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Obituary: Gail Shepherd
Award-winning journalist, poet, and children's book author Gail Shepherd died of complications from a brain tumor on February 24 in Lake Worth, Fla.; she was 62.
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Q & A with Lisa Brown
We spoke with author-illustrator Lisa Brown about 'The Phantom Twin,' her first graphic novel.
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On Tour with April Henry
Last month, author April Henry set out on a week-long tour for the paperback release of her YA mystery novel 'The Lonely Dead.'
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Q & A with Ally Carter
PW spoke with YA author Ally Carter about her middle grade debut, 'The Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor,' which kicks off a series.
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In Conversation: Cynthia Copeland and Beth Vrabel
We asked Cynthia Copeland and Beth Vrabel to interview each other about their new middle-grade books, which both feature kid reporters, and their backgrounds in journalism.
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Obituary: Betsy Byars
Prolific children’s author Betsy Byars, winner of the Newbery Medal and National Book Award, died on February 26 in Seneca, S.C.; she was 91.
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In Conversation: Ethan Long and Christy Ottaviano
We asked author-illustrator Ethan Long and his editor, Christy Ottaviano—publisher of her eponymous imprint at Henry Holt—about their new collaboration, the Happy County picture book series for preschoolers.
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Q & A with Linda Sue Park
Linda Sue Park spoke with PW about her new historical fiction novel, 'Prairie Lotus,' which takes a fresh look at the American West in the second half of the 19th century.
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Obituary: Myron Levoy
Author Myron Levoy, whose acclaimed YA novel ‘Alan and Naomi’ was a National Book Award finalist, has died at age 89.
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Four Questions for Cassandra Clare
We spoke with Cassandra Clare about her fifth Shadowhunters series, The Last Hours trilogy, which kicks off next month with 'Chain of Gold.'
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In Conversation: Colin Meloy and Shawn Harris
We asked author and member of The Decemberists Colin Meloy and artist and musician Shawn Harris to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Everyone's Awake,' and their shared passion for music.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Spotlight on Chris Ferrie
With a new board book series focused on STEAM, Ferrie aims to instill in young readers a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. (Sponsored)
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Pam Muñoz Ryan: Illuminating a Timeless Struggle
We spoke with Newbery Honor author Pam Muñoz Ryan about how current events inserted themselves into her latest middle grade novel, 'Mañanaland.’
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On Tour with Annie Barrows
Ivy + Bean author Annie Barrows recently embarked on a national tour in celebration of the release of 'The Best of Iggy,' kicking off her new middle-grade series illustrated by Sam Ricks.
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Q & A with Sandhya Menon
We spoke with Sandhya Menon about her new YA novel 'Of Curses and Kisses,' the first in her St. Rosetta's Academy series which puts a spin on fairy tale romance.
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Observation and Conservation: PW Talks with Sy Montgomery and April Pulley Sayre
The authors discuss their latest children’s books, ‘Condor Comeback’ and ‘Being Frog,’ and how they kindle an early love and respect for Earth’s creatures.
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Troubled Water: PW Talks with Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson
In ‘Poisoned Water,’ about the Flint water crisis, Cooper and Aronson convey lessons in social justice and government accountability to young readers.
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Four Questions for Kate Hattemer
We spoke with Kate Hattemer about her third novel, 'The Feminist Agenda of Jemima Kincaid,' the story of a loud and proud feminist teen who grapples with internalized misogyny and racism she never imagined she had.
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On Tour with Nic Stone
Last month, author Nic Stone set out on a seven-city tour in honor of her first middle-grade novel, 'Clean Getaway,' which follows a biracial boy named Scoob and his white grandmother on a road trip across the South.
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On Tour with Ransom Riggs
Last month, author Ransom Riggs set out on a tour in celebration of the release of 'The Conference of the Birds,' fifth in his paranormal YA series Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
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