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Q & A with Ali Stroker
Ali Stroker, the first actor using a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, presents her second work for young readers, 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a picture book illustrated by Gillian Reid, with a message of chasing dreams.
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Editor-Author Mallory Kass Makes 'Jeopardy!' Debut
We spoke with Mallory Kass, senior editor at Scholastic and bestselling YA author writing under the name Kass Morgan, about appearing as a contestant on 'Jeopardy!'
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Why I Got a Filipino Sensitivity Reader for My Filipino American Book
Tracy Badua reflects on her decision to hire a sensitivity reader for her debut middle grade fantasy, 'Freddie vs. the Family Curse,' to help fill in gaps in her knowledge of her family's Filipino culture.
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Q & A with Rose Brock
We spoke with educator and children's literacy expert Rose Brock about her new middle grade anthology, 'Hope Wins,' a companion to her YA collection for teens, 'Hope Nation.'
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Four Questions with Natalia Sylvester
Natalia Sylvester's new YA novel, 'Breathe and Count Back from Ten,' follows Verónica, a Peruvian American teenager born with hip dysplasia, who dreams of becoming a mermaid at a summer theme park.
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Soapbox: Showing Up and Moving Forward
Children's author Chris Barton reflects on his recent experience facing objections to the civil rights-related content in his picture book, 'Moving Forward,' while visiting a school in Texas.
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Q & A with Terri Libenson
Author-illustrator Terri Libenson discussed the evolution of her bestselling Emmie & Friends series and her latest installment, ‘Remarkably Ruby.’
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Four Questions with Rebecca Evans
We spoke with author Rebecca Evans about adoption, her journey from illustrator to author, and her new solo picture book, 'Alone Like Me.'
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Q & A with Casey McQuiston
After two acclaimed adult romances, Casey McQuiston has written a YA contemporary rom-com.
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Q & A with Chris Van Dusen
We spoke with Chris Van Dusen about the real-life inspiration for his new picture book, 'Big Truck Little Island,' and what his story says about the power of community.
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