- 2019 Apr 16
Albertalli and Saeed Team Up
Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed are coauthoring a novel.
Jeff Kinney Behind the Scenes
A candid interview with Jeff Kinney.
- 2019 Mar 27
The Writing Life
Katherine Rundell on writing children's books.
- 2019 Mar 19
Sendak's Process
An article looks at Maurice Sendak's artistic process.
- 2019 Mar 05
Anderson's 'Shout'
An article discusses Laurie Halse Anderson's new memoir, "Shout."
- 2019 Feb 21
Gita Trelease Discusses New Book
Gita Trelease on "Enchantée."
Lizzy Mason Discusses Loss and Addiction
Author Lizzy Mason speaks about her debut novel, "The Art of Losing."
Ungerer's Books to Rerelease
Tomi Ungerer's books for adults are being rereleased.
Angie Thomas Hits the Road
Angie Thomas launches her tour for "On the Come Up" at Symphony Space.
- 2019 Feb 07
Popova Talks Books
Maria Popova talks about the books in her life.
- 2019 Jan 17
Roehrig on 'Death Prefers Blondes'
Caleb Roehrig chats about his new novel.
Book Magic
Roshani Chokshi shares some of her favorite magical objects in books.
Paolini Returns to 'Eragon'
Christopher Paolini talks about writing another Eragon book.
Talking to Teenage Boys
Laurie Halse Anderson reflects on her years spent talking to teenage boys about sexual assault.
- 2019 Jan 03
Children's Book Authors: Secrets
A look at secrets of children's book authors.
Reading Eva Ibbotson
A writer discusses the work of author Eva Ibbotson.
Peter Sís on Political Influences
Peter Sís discusses how current political events have impacted his work.
Remembering Jane Langton
An obituary for author Jane Langton.
- 2018 Dec 18
Zusak on 'Bridge of Clay'
Markus Zusak discusses his writing struggles.
- 2018 Dec 14
Repurposing Coloring Books to Teach Kids
Artist Sable Elyse Smith uses a coloring book about children going to court to critique the violence of social control.
- 2018 Dec 04
Clare Concludes 'Dark Artifices'
An article on Cassandra Clare's completion of The Dark Artifices series.
- 2018 Nov 27
Madeleine L'Engle: She Persisted
An article discusses L'Engle's perseverance.
The Wisdom of Kate DiCamillo
An article on Kate DiCamillo.
- 2018 Nov 13
From Fan Fic to Fame
An article about how Anna Todd's novel "After" began as One Direction fan fiction.
- 2018 Oct 16
Harris's Favorite Books
Neil Patrick Harris shares the books that have influenced him.
Sophie Dahl Writes Children's Book
Roald Dahl's granddaughter is writing a children's book.
Zusak Talks About 'Bridge of Clay'
Markus Zusak speaks about the challenge of following up "The Book Thief."
- 2018 Sep 27
Where Maurice Sendak Made His Magic
Sendak died six years ago, but his spirit lingers in every corner of the rambling retreat where he lived and worked for nearly 40 years.
- 2018 Sep 18
Rainbow Rowell Graphic Novel
Rainbow Rowell has revealed the cover of her graphic novel, "Pumpkinheads."
Fantasy Debut Buzz
Katy Pool's "There Will Come a Darkness" is making waves.
- 2018 Sep 11
Raising Voices
A discussion with Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson.
- 2018 Aug 30
A Writer on Test Scores
Alexandra Penfold looks back at her childhood writing scores.
- 2018 Jul 31
YA Royalty
A look at 21 YA authors.
Another Side of Dr. Seuss
An article takes a look at Dr. Seuss's anti-war book.
Gayle Forman on 'I Have Lost My Way'
Gayle Forman talks about writer's block and her newest book.
Dr. Seuss's Forgotten Anti-War Book
'The Butter Battle Book' spoke powerfully against the hacks behind the military-industrial complex—and for that, it was pilloried by the right.
- 2018 Jul 16
How John Oliver's Bunny Book Got Made
'A Day In The Life of Marlon Bundo' author Jill Twiss tells the story behind the vice-presidential parody.
- 2018 Jul 10
Fairy Tale Wishes
Authors weigh in on the fairy tales and myths they would like to see adapted.
Indigenous Voices
Four Native American authors talk about their work for teens.
- 2018 Jun 05
Rowling to Write Again for Kids
J.K. Rowling is planning to write another book for kids.
- 2018 May 22
Milman Talks About His First Novel
Derek Milman discusses writing and publishing "Scream All Night."
Konigsberg on His Latest Book
Bill Konigsberg discusses "The Music of What Happens."
Lockhart on Her Success
E. Lockhart discusses what has gone into her sustained success as an author.
- 2018 May 08
An Interview with Francesca Lia Block
Beyond Weetzie Bat.
- 2018 Mar 02
Handler Cancels Graduation Speech
Children’s author Daniel Handler has canceled his commencement speech at Wesleyan University amid allegations of sexual harassment.
- 2018 Feb 26
Drawing Black History
Learning from the creators of four children’s books that depict forgotten figures from black history or find new meaning in familiar ones.
- 2018 Feb 12
Judy Blume's Advice for Aspiring Writers
On her 80th birthday, some tips from the Queen of Kid Lit on how to keep on writing.
