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Q & A with Gareth Hinds

By Sara Grochowski | 02/21/2019 @ 03:00PM

Gareth Hinds spoke with PW about his choice to adapt Homer's 'The Iliad' for young readers, and the process of abridging and translating a well-known text into a graphic format.
Stepping into Inspiration

By Lisl H. Detlefsen | 02/14/2019 @ 04:00PM

Picture book author Lisl H. Detlefsen shares how she designed a staircase to her attic writing space to look like a stack of her favorite books from childhood.
Obituary: Tomi Ungerer

By Shannon Maughan | 02/12/2019 @ 09:00AM

Internationally renowned French author-illustrator and prolific artist Tomi Ungerer, who created books in French, English, and German, and was known for his playful humor as well as sharp satire, died in west Cork, Ireland on February 8; he was 87.
Four Questions for Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld

By Sally Lodge | 02/05/2019 @ 03:00PM

This month, Putnam will release this second collaboration by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, who spoke with PW about how they got the birthday celebration started.
Anne Ursu: Finding Magic in Middle Grade

By Sue Corbett | 02/01/2019 @ 07:00PM

The author discusses her new novel for young readers, The Lost Girl, which blends fantasy with themes of female empowerment.
Small-Town Supernatural: Spotlight on Christine Lynn Herman

| 02/01/2019 @ 07:00PM

Herman sets her YA debut, 'The Devouring Gray,' in a town where the supernatural is just natural to the local teens. (Sponsored)
Q & A with Lizzy Mason

By Martha Schulman | 01/31/2019 @ 03:00PM

Longtime publicist Lizzy Mason spoke with PW about what it's like to be on the other side of the publishing process for her YA debut, 'The Art of Losing.'
Four Questions for Gary D. Schmidt

By Sally Lodge | 01/29/2019 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with acclaimed children's author Schmidt about his new book, 'Pay Attention, Carter Jones,' about a dapper butler who unexpectedly offers his services to a boy and his family.
Q & A with Lynne Kelly

By Sara Grochowski | 01/24/2019 @ 03:00PM

Lynne Kelly spoke with PW about her new middle grade novel, 'Song for a Whale,' and accurately depicting the deaf experience.
In Conversation: Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

| 01/24/2019 @ 03:00PM

We asked Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan to interview each other about their new book, 'Watch Us Rise,' and the power of female friendship.
Q & A with Henry Lien

By Michael M. Jones | 01/17/2019 @ 03:00PM

PW caught up with Peasprout Chen author Henry Lien to speak with him about his influences for the series.
In Conversation: Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer

| 01/15/2019 @ 03:00PM

PW asked friends and fellow writers Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer to interview each other about their friendship and their collaborative middle grade novel, 'To Night Owl from Dogfish,' which grew out of their lively email correspondence.
A Universal Adventure: Spotlight on Carlos Hernandez

| 01/11/2019 @ 07:00PM

Two amazing middle schoolers mess with the fabric of space and time in this hilarious and poignant middle grade debut from Hernandez. (Sponsored)
Obituary: John Burningham

By Shannon Maughan | 01/10/2019 @ 04:00PM

Award-winning British author-illustrator John Burningham, known for the wit and humor in his storytelling and artwork, died in London on January 4, at age 82.
Q & A with Roshani Chokshi

By Katrina Niidas Holm | 01/10/2019 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Chokshi about her new YA novel, 'The Gilded Wolves,' and the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature.
Q & A with Lincoln Peirce

By Sally Lodge | 01/08/2019 @ 03:00PM

Lincoln Peirce spoke with PW about venturing into the Middle Ages in 'Max & the Midknights,' his ongoing Big Nate comic strip, and what his creative future might hold.
Four Questions for Karen M. McManus

By Shannon Maughan | 01/03/2019 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with author Karen M. McManus about her sophomore YA thriller, 'Two Can Keep a Secret,' followup to her bestselling breakout novel, 'One of Us Is Lying.'
Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Adib Khorram

By Sue Corbett | 12/21/2018 @ 07:00PM

‘Darius the Great Is Not Okay’ is Adib Khorram’s first published novel—and a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, given to debut novelists; but Khorram did not find success with the very first novel he wrote.
Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Molly Brooks

By Brigid Alverson | 12/21/2018 @ 07:00PM

Author-illustrator Molly Brooks found inspiration for her debut graphic novel, ‘Sanity & Tallulah,’ while collaborating on a minicomic with her friend and fellow creator Andrea Tsurumi.
Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Damien Love

By Emma Kantor | 12/21/2018 @ 07:00PM

Scottish author Damien Love’s first foray into middle grade, ‘Monstrous Devices,’ draws from his lifelong love of film and pop culture.

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