questions for Ryan T. Higgins

By Libby Morse | 09/02/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Ryan T. Higgins about his latest picture book, 'Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did),' and what makes Norman different from other characters he's created.
Q & A with Dan Yaccarino

By Libby Morse | 08/26/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about his new picture book 'The Longest Storm,' inspired by his experience isolating at home during the pandemic.
Q & A with Teacher, Rapper, and Author Dwayne Reed

By Patricia J. Murphy | 08/23/2021 @ 09:00AM

We spoke with Dwayne Reed, who calls himself "America's Rapping Teacher," about his comittment to education and his debut middle grade novel 'Simon B. Rhymin.'
Bringing STEM/STEAM to Life

By Shannon Maughan | 08/23/2021 @ 09:00AM

We asked a number of authors and illustrators known for their STEM and STEAM biographies to tell us more about how they work on these books.
Q & A with Tom Gauld

By Antonia Saxon | 08/19/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with comic artist Tom Gauld about his debut picture book, 'The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess,' and the world of fairy tales.
In Conversation: Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan

| 08/12/2021 @ 04:00PM

We asked author Adam Jay Epstein and illustrator Ruth Chan to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Have You Seen Gordon?', a playful and irreverent take on the classic seek-and-find.
Lisa McMann on Her Cross-Country Bookstore Tour

By Lisa McMann | 08/10/2021 @ 03:00PM

Lisa McMann shares photo highlights from her recent driving tour from Michigan to Arizona, in honor of her forthcoming book, 'Clarice the Brave.'
Beautiful Beginnings: Close-up on Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

| 08/09/2021 @ 12:00AM

PW caught up with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney to chat about their new series Bright Brown Baby, the inspiration behind the books, their longtime creative collaboration, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
Q & A with Raquel Vazquez Gilliland

By Martha Schulman | 08/05/2021 @ 03:00PM

Raquel Vazquez Gilliland spoke with us about her second YA novel, 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe,' colorism, and the dangers and roots of purity culture.
Q & A with Jerry Spinelli

By Sally Lodge | 08/03/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli about his latest book for young readers, 'Dead Wednesday,' about a shy boy and a deceased girl whose stories collide during an annual middle-school ritual.
Zen and the Art of Children's Books: Spotlight on Mark Brown

| 08/02/2021 @ 12:00AM

The author’s Zen Pig series shows children the importance of gratitude, presence, and compassion with clear writing and touching artwork. (Sponsored)
Indies Introduce Debut Authors

Compiled by Alex Green | 07/30/2021 @ 07:00PM

At each Children’s Institute, a panel of booksellers presents its 10 favorite fall debuts, and each of the authors gives a reading; here, the editors of this year’s picks discuss why they think their books were chosen.
Q & A with Divya Srinivasan

By Sarah Yung | 07/29/2021 @ 03:00PM

Author-illustrator Divya Srinivasan spoke with PW about her new picture book, 'What I Am,' an uplifting tale with deeply personal origins.
'A Radical Decision': David Wiesner on Wordless Picture Books

By Antonia Saxon | 07/27/2021 @ 04:00PM

"It's a radical decision not to use words," picture book creator David Wiesner told an online audience on July 22.
In Conversation: Kwame Mbalia and Lamar Giles

| 07/27/2021 @ 04:00PM

We asked authors Kwame Mbalia and Lamar Giles to interview each other about their work on Mbalia's new middle grade anthology, 'Black Boy Joy.'
Q & A with Jeff Zentner

By Sara Grochowski | 07/27/2021 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with the author about his mission to combat toxic masculinity through writing, the need for a more nuanced depiction of Appalachian people, and how his own journey to becoming a poet informed his new main character's story.
Q & A with John Parra

By Patricia J. Murphy | 07/23/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with award-winning artist, designer, and children's book illustrator John Parra about how his experiences as a student and an instructor have left an imprint on his art, and how he hopes it inspires his readers to be creative.

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