- 2018 Feb 01
Acevedo on 'Poet X'
Elizabeth Acevedo discusses how she came to write "The Poet X."
- 2018 Jan 11
A Hogwarts Education
Jude Law sat with J.K. Rowling for an afternoon to learn all about Dumbledore.
Diaz on his Picture Book
Junot Diaz discusses writing "Islandborn."
Writing Resolutions
Young adult authors share their 2018 writing resolutions.
Woodson's Wishes for 2018
Jacqueline Woodson discusses her goals as Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
- 2018 Jan 09
J.K. Rowling Pub
A Scottish pub has transformed into "The J.K. Rowling" for a month.
Rundell on Writing, Reading, Childhood
Katherine Rundell talks about her writing.
On Not Shielding Kids
Matt de la Peña writes about how much darkness authors should reveal to children.
- 2018 Jan 04
Sir Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo has been knighted.
Writing in Changing Times
M.T. Anderson writes about writing fiction in an era of rapid change.
- 2017 Dec 19
Robin Benway on Writer's Block
Robin Benway shares how she struggled to finish "Far From the Tree."
Thanks to Tamora Pierce
An essay on Tamora Pierce's "Song of the Lioness" series.
- 2017 Nov 30
Barklem Obituary
An obituary for Jill Barklem.
- 2017 Nov 16
'La Belle Sauvage'
A writer reflects on Philip Pullman and reading "La Belle Sauvage."
Jill Barklem Dies
The creator of the Brambly Hedge books has died.
- 2017 Nov 14
Paterson's Picks
Katherine Paterson's middle grade and YA recommendations.
The Books that Never Were
John Green talks about the books he abandoned before writing "Turtles All the Way Down."
Jeffers on Writing and Raising a Son
Oliver Jeffers discusses how raising his child has influenced his work.
Lessons of Barbara Cooney
A writer reflects on the legacy and lessons of Barbara Cooney.
- 2017 Nov 07
Selznick Visits Panorama
An article about Brian Selznick visiting the NYC panorama featured in "Wonderstruck."
A Busy Time for Jason Reynolds
A story on author Jason Reynolds.
Marissa Meyer's Superheroes
Marissa Meyer discusses "Renegades."
- 2017 Nov 02
My Pal, John Green
A reader reacts to "Turtles All the Way Down."
- 2017 Oct 31
The Amazing Hilde Lysiak
An article about 10-year-old author and reporter Hilde Lysiak.
- 2017 Oct 24
Jason Reynolds on Growing Up
Jason Reynolds discusses his childhood and early influences.
Pullman's Dark Materials
A visit with Philip Pullman.
- 2017 Oct 17
John Green Talks 'Turtles'
John Green speaks about his own experience with OCD.
- 2017 Oct 05
On Fairy Tales
Anna-Marie McLemore talks about the importance of reading and creating fairy tales.
Andrew Clements on Writing
Andrew Clements collects buttons and has a copy of "The Wind in the Willows" on his desk.
Past Lives
Author Adriana Mather on writing about her family's past.
Remembering 'Gay Neck'
On article on Dhan Gopal Mukerji, the first author of color to win the Newbery Medal.
- 2017 Oct 03
Philip Pullman's Books
Philip Pullman shares "the books that made me."
- 2017 Sep 28
'Goodnight Moon' Lessons
Celeste Ng on how "Goodnight Moon" informs her writing.
- 2017 Sep 07
E.B. White's Farm for Sale
E.B. White's farm is for sale for the first time since the author's death.
John Green Excerpt
An excerpt from John Green's new book.
An Ode to Louis Sachar
A writer praises the work of Louis Sachar.
- 2017 Aug 24
In Memory of Dianne Casas
Dianne Casas has died.
- 2017 Aug 10
R.L. Stine Secrets
R.L. Stine shares his darkest secrets.
- 2017 Aug 03
In Praise of Robin McKinley
A writer and reader praises Robin McKinley.
YA Meets True Crime
Martin Wilson discusses how he came to write his newest novel.
Reynolds Named Indies First Rep
Jason Reynolds is named 2017 Indies First Spokesperson.
Rowling is Richest Author
J.K. Rowling is the world's richest author in 2017.
- 2017 Aug 01
Authors Thank Rowling
Authors discuss what J.K. Rowling's writing has meant to them.
J.M. Barrie Play Rediscovered
The Strand Magazine has published "The Reconstruction of the Crime," a newly unearthed play by Barrie.
- 2017 Jul 13
Rowling on Lumos Charity
An interview with J.K. Rowling.
- 2017 Jul 06
J.K. Rowling Surprise Facts
A list of little-known facts about J.K. Rowling.
Pullman's Tribute to Grenfell Victim
Pullman to name character after Grenfell Tower victim.
- 2017 Jun 29
Remembering Michael Bond
A tribute to Michael Bond and Paddington.
- 2017 Jun 15
A Sarah Dessen Upbringing
A fan reflects on coming of age with Sarah Dessen's books.
Clare Q&A
Twenty questions for Cassandra Clare.
Taking the Form to Another Level
An article on Jillian Tamaki and how she's using the graphic novel form in enterprising ways.
- 2017 Jun 08
All About Pooh
Francesca Segal writes about her affection for A.A. Milne.
- 2017 Jun 06
Rowell to Write Runaways
Rainbow Rowell is set to write Marvel's new Runaways series.