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  • Obituary: Ken Mochizuki

    Japanese American author, actor, and social activist Ken Mochizuki, whose picture book debut, 'Baseball Saved Us,' shone a light on the history of the U.S. government’s Japanese incarceration camps during WWII, died September 20. He was 71.

  • Four Questions for Kalynn Bayron

    Horror writer Kalynn Bayron, the bestselling author of 'Cinderella Is Dead,' riffs on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in her YA novel 'Make Me a Monster.'

  • In Conversation: Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird

    We asked author Susan Verde and illustrator Steph Littlebird to discuss their new picture book, 'Body Beautiful,' a celebration of the human body in all its diverse forms.

  • Q & A with Kate DiCamillo

    Twenty-five years after 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' DiCamillo is marking that milestone with several fall releases. DiCamillo spoke with PW about her good fortune, the impact of the pandemic, and what fairy tales offer readers.

  • Q & A with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

    PW spoke with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow about the importance of centering Black and Muslim characters in her stories, and the joy she hopes to spark and spread in her readers, students, and mentees.

  • In Conversation: Hailey Alcaraz and Josuee Hernández

    Hernández and Alcaraz discussed addressing white passing from a Latine perspective in their new YA novels 'Rosa by Any Other Name' and 'What We Did to Each Other.'

  • Four Questions for ND Stevenson

    The creator of Nimona, ND Stevenson, makes his prose debut in swashbuckling middle grade duology opener 'Scarlet Morning.'

  • Daniel Miyares on the Personal Story Behind 'How to Say Goodbye in Cuban'

    Award-winning author-illustrator Daniel Miyares reflects on the family history that inspired his new graphic novel, 'How to Say Goodbye in Cuban,' which follows one boy’s experience during the Cuban Revolution.

  • Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: Creators on Bringing Their Culture to Their Work

    In honor of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked the authors of five books for young readers about highlighting different aspects of their culture and history.

  • In Conversation: Tami Charles and Bryan Collier

    We asked author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier to discuss their third picture book collaboration, 'Together, United'—wrapping up the trilogy that includes 'All Because You Matter' and 'We Are Here'—and the themes of community and Black joy that run throughout their books.

  • Q & A with Brian Lies

    Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies's new picture book, 'Cat Nap,' is a romp through art history.

  • Four Questions for Hyewon Yum

    Author-illustrator Hyewon Yum’s picture book ‘A Spoonful of the Sea’ examines the Korean tradition of miyeok-guk, a seaweed soup that’s served to both nursing mothers the month after they give birth, and to children as birthday soup.

  • Of Debutantes and YA Debuts: Alexandra and Annabelle Chang Lead the Literary Lush Life

    Sisters Alexandra and Annabelle Chang appear to lead storybook lives. Annabelle, now a sophomore at Stanford, opened her YA-centric bookstore Annabelle’s Book Club LA in 2023, when she was 16.

  • Q & A with Nicholas Day

    In A World Without Summer, Nicholas Day traces the devastating fallout from the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, which triggered a worldwide climate shock.

  • In Conversation: Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser

    Author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, co-creators of the popular Fancy Nancy picture book series, chat about their friendship and collaboration on the forthcoming book 'Besties for Eternity'—their first Fancy Nancy picture book in seven years.

  • Q & A with Kelly Starling Lyons

    We spoke with Kelly Starling Lyons—author, diversity advocate, and one of the founding members of the Brown Bookshelf—about why she’s passionate about increasing access to diverse titles for all children.

  • In Conversation: Jodi Meadows and Susan Metallo

    The protagonists of YA author Susan Metallo’s latest YA book 'Reasons to Hate Me' and Jodi Meadows’s middle grade novel 'Confessions from the Group Chat' have found themselves on the outs with their friends, a pivotal turning point in girlhood.

  • Q & A with Khadijah VanBrakle

    Khadijah VanBrakle discussed her new YA novel, ‘My Perfect Family,’ Black American Muslim intersectionality, and how her experience as a mother influences her writing.

  • Four Questions for Angeline Boulley

    Angeline Boulley spoke about her new YA thriller, ‘Sisters in the Wind,’ her legal research on the foster care system, and the importance of family to the Indigenous community.

  • On Tour with Maggie Stiefvater

    Bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater recently set out on a five-city tour to celebrate the launch of the first graphic novel adaptation of her YA series, The Raven Cycle.

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