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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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Four Questions for ND Stevenson
The creator of Nimona, ND Stevenson, makes his prose debut in swashbuckling middle grade duology opener 'Scarlet Morning.'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Q & A with Brian Lies
Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies's new picture book, 'Cat Nap,' is a romp through art history.
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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.
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