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Four Questions for Sabina Khan
Sabina Khan's new book, 'Zara Hossain Is Here,' which features a Muslim teenage girl living a cross-cultural life in the United States, was inspired by Khan's family's own experience as immigrants.
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Jason Reynolds Embarks on Second National Ambassador Tour This Spring
Acclaimed author Jason Reynolds will set out on his second two-week virtual tour this spring as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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Four Questions for Jon Klassen
PW spoke with Caldecott Medalist Klassen about his new book, 'The Rock from the Sky,' deadpan humor, and picture books as theater.
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For Julie Berry, A Homecoming and a Bookstore of Her Own
We spoke with 'The Lovely War' author Julie Berry, who has purchased a bookstore in her childhood hometown of Medina, N.Y.
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Obituary: Norma Jean Sawicki
Longtime children's book editor Norma Jean Sawicki died on March 4 at her home in Manhattan; she was 78.
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Q & A with Raphael Simon
After writing nearly a dozen books under the pen name of Pseudonymous Bosch, Raphael Simon has stepped out of the shadows to write his own middle grade adventure, 'The Anti-Book.'
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Obituary: Beverly Cleary
Children’s author Beverly Cleary, whose stories featuring such endearing and enduring characters as Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins elevated her to iconic status, died on March 25 at 104.
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Q & A with Kevin Henkes
We interviewed author-illustrator Kevin Henkes about his latest middle grade book, 'Billy Miller Makes a Wish,' a follow-up to the Newbery Honor-winning 'The Year of Billy Miller.'
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Obituary: Ann K. Beneduce
Children's editor Ann K. Beneduce, who launched the careers of Eric Carle and many other authors and illustrators, died on March 18 at 102.
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Four Questions for Ambreen Tariq
We spoke with Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, about her debut picture book, 'Fatima's Great Outdoors,' and encouraging people of color to explore nature.
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Q & A with Aisha Saeed
PW spoke with Pakistani American author Aisha Saeed about how her early experiences and teaching background have allowed her to tell her own stories, to create diverse characters, and to take down stereotypes.
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In Conversation with Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long
We asked author Lisa Wheeler and illustrator Loren Long to interview each other about the personal connections and artistic influences that served as the foundation for their new picture book, 'Someone Builds the Dream.'
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Four Questions for Raffi
PW spoke with Canadian songwriter Raffi about his new wave of board books, and about the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring, which is dedicated to creating a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of children.
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Obituary: Joan Walsh Anglund
Children's book creator Joan Walsh Anglund, widely known for her instantly recognizable images of sweet-faced, dot-eyed children, died on March 9; she was 95.
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In Conversation: Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
We asked author Andrea Wang and illustrator Jason Chin to interview each other about their collaborative process and personal connections to their new picture book, 'Watercress.'
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Idris Elba Signs Multi-Book Deal with HarperCollins Children's Books
Actor, musician, filmmaker, and activist Idris Elba has landed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins to publish a number of books for young readers.
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Obituary: Marianne Carus
Editor, publisher, education reformer, and founder of 'Cricket' magazine Marianne Carus died on March 3 at her home in Peru, Ill. She was 92.
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Obituary: Norton Juster
Children's author Norton Juster, author of the much-loved 'The Phantom Tollbooth,' died on March 8 following complications from a recent stroke; he was 91.
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Q & A with Rafael López
The unbreakable, lifelong bond between parent and child is at the heart of 'I'll Meet You in Your Dreams,' a new picture book written by Jessica Young and illustrated by Rafael López; we spoke with López about his latest project.
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In Conversation: Sandra Nickel and Laurie Wallmark
In honor of Women's History Month, we asked Nickel and Wallmark to interview each other about why they're drawn to telling the stories of remarkable women, how they find their subjects, and the most interesting facts they've discovered in their research.
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