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Q & A with Christina Soontornvat
Newbery and Sibert Honoree Soontornvat spoke with us about how her many passions and roles allow her to create books that explore scientific and culturally diverse themes, which she hopes will open hearts and minds.
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Four Questions for Andy Harkness
We spoke with animator and art director Andy Harkness about his second picture book, 'Wolf Boy,' and his influences.
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Obituary: Kathleen Krull
Prolific children’s book author and former editor Kathleen Krull died on January 15 following a brief illness; she was 68.
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Q & A with Todd Strasser
We spoke with YA author Todd Strasser about his latest novel, 'The Good War,' which looks at the rise of white nationalism through the lens of a middle school's first foray into e-sports.
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Four Questions for Andrew Arnold
We spoke with Andrew Arnold, founder and editorial director of HarperAlley, about his debut picture book, 'What's the Matter, Marlo?'
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21 Across: Laurie Keller's Crossword Surprise
Author-illustrator Laurie Keller was having a pretty normal Saturday at home on January 9 when she received some happy and exciting news; one of her book characters was a clue in the 'New York Times' Sunday crossword.
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Q & A with Randi Pink
We spoke with Randi Pink about her latest book, 'Angel of Greenwood,' a YA historical novel set on the eve of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Q & A with Angie Thomas
Four years after publishing 'The Hate U Give,' which has spent 200 weeks on the 'NYT' bestseller list, Angie Thomas returns to her acclaimed fictional universe to explore the origins of Starr's father, Maverick Carter.
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Four Questions for Sharon G. Flake
Nearly 11 years after the publication of her YA novel 'The Skin I'm In,' which garnered her the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Sharon G. Flake revisits her beloved characters in 'The Life I'm In.'
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Q & A with Nikki Grimes
Acclaimed poet and novelist Nikki Grimes spoke with us about her latest work, 'Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance,' and breaking boundaries in representation.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jimmy Dunne
Songwriter-turned-author Jimmy Dunne shares his debut picture book, 'The Shepherd's Story,' a new take on the nativity tale, illustrated by Ivan Kravets.
