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Q & A with John Parra
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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Stacey Abrams to Publish Children's Debut with HarperCollins
Former Georgia House minority leader, bestselling author, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams is set to publish her first picture book, 'Stacey's Extraordinary Words,' on December 28 with HarperCollins Children's Books imprint Balzer + Bray.
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Q & A with L.M. Elliott
We spoke with author and former journalist L.M. Elliott about her latest historical YA novel, 'Walls,' which covers the 12 months leading to the building of the Berlin Wall.
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Obituary: Floyd Cooper
Award-winning author-illustrator Floyd Cooper, widely lauded for his evocative and luminous paintings depicting the African American experience, died on July 16 at age 65.
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Reimagining a Classic: Spotlight on Joe Sutphin
The bestselling illustrator has published a new version of the landmark children’s book Little Pilgrim’s Progress. (Sponsored)
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Samira Ahmed: Telling the Stories of Revolutionary Girls
Realistic YA novelist Samira Ahmed brings her focus on strong female characters to middle grade fantasy.
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Four Questions for Laura Silverman
We spoke with author Laura Silverman, editor of 'Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise,' a multi-genre YA anthology of short stories that each take place over the course of a single night.
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Obituary: Ann Rinaldi
Author and journalist Ann Rinaldi, best known for her painstakingly researched YA historical fiction featuring female protagonists, died on July 1 in Branchburg, N.J.; she was 86.
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Q & A with Elizabeth Lim
We spoke with Elizabeth Lim about her new YA novel, ‘Six Crimson Cranes,’ a fairy tale retelling set in the world of her Blood of Stars duology.
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Soapbox: A Hijabi Feminist and Other Impossibilities
Nafiza Azad, author of the upcoming YA fantasy novel 'The Wild Ones,' reflects on her experience as a hijabi feminist and the importance of sisterhood in a girl's life.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Michael G. Long
Michael G. Long spoke with PW KidsCast about his new picture book, Three Lines in a Circle: The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol, illustrated by Carlos Vélez, and the evolution of the peace movement.
