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En Garde: An Evening with Neil Gaiman and Daniel Handler
The longtime friends discussed their children's-and-adult-literature-spanning careers, the writing life, sword-fighting, and more.
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Q & A with Shannon Hale
On February 24, Bloomsbury will release 'The Forgotten Sisters,' the final installment of Shannon Hale's Princess Academy trilogy, on the 10th anniversary of the publication of the series' launch title, the Newbery Honor-winning 'Princess Academy.'
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John Green's Southern Exposure
Although he lives in Indianapolis, John Green must love the South.
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Q & A with Victoria Aveyard
The 24-year-old's debut novel centers on a 17-year-old who discovers her own superpower and becomes the reluctant poster child for a rebel uprising.
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John Green to Wi10 Booksellers: Life Would 'Suck Without You'
Addressing booksellers at Winter Institute on Monday afternoon, the bestselling author thanked them for jump-starting his career.
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Q & A with Pam Muñoz Ryan
In Pam Muñoz Ryan's latest book, 'Echo,' a magical harmonica brings hope and change to three children growing up in the shadow of World War II.
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the Newly Minted Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
PW speaks with the three big winners of the ALA's Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee placed the call that changed their lives.
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Jandy Nelson on Winning the 2015 Printz Medal: 'Thrilled to the Bone'
We spoke with the author of the new Printz winner, 'I'll Give You the Sun.'
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Kwame Alexander on His 2015 Newbery Win: 'Overwhelmed with Joy'
PW spoke with the author behind this year's Newbery winner, 'The Crossover.'
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2015 Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat: ‘I Never Really Thought That I Had a Chance’
PW spoke with the author-artist behind the 2015 Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, 'The Adventures of Beekle: An Unimaginary Friend.'
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Author Richelle Mead Closes One Door, Opens Another
For bestselling YA author Richelle Mead, 2015 will be a year of both closure and new beginnings.
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10 Random Facts About Lewis Carroll
A roundup of 10 curiouser and curiouser facts on Lewis Carroll, in honor of what would have been his 182nd birthday.
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Illustrator Margaret Bloy Graham Dies at 94
Children’s book illustrator Margaret Bloy Graham died January 22 in Cambridge, Mass. She was 94.
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Dahlov Ipcar: A Maine Treasure
Our interview with children’s author and illustrator Dahlov Ipcar.
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Doubleday Revives Peter Spier Classics
To introduce the works of Peter Spier to a new generation of readers, Doubleday last year began reissuing select titles from the Spier oeuvre, with refreshed art, two new covers by the artist, and a uniform title typeface.
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Q & A with Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall
A time-honored summertime dessert brought seasoned children's book creators Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall together to collaborate on 'A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat.'
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DiCamillo Named Summer Reading Champion
Kate DiCamillo has been named the Collaborative Summer Library Program's National Summer Reading Champion.
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Q & A with Selina Alko and Sean Qualls
Married couple Selina Alko and Sean Qualls's new books, 'The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage,' recounts the story of interracial couple Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving.
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McNally Jackson and Forever Young Adult Are BFFs
McNally Jackson Books in New York City have joined forces with a Forever YA book club based in Manhattan to expand their YA/crossover event offerings.
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Four Questions for...Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang, a two-time nominee for the National Book Award, talks about 'Secret Coders,' his forthcoming graphic novel about the magic of computer programming.